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Ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs raise concerns about civilian impact and infrastructure damage. International calls for de-escalati...

Ongoing Israeli bombardment in Lebanon with multiple strikes reported, including in Beirut's southern suburbs. Evacuation warnings issued for residents' sa...

Explosions and smoke reported in capital early on Saturday while Hezbollah says clashes continue with Israeli troops in Lebanon border area

Two charter flights are expected to fly out of Beirut on Saturday as list of people seeking to leave grows

French President Emmanuel Macron brought “shame” on himself by calling on countries to stop providing Israel with weapons for use in Gaza, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. Earlier, Macron said that France will host an international conference in October to boost support for Lebanon, which is currently…

Demand is high amid Israeli bombardment but prohibitive cost and visa requirements mean it is not an option for most

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Israel’s military said to have targeted Hezbollah’s new leadership amid humanitarian crisis in Lebanon

France has multiplied its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the growing conflict in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, but the influence it wields in its former protectorate has declined dramatically in recent years. RFI looks at how France lost its clout.