The Latest Breaking News from Beirut

Israeli strikes in Lebanon cause 37 deaths, 151 injuries. Urgent humanitarian aid needed in Beirut. International community urged to de-escalate conflict.

A source close to Hezbollah said Israel had conducted 11 consecutive strikes on the group's south Beirut stronghold late Thursday, in one of the most violent raids since Israel intensified its bombardment campaign last week.

Residents in more than 20 towns told to leave, in sign of potential expansion of air and ground assault against Hezbollah. It comes as US president Joe Biden says Washington ‘discussing’ the possibility of Israel striking Iranian oil sites

Israel's military said Thursday it had hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital, as troops battled militants near the border and warplanes bombarded their strongholds around the country.

Outside one of the Lebanese capital's most exclusive venues, a large sign advises clubbers to dress "smart casual".

Medical centre is target of second attack on central city this week after eight IDF soldiers killed on frontier

Israeli airstrikes hit southern Beirut suburbs, including Haret Hreik. Hezbollah's media office was targeted.

Reports of large blasts in Beirut with smoke and drones, causing concern and confusion among residents. Stay indoors and follow authorities' instructions.

When the Israel Defense Forces assassinated Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an underground bunker in Beirut on September 27, Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu defiantly claimed reponsibility for the killing. “Nasrallah was not a terrorist,” he boasted. “He was the terrorist.”