The Latest Breaking News from Beirut

How does Hezbollah function – and what arsenal does it have?

A simple guide to the Lebanese armed group which also enjoys significant political power.

Al Jazeera · Oct 1, 2024

Israel has invaded Lebanon six times in the past 50 years – a timeline of events

Israel has launched its sixth incursion into Lebanese territory since 1978. Here’s a timeline of how this seemingly unending conflict has evolved.

The Conversation · Oct 1, 2024

Iran launches waves of missiles at Israel hours after US warning

Two waves of missiles pass over Jerusalem towards coastal cities with some being intercepted en route

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024

Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanon villages as ground raids begin

Residents told to leave homes ‘immediately’ for the country’s north after shelling launched from Israel

The Guardian - UK · Oct 1, 2024

'Disgusting': Foreign Office panned over Lebanon evacuation efforts

A “panicked” son waiting for his mother to catch a flight out of Lebanon said he has been “infuriated” by the UK Government’s response…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 1, 2024

Evacuations From Lebanon: What We Know

Israel launched a ground offensive in Lebanon on Tuesday, escalating a conflict against Hezbollah after a week of air strikes that have killed hundreds.

International Business Times · Oct 1, 2024

Countries evacuate their nationals from Lebanon as Israel launches ground offensive

Israel launched a ground offensive in Lebanon on Tuesday, escalating a conflict against Hezbollah after a week of air strikes that have killed hundreds. Several countries have begun evacuating their nationals from Lebanon or are planning to do so. Here's what we know so far.

France 24 · Oct 1, 2024

How different countries are evacuating nationals from Lebanon as airlines suspend flights

No country has activated a large-scale military evacuation yet

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2024

French navy deploys near Lebanon as Israel launches ground raids on Hezbollah

A French navy ship departed from southeastern France on Monday, heading toward the Lebanese coast as a precautionary measure to potentially evacuate French citizens. This as Israeli ground forces crossed into southern Lebanon on Tuesday to carry out "targeted raids" against Hezbollah positions.

Radio France Internationale · Oct 1, 2024

US defence secretary tells Israeli counterpart Iran attack an ‘outrageous act of aggression’ – as it happened

Israeli prime minister says Iran ‘will pay’ for strikes; Israeli military issues new warning to residents in the southern suburbs of Beirut

The Guardian - AU · Oct 1, 2024