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US Condemns Attack on UN Peacekeepers in Beirut as Hezbollah Supporters Target UNIFIL Convoy

Beirut, Lebanon — The U.S. government issued a strong condemnation of a recent attack on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy in Beirut, which left a senior UN peacekeeper injured. The assault occurred close to the Rafik Hariri International Airport, an area that became a flashpoint of tension following the approval of an Iranian aircraft’s landing on Thursday. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce expressed indignation over the violence, attributing it to alleged …

UN Peacekeepers Targeted in Violent Attack Near Beirut Airport Amid Heightened Tensions Over Blocked Iranian Flight

Beirut, Lebanon – A convoy belonging to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) was attacked near Beirut airport on Tuesday by supporters of a terrorist group, amidst ongoing protests sparked by Lebanon’s interception of an Iranian aircraft allegedly carrying funds for Hezbollah. The incident underlines escalating tensions in a nation already grappling with severe economic and political crises. The demonstrators, rallying against what they perceive as foreign interference, specifically targeted the UNIFIL convoy, …

Escalation in Lebanon: Israeli Strikes Intensify in Beirut Suburbs; Hezbollah Vows Steadfast Resistance Amid Ongoing Conflict

Beirut, Lebanon — The Israeli military intensified its airstrikes in southern Beirut and other regions of Lebanon on Tuesday, targeting residential areas and claiming multiple lives amidst escalating violence. This recent surge in hostilities comes as Israel’s newly appointed Security Minister Israel Katz firmly rejected any ceasefire proposals until the nation’s strategic objectives are achieved. The airstrikes affected the Beirut suburbs, notably targeting the Al-Marwaniyah and surrounding areas including Jbal El-Botm and Zibqin, resulting in …

Deadly Surprise Airstrike on Beirut: Israel Targets Southern Suburbs, Leaving Destruction and Casualties in Wake

Beirut, Lebanon — Without prior notice, Israel’s military launched an attack targeting Beirut’s southern suburbs, leading to significant destruction in one neighborhood where six buildings were demolished, resulting in the death of at least one individual. This sudden military action exacerbates the longstanding tensions in the region, with Beirut’s southern districts frequently cited as strongholds of Hezbollah, a group backed by Iran and labeled as a terrorist organization by Israel and several Western countries. The …

BREAKING: Israel Launches Strikes in Gaza and Beirut, Over 40 Fatalities Reported in Gaza Alone

Jerusalem, Israel — Tensions in the Middle East escalated further as Israeli forces carried out significant strikes in Gaza, resulting in over 40 casualties, alongside renewed strikes targeting areas in Beirut, Lebanon. These actions mark a severe intensification in the ongoing conflict involving Israel, Palestinian territories, and now, Lebanese factions. The violence in Gaza was concentrated around residential and governmental structures, which Israel claims harbor militants and their operational infrastructures. This assertion has been met …

Night of Fire: Over 30 Airstrikes Rock Beirut, Plunging Lebanese Capital into Unprecedented Turmoil

Beirut, Lebanon — Over 30 airstrikes targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs overnight in what has been described as the most intense bombardment since Israel’s military offensive extended into Lebanon on September 23. The airstrikes specifically struck areas known to be strongholds of Hezbollah, leaving the Lebanese capital shrouded in smoke and lit by the glow of fires in the early hours of Sunday. Following a prolonged conflict with Gaza, Israel has redirected its military efforts towards …

Israel Intensifies Strikes on Beirut, Targets Hezbollah Leadership in Overnight Bombing Campaign

Beirut, Lebanon – Israel escalated its military actions in Beirut, launching extensive airstrikes during the night targeting the southern suburbs, a zone densely packed with residents and also including the city’s international airport. This episode marks one of the fiercest onslaughts on the Lebanese capital, intensifying the fraught relations in the region. Sources aligned with Hezbollah have described the intensity of the Israeli strikes, noting that there were 11 successive raids. This operation underscores an …

IDF Strike in Beirut Successfully Targets Key Hezbollah Leaders

Beirut, Lebanon — In a recent high-stakes military operation, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed the targeting and neutralization of several top commanders of Hezbollah during an airstrike in Beirut last Friday. This strategic strike marks a significant escalation in the ongoing tensions between Israel and the Lebanon-based Shia militant group, which has been classified by the United States and other countries as a terrorist organization. The IDF stated that the operation was conducted after …