The Latest Breaking News from Beirut

Conflicting reports include house arrest of Esmail Ghaani, who was in Beirut at time of Hassan Nasrallah’s killing

Israeli attack in Beirut leads to casualties, highlighting regional tensions and the call for peace efforts.

Israeli airstrikes in Beirut raise concerns for casualties, prompting condemnation and calls for peace. Humanitarian aid and diplomatic efforts aim to supp...

Explosions in central Beirut prompt investigation by IDF, highlighting regional tensions and impact on civilians.

Turkish citizens and foreign nationals evacuate Beirut on Turkish military ships amid Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah. Aid provided, safety ensured.

The first of over 2,000 evacuees in Beirut are boarding a Turkish military ship sent to provide aid to Lebanon and evacuate Turkish citizens and some foreigners from the country being hit by Israeli airstrikes targeting Hezbollah

As the war continues to widen in Lebanon, it's estimated that 1.2 million people have already been displaced from their homes. The risk of a humanitarian crisis is real as people continue to be forced to flee, notably from the south of the country. Many are now left living on…

Israel has killed more than 100 medical workers in Lebanon over the past year, many medics believe it is on purpose.

As Israel ramped up air strikes against Lebanese armed group Hezbollah two weeks ago, most airlines stopped flying to the country.

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Tensions in the Middle East have escalated with the recent killing of Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Lebanese militant organisation Hezbollah, in an Israeli attack on Beirut on September 27. His death has triggered widespread unrest, including a retaliatory missile strike by Iran on Israel on October 1.