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UK government charters further flights from Beirut as conflict between Israel and Hezbollah spirals

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Critics say the US rushed to evacuate its citizens in Israel last year. For Lebanon, the response has been much slower.

At least six people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment building in Beirut overnight, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said, as governments around the world scrambled to evacuate their citizens from the country

Israeli airstrike targets Hezbollah-affiliated building in central Beirut, causing significant damage and evacuations.

Israel's military said Thursday it had hit Hezbollah's intelligence headquarters in the Lebanese capital of Beirut, as its troops battled militants near the border and warplanes bombarded their strongholds around the country. The strike came after the Lebanese health minister said that at least 1,974 people had been killed in…

IDF issues evacuation orders for 5 buildings in Beirut's Dahiyeh area due to proximity to Hezbollah facilities.

A strike in Beirut's Bachoura neighborhood highlights ongoing tensions and the need for peace and stability in the region.

A strike in central Beirut results in casualties, highlighting the devastating impact of violence and the need for support and solidarity in the community.

Recent explosions in Beirut prompt authorities to investigate, urging residents to stay vigilant for safety.

First charter flight has left Beirut, says David Lammy, with officials planning ‘sea and air’ rescues if situation worsens