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As war looms over Lebanon, refugees wonder how they will survive

Syrians and Sudanese nationals are trapped between war raging in their own countries and a war looming over Lebanon.

Al Jazeera

French foreign minister says Gaza truce 'necessary' for regional peace

French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne said Thursday from Beirut that a cease-fire in Gaza was "necessary" for peace in the region including Lebanon, as talks resumed in Qatar aiming to end the conflict.

Radio France Internationale

‘We can’t handle a war’: poor and broken, Beirut’s residents dread the arrival of fresh conflict

With nearly half the population in poverty and inflation at 40%, concerns are rising that Lebanon is ill-prepared for any escalation in the Israel-Gaza war

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Sonic booms – the psychological warfare Israel uses to sow fear in Lebanon

Since October 7, Israel has been using thunderous noise, triggering memories of Beirut’s devastating port explosion.

Al Jazeera

Israel steps up attacks in Lebanon, kills Hamas official

Israel carries out deadly air raid in Sidon, deep inside south Lebanon, amid intensifying regional tensions.

Al Jazeera

Lebanese On Edge Amid Fears Of All-out Israel-Hezbollah War

Fears of a major escalation between Israel and Hezbollah have left many Lebanese on edge, exacerbating mental health problems and reviving traumas of past conflicts in the war-weary country.

International Business Times

'Book any plane ticket available,' US citizens seeking to leave Lebanon told amid fears of wider war

British nationals are also being advised to leave Lebanon

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British troops in Lebanon on standby for evacuation ‘on same scale’ as Kabul

Hundreds of servicemen and women are ready in the UK to be deployed to the region at short notice as fears for an all-out war grow

The Independent UK

Israeli jets set off sonic booms over Beirut as Nasrallah warns of response

Israeli jets fly low over Beirut, with sonic booms rattling windows throughout the Lebanese capital.

Al Jazeera

Iran’s response to Israel looms. What are the possible scenarios?

With tension in the Middle East at its highest since October 7, how did we get here and what could happen next?

Al Jazeera

Israeli warplanes cause sonic boom flying low over Beirut amid growing fears of wider Middle East war

Britain has been preparing to evacuate its citizens from Lebanon if needed

Evening Standard

Tension And Normalcy Amidst Rising Conflict In Middle East

Despite rising tensions and threats of war in the region, daily life in Tel Aviv and Beirut carries on with a mix of normalcy and unease.

Top News

Lebanese grapple with fear and tough choices as regional war looms

As the spectre of a major war looms over Lebanon, civilians are bracing for the worst-case scenario.

Al Jazeera

In Israel and Lebanon, life goes on even as the region teeters on the edge of all-out war

In Beirut, shops are open and traffic is as snarled as ever

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France 24

UN calls for 'urgent de-escalation' as tensions mount in Middle East

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk on Monday pleaded for “all parties” to “urgently de-escalate what has become a very precarious situation” amid growing fears of an Iranian attack on Israel. Regional tensions have soared since last week's assassination of Hamas's political leader in Tehran and Israel's killing…

International Business Times

Four Years And No Justice: Lebanon Marks Port Blast Anniversary

Hundreds gathered near Beirut's port on Sunday to mark four years since a catastrophic explosion devastated the capital and to demand accountability, with the spectre of war weighing over commemorations.

The Guardian - UK

Life goes on in Beirut but another war is drawing closer in Lebanon

Assassinations have led to escalating fears of full-scale conflict, though some Lebanese say they are ‘ready for any confrontation with Israel’

Al Jazeera

Lebanon marks four years since Beirut port blast amid regional tensions

No one has been held accountable for the catastrophic explosion that killed more than 220 people.

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The Independent UK

Four years after the Beirut port blast, many decry stalled justice as regional tensions spike

The Beirut port blast anniversary this year coincides with soaring regional tensions

Radio France Internationale

France calls on its citizens in Lebanon to leave amid regional tensions

Following in the footsteps of the US and Britain, France on Sunday called on its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country "as soon as possible" amid fears of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah and a broader regional conflict.

The Guardian - UK

UK prepares to evacuate civilians from Lebanon as Middle East conflict widens

Consular, border and military officials head to region after threats of reprisals against Israel by Hezbollah and Iran

Radio France Internationale

US, UK urge nationals to leave Lebanon, Air France halts flights

Both the US and UK governments on Saturday urged their citizens in Lebanon to leave the country immediately, amid fears of all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah and a broader regional conflict. Flights to Beirut by Air France and low-cost carrier Transavia France will remain suspended until at least Tuesday.

International Business Times

Fears Of Middle East War Grow After Hamas Leader's Killing

Fears of a regional Middle East war grew on Saturday after the assassination of Hamas's political leader, blamed on Israel, triggered vows of vengeance from Iran-backed Middle East groups.

Al Jazeera

How might the ‘axis of resistance’ respond to Israel’s escalation?

Iran and allied groups vow to hit back at Israel, seeking to restore deterrence, say analysts.

International Business Times

Thousands Throng Beirut Show As Hezbollah Vows Revenge

As Hezbollah's leader threatened Israel with crushing retaliation for killing their top commander, thousands in Beirut flocked to a dance extravaganza in a stark illustration of Lebanon's deep divisions.

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