Lebanon
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Hashem Safieddine, Nasrallah’s ‘successor’, likely killed in Beirut by Israel airstrike: Reports
In a new turn of development, Hashem Safieddine, seen as a potential successor to Salin Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in southern Beirut on Friday, according to…
- Middle East
Israeli strikes on Lebanon kill 1,974, injure 9,384: Health minister
Beirut: Lebanese Health Minister Firas Abiad reported that a total of 1,974 people have been killed, including 127 children and 261 women, and 9,384 others wounded in Lebanon since the onset of…
- Middle East
Israeli strikes hit Lebanon capital Beirut overnight
Powerful explosions shook Lebanon’s Beirut overnight, marking some of the most intense Israeli airstrikes on the city to date. The Lebanese Health Ministry has reported that 37 people were killed and 151…
- Middle East
28 healthcare workers killed in Lebanon in 24 hours: WHO
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that 28 healthcare workers have been killed in 24 hours in Lebanon amid escalating hostilities. “Many health workers are not reporting to duty as…
- Middle East
Nasrallah agreed to truce with Israel shortly before assassination: Lebanese min
The Lebanese foreign minister Abdallah Bouhabib on Thursday, October 3, revealed that the slain Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah had agreed to a ceasefire truce with Israel shortly before his assassination by Israeli…
- Opinions
Israel’s long game to exploit Lebanon’s crisis
While analyzing the assassination of Hezbollah Secretary General Hasan Nasarallah and subsequent developments one needs to understand the complex history of Lebanon and how the Israelis had in the past managed to…
- Middle East
Lebanon conflict: UN chief commends peacekeeping troops
United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed “deep appreciation” for India and other countries contributing troops to the peacekeeping operation in Lebanon where they face dangers from a growing conflict between…
- Middle East
Turkey prepares evacuation of citizens from Lebanon
Ankara: Turkey has prepared “alternative plans” for the evacuation of Turkish citizens from Lebanon by sea or air, the Turkish foreign ministry said. “The security situation in Lebanon is likely to deteriorate…
- Middle East
Netherlands to evacuate citizens from Lebanon
The Hague: The Netherlands will help its citizens to leave Lebanon in the next few days, the Dutch Foreign Ministry announced. “The security situation in Lebanon has become even more uncertain,” the…
- Middle East
Lebanon: Israeli extremist group advocates for Jewish settlement amid ongoing invasion
Amidst an ongoing conflict, Israeli extremist group Uri Tzafon has begun advertising properties for sale on their website in southern Lebanon shortly after the Israeli army announced a ground invasion of the…
- Middle East
Watch: Lebanese Army withdraws from southern border amid Israeli ground invasion
In a new turn of development, the Lebanese Armed Forces withdrew from several positions along the southern border after the Israelis ground invasion of the areas. The footage of the scene shows…
- Middle East
Iraqi militant group claims drone, missile attacks on Israeli targets
The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a Shiite militia group, claimed responsibility on Monday, September 30, for a series of drone and missile attacks targeting Israeli sites. In a statement, the group reported…
- Middle East
UAE announces USD 100 million relief package for Lebanon
In a gesture of solidarity, United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed the delivery of an urgent 100 million dollar relief package to the people of Lebanon.…
- World
UK chartered plane to fly out British nationals from Lebanon
London: A UK government-chartered flight will on Wednesday fly out of Lebanon those British nationals who want to leave following escalating violence in the region. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy’s announcement on…
- Middle East
Arab League chief calls on international community to back Lebanon
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit called on the international community on Monday to support Lebanon in the face of the Israeli offensive and its impacts, particularly the attacks on civilian areas. In…