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Two killed in Lebanon rocket attack on Nahariya as Israel and Hezbollah exchange fire. More than a dozen killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon's Akkar region. Arab-Islamic leaders unite in support of a Palestinian state ahead of Trump's presidency. …
At least nine dead in Beirut restaurant gas leak explosion - The …
Apr 30, 2024 · At least nine people died and two were injured due to an explosion caused by a gas leak in a Beirut restaurant on Tuesday, Lebanese authorities said. The explosion happened at the Pizza Secrets restaurant in central Beirut, with the victims dying of suffocation from fumes, the city's fire department said.
Lebanese protesters set fires and break windows at Beirut banks
Feb 16, 2023 · Frustrated Lebanese protesters caused damage at banks in Beirut on Thursday as Lebanon’s commercial banking institutions marked the 10th day of their strike. Protesters broke several windows and doors of at least five banks in the Badaro area of …
Lorry carrying fuel explodes in Lebanon - The National
Feb 11, 2022 · A lorry carrying gas bottles caught fire on the motorway north of Beirut on Friday, sending columns of flames high into the air and blocking traffic on the vital arterial route across Lebanon.
Lebanon's state electricity company runs out of fuel, sparking …
Aug 17, 2024 · Lebanon's state electricity company (EDL) announced on Saturday that it could no longer supply power after its last operational power plant exhausted its fuel reserves. The company said the situation would affect “essential facilities such as the airport, port, water pumps, sewage systems, and prisons.”.
'Nowhere is safe in Beirut,' residents say as Israel strikes heart of ...
Sep 30, 2024 · The territory's ministry of health says the toll is likely to be higher with thousands missing or under rubble. Updated: September 30, 2024, 8:12 AM. UAE President Sheikh Mohamed has pledged $100 million for Lebanon relief.
Netanyahu threatens Lebanon with 'destruction like we see in …
Oct 8, 2024 · UN chief writes to Netanyahu over proposed bills to outlaw the UNRWA. Hezbollah says it supports ceasefire. UN intervention needed to stop Lebanon becoming a new Gaza, says EU’s Borrell. At least 41,965 killed in Gaza and 2,083 in …
Death 'the only certainty' for Gazans, UN official says - The National
Aug 20, 2024 · Death 'the only certainty' for Gazans, UN official says. Four killed in Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon. Blinken says Gaza ceasefire deal needs to be agreed in coming days. Israel says bodies of six hostages recovered from Gaza's Khan Younis.
Beirut airport: Safety fears flagged in global watchdog report | The ...
Aug 17, 2023 · An inspection of Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport has shed light on inadequate safety measures that require urgent action. The report, seen by The National, highlights inadequacies in air navigation services (ANS) that must be …
Beirut airport perseveres amid Israeli bombs and GPS jamming
October 13, 2024. Live updates: Follow the latest on Israel-Gaza. Images showing fireballs and plumes of smoke erupting across Beirut while civilian aircraft fly nearby have become daily fare as Israel pummels areas right next to Lebanon's only airport.