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Embassies in Beirut advance plans to evacuate civilians, report

After prime minister Mikati and parliament speaker Berri receive calls urging restraint, Lebanese army chief says forces deployed in the south in coordination with UNIFIL

Lior Ben Ari | 07.30.24

Beirut flights cancelled, delayed amid fears of Israeli attack

German Lufthansa says it suspended five routes to and from Lebanon's capital by the group's carriers Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowing and Lufthansa in 'an abundance of caution

Reuters | 07.29.24

How will Israel retaliate following Hezbollah's deadly rocket attack?

Analysis: Despite threats from political and military leaders, Israel will not significantly alter its containment policy towards Hezbollah, even after the massacre in Majdal Shams; but no one in the IDF can assure ministers that a response won't escalate into a full-scale war within days

Yoav Zitun | 07.29.24

Israel's favorite seal Yulia spotted near Beirut

The Delphis Association reports that the monk seal, Yulia, was spotted north of Beirut a few weeks ago, and it is believed to be on her way to Turkey; She is unlikely to return to Israel's shores

Ilana Curiel | 07.11.24

ביירות לבנון סיור עיתונאים נמל תעופה רפיק אל חרירי

Lebanon holds tour of airport to prove there is no Hezbollah weapons stockpile, but denies entry to air cargo center

Ambassadors and journalists arrived at Beirut-Rafic Al Hariri International Airport for a tour at the invitation of Lebanese government ministers; however, they were denied access to the air cargo center and the tour was abruptly halted; tour included ambassadors from France, the European Union, Egypt, Iraq, Iran and India

Lior Ben Ari | 06.24.24

Hezbollah stores stockpile of weapons at Beirut airport, British newspaper reveals

Ballistic missiles, Burkan rockets, anti-tank guided missiles, explosives containing toxic powder and so much more; the terror group hides these weapons in Beirut's main civilian airport after they arrive on flights from Iran; the airport is located 4 miles from downtown Beirut and residents fear that an Israeli strike on the stockpile could cause even more destruction than the port explosion in 2020

Ynet | 06.23.24

Weary Lebanese brace for war after new Hezbollah threats

The Lebanese population prepares for war as Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah issues threat against Cyprus for taking sides during war

Reuters | 06.21.24

U.S. Beirut embassy comes under shooting attack

Source says Embassy security man wounded; Lebanon media says gun man, a Syrian national shot by Lebanon army and hospitalized

Lior Ben Ari, Reuters | 06.05.24

Iran claims success, TV shows month old Texas fire as aftermath

Iranians celebrate attack on Israel after missiles, drones launched; celebrations also seen in Beirut's Shiite areas, stronghold of Iran proxy Hezbollah

04.14.24

הלווייתו של מוחמד עלויה בכיר ארגון הטרור חיזבאללה בביירות, לבנון

Hezbollah bolsters presence in Beirut bastion amid alleged Israeli spy ring bust

Arab news outlets report Hezbollah terrorists seen on 'unprecedented scale' in Beirut while inspecting the locals in search of accomplices in alleged espionage case

Lior Ben Ari | 03.21.24

US Senior Advisor for Energy Security Amos Hochstein

U.S. envoy due in Beirut for talks to prevent escalation to war

As Lebanon signals willingness to come to an border agreement and Hezbollah reticent about all-out war with Israel, White House special envoy Amos Hochstein set to touch down in Beirut to advance solution to cross-border violence

Reuters | 01.11.24

סאלח אל-עארורי מספר 2 בחמאס, חסן נסראללה,זיאד נחאלה מזכ"ל הג'יהאד האיסלאמי

Cup of tea with Nasrallah: the final days of Hamas deputy Saleh al-Arouri

In his final weeks, Hamas deputy, dubbed 'architect of Oct. 7 attacks,' met with leaders of prominent terrorist groups, vowing to intensify violence against Israel; aware Israel was pursuing him, he aimed to inflict maximum damage beforehand

Einav Halabi | 01.04.24

Hezbollah warned al-Arouri that Israel was tracking him, report says

Al Akhbar reports offices evacuated following Oct. 7, reoccupied for first time just hours before attack; documents pertaining to Hamas stored in offices 'removed'

Lior Ben-Ari | 01.04.24

When thousands of Jews called Lebanon home

Jews had centuries-long presence that persisted even after the War of Independence in 1948; were dispersed worldwide following the intense civil war in tin the mid-70s; Nowadays, with half of the population supporting Hezbollah, only 30 Jews remain in Lebanon, living in hiding

Yaniv Pohoryles | 01.04.24

Beirut is home to many senior Hamas leaders

Assassination of Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas's number two, reveals the location of Hamas leaders in Lebanon, nestled in the heart of the Dahiyeh quarter, Hezbollah's stronghold aiming to align Gaza with Lebanon, against Israel

Einav Halabi, Lior Ben Ari | 01.03.24

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