The Latest Breaking News from Beirut

Airstrikes hit Beirut city center for the first time, causing chaos and destruction. Conflict escalates in Lebanon.

The strike in the heart of Lebanon’s capital for first time in years signals that Israel sees ‘no red lines’.

Ruthless head of Lebanon’s Hezbollah who led his movement for more than 30 years

Assault on Iran-backed proxies expands with attacks on fuel facilities and power plants in Hodeidah and Ras Issa

National security spokesperson John Kirby reiterates ‘ironclad’ support for Israel but ‘mourns’ civilian deaths

US spokesperson Kirby addresses Israeli strike in Beirut, emphasizing civilian casualties, mourning Nasrallah's death, and advocating for diplomacy.

Hezbollah confirms the death of Nabil Qaouk, a key commander, in an Israeli raid near Beirut. Tensions escalate between Hezbollah and Israel.

The death of Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut on September 27 has left the militant Lebanese organisation leaderless at a critical time. Two days earlier in a speech broadcast around the world, the head of the Israel Defense Forces’ (IDF) northern command, Lt. Gen. Herzi…

Israeli military airstrikes in Beirut raise concerns about escalating violence and civilian impact. International calls for de-escalation and diplomatic ef...