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‘Israeli warning’: Beirut bombing sparks anger, fear in Lebanon
On the streets of Beirut, there is anger over what people believe was an Israeli violation of their sovereignty.
‘Israeli warning’: Beirut bombing sparks anger, fear in Lebanon
On the streets of Beirut, there is anger over what people believe was an Israeli violation of their sovereignty.
Israel-Gaza war live updates: Hezbollah warns of retaliation after killing of senior Hamas leader in Lebanon
Hezbollah head Hasan Nasrallah warned of “a response and punishment” after the assassination of senior Hamas leader Saleh Arouri in a suspected Israeli drone strike in Beirut. U.N. agencies have been …
Israeli defense minister tells Biden envoy “short time” for diplomatic deal with Lebanon
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant told Hochstein on Thursday that Israel prefers a diplomatic solution, but there’s “a short window of time” to find one, according to a statement he released. “We …
Here’s how Lebanon’s Blue Iris Farm became a sanctuary for animals and people
Blue Iris Farm began as a sanctuary for rescued farm animals, but it has also turned into a retreat to help people cope with mental health issues and traumatic life events. Jamie Collins, the owner of …
Middle East crisis live: tension spreads as Hezbollah reports Israeli attack in Lebanon
Lebanese state media said Israeli strikes hit border town of Naqura; US military says it carried attack in Baghdad against Iraqi militia leader. 15:38Patrick Wintour The UK is politically …
Hezbollah chief says group ‘will fight without restraint’ if Israel attacks Lebanon – as it happened
As Israeli tanks and aircraft intensify their attacks on Gaza, the assassination of Hamas leader Saleh Al-Arouri and six others in Beirut’s southern suburb prompted Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah to …
Hezbollah, Israel appear to signal no desire for spread of Gaza war
Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Israeli army made statements suggesting the two avowed enemies wanted to avoid risking the further spread of war beyond the Gaza Strip after a drone strike killed a …
Israel-Gaza war live updates: IDF on high alert after strike in Beirut kills senior Hamas leader
The Lebanon-based Hezbollah militant group said the strike will not go “without a response and punishment.” The IDF said it is “highly prepared for any scenario.”