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According to the Lebanese health ministry, an Israeli airstrike claimed the lives of 20 individuals, including three children, in the village of Almat, situated just north of Beirut. Almat, primarily a Shia Muslim community, is nestled within a predominantly Christian area. It lies outside Hezbollah's usual territories, which are centered around southern Beirut and parts of southern and eastern Lebanon. These areas have faced intense bombardment from Israel since the end of September as part of its ongoing military campaign…

Heightened Security Measures Implemented at Beirut Airport In the heart of the Middle East, the atmosphere around Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport has grown tense as authorities ramp up security protocols. This surge in vigilance follows a series of unsettling events, prompting a comprehensive assessment of the airport’s safety measures. As travelers glide through the bustling airport terminal, the air buzzes with both excitement and apprehension. The latest changes are aimed not only at safeguarding passengers…

The Israeli military unleashed an intense barrage on southern Beirut late Thursday, marking one of the fiercest offensives since the campaign escalated last week.An insider connected to Hezbollah revealed to AFP that Israel executed 11 back-to-back strikes on the group's firm grounds in Lebanon's capital.Hashem Safieddine, tipped to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as Hezbollah's chief and the current head of its executive council, was reportedly the target of these attacks, according to reports by the New York Times and Axios,…

Mogadishu (AX) — As Israel's airstrikes rage across Lebanon, countless Somali students find themselves ensnared in Beirut, caught in the turmoil. The bombings, honing in on Hezbollah's lairs, have laid waste to Lebanon's capital, claimed thousands of lives, and shattered vital infrastructure. The plight of Somali students, alongside other foreigners, grows grimmer as flights remain halted and escape routes choked. An enormous Israeli airstrike in eastern Lebanon, close to Syria's border, blasted a 12-foot-wide crater,…

In a troubling turn of events, two Belgian reporters found themselves injured in Lebanon amidst ongoing military exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah. Their employer, VTM, confirmed the incident as violence erupted in Beirut due to airstrikes during the night. The VTM correspondent, Robin Ramaekers, sustained facial injuries, while his colleague, cameraman Stijn De Smet, required medical attention for a gunshot wound to his leg, as outlined in a statement from DPG Media, the broadcast network’s parent company. “Just…

In the dead of night, Israeli forces launched an airstrike on central Beirut, resulting in the tragic loss of at least six lives. This attack comes on the heels of what has been deemed Israel's bloodiest day in the past year of skirmishes with the Iran-supported Hezbollah. According to Israel, the operation was a meticulously planned air assault targeting specific sites within Beirut. Witnesses quoted by Reuters described a thunderous explosion. A security source indicated that the strike hit a structure located in the…

A bustling apartment complex in Beirut became the target of an Israeli airstrike, as reported by eyewitnesses. This incident marks the first assault within the city amidst Israel's intensifying actions against Iran's regional allies. The airstrike struck the upper levels of an apartment building situated in the Kola neighborhood of Lebanon's capital, according to accounts from locals. At the moment, there has been no immediate feedback from the Israeli military regarding the situation. As Israel significantly ramps up its…

Gathering around an image of Hezbollah's leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, mourners attended the funeral of Ali Mohamed Chalbi, a Hezbollah member, in Kfar Melki, Lebanon, on September 19, 2024. Photo by Aziz Taher / REUTERS. The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it had killed Hassan Nasrallah, the top figure of the Iran-backed Hezbollah group, during an airstrike on their main headquarters in Beirut, Lebanon, the day before. Hezbollah confirmed this, saying Nasrallah had "joined his fellow martyrs." The airstrike,…

Israel Intensifies Airstrikes on Southern Beirut In a significant escalation of military operations, Israel has initiated a series of airstrikes targeting southern Beirut, the Lebanese capital, amidst the ongoing tensions in the region. This latest round of bombardments marks a continuation of hostilities that have heightened over recent weeks, with both sides exchanging fire and rhetoric. Reports indicate that the Israeli military has directed its firepower at various locations within the southern neighborhoods of Beirut,…

The Israeli Defense Forces have reported the death of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, allegedly following a targeted attack in Beirut, Lebanon’s capital. "Hassan Nasrallah has been pronounced deceased," announced military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Nadav Shoshani via X platform. Additionally, Captain David Avraham, another military spokesman, confirmed to AFP that the Hezbollah chief was "neutralized" after the airstrikes on Beirut that occurred a day prior. So far, Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has remained silent…