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Middle East crisis: Iran confirms resumption of air traffic – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Dutton ‘intentionally lying’ about Australia’s stance on Middle East crisis, Marles says

Opposition leader’s claim Labor is ‘at odds with our allies’ an attempt to sow division, deputy prime minister says

The Guardian - AU

Lebanon State Media Says 'Very Violent' Israeli Strikes Hit South Beirut

Official Lebanese media said Israeli strikes hit south Beirut Saturday night into Sunday, some of them "very violent", with AFP correspondents hearing explosions for over two hours in one of the most intense barrages yet.

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Intense And Ongoing Blasts Rock Beirut, Triggering Secondary Explosions

Ongoing intense blasts in Beirut trigger secondary explosions, raising concerns and tensions. Emergency teams monitoring and investigating. Stay informed a...

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Israeli Strikes Hit Southern Beirut, Residents Urged To Evacuate

Israeli strikes in southern Beirut underscore regional tensions and civilian risks. Efforts needed for de-escalation.

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Explosions And Evacuation Warnings In Beirut

Tensions escalate in Beirut as explosions and drones unsettle residents following Israeli military warnings.

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Hezbollah loses contact with senior leader Hashem Safieddine: Sources

Hashem Safieddine was reportedly inside Hezbollah’s underground intelligence headquarters during an Israeli air strike.

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Israel strikes Lebanon, hitting Beirut suburbs and the north

Israel expanded its bombardment in Lebanon, hitting Beirut’s southern suburbs with 12 airstrikes and striking a Palestinian refugee camp deep in northern Lebanon for the first time

The Independent UK

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut's Southern Suburbs Again

Ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Beirut's southern suburbs raise concerns about civilian impact and infrastructure damage. International calls for de-escalati...

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Israeli Bombardment Continues In Lebanon, Residents Urged To Evacuate

Ongoing Israeli bombardment in Lebanon with multiple strikes reported, including in Beirut's southern suburbs. Evacuation warnings issued for residents' sa...

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‘No place to go’: As Israel bombs Lebanon, African migrants feel abandoned

Seeking safety from Israeli strikes, many foreign domestic workers face new hurdles of displacement and discrimination.

Al Jazeera

Israeli air strike on northern Lebanon kills Hamas commander and his family

Israel also launches more attacks on Beirut’s southern suburbs and says it targeted Hezbollah’s intelligence HQ.

Al Jazeera

Hezbollah Battles Troops On Border As Israel Pounds Lebanon

Hezbollah said Saturday its fighters were confronting Israeli troops in Lebanon's southern border region, where the Israeli military said it struck militants from the Iran-backed movement at a mosque.

International Business Times

Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut amid clashes with Hezbollah

The Israeli military had ordered evacuations in parts of south Beirut hours before the attack

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The Guardian - AU

Blasts shake Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israeli military urges evacuations

Explosions and smoke reported in capital early on Saturday while Hezbollah says clashes continue with Israeli troops in Lebanon border area

The Guardian - AU

‘You need to go’: up to 500 Australians prepare for evacuation from Lebanon amid government warnings

Two charter flights are expected to fly out of Beirut on Saturday as list of people seeking to leave grows

France 24

Netanyahu says 'shame' on Macron for urging halt to weapons supply to Israel

French President Emmanuel Macron brought “shame” on himself by calling on countries to stop providing Israel with weapons for use in Gaza, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday. Earlier, Macron said that France will host an international conference in October to boost support for Lebanon, which is currently…

The Guardian - UK

$1,800 a seat: luxury yachts evacuate people from Lebanon as flights dry up

Demand is high amid Israeli bombardment but prohibitive cost and visa requirements mean it is not an option for most

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The Guardian - AU

Night of bombing in south Beirut – as it happened

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The Independent UK

Israel launches fresh strikes on Beirut as Iran’s leader vows Hezbollah and Hamas won’t back down

Israel’s military said to have targeted Hezbollah’s new leadership amid humanitarian crisis in Lebanon

Radio France Internationale

From protector to onlooker: how France lost its influence in Lebanon

France has multiplied its diplomatic efforts to de-escalate the growing conflict in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, but the influence it wields in its former protectorate has declined dramatically in recent years. RFI looks at how France lost its clout.

Al Jazeera

Iranian FM pledges ‘stronger’ retaliation if Israel strikes Iran

In Beirut, Abbas Araghchi says Tehran supports an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, contingent on a simultaneous truce in Gaza.

International Business Times

Israeli Airstrike Killed Hezbollah Communications Chief in Beirut Day Before Iran Minister Arrived For 'Talks'

Abbas Araghchi also warned Israel against retaliating for Iran's missile attack on Tuesday.

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Israel Continues Strikes In Southern Beirut For Over A Week

Beirut faces escalating conflict with blasts and strikes, urging for peace and safety amidst ongoing violence.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Israeli strikes hit Beirut as key route out of Lebanon cut off

Israel has ordered people in 20 more towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately. Plus: the future of the death penalty in Japan

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