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One Million Displaced In Lebanon Amid Ongoing Israeli Strikes

Lebanon's caretaker PM reports 1 million displaced due to Israeli strikes, raising concerns for basic needs and humanitarian aid.

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Foreign minister visits Lebanon as second French citizen confirmed dead

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot arrived in Lebanon Sunday night for talks with authorities and to bring humanitarian aid, after earlier calling for an “immediate” end to Israeli air strikes. As he arrived, the foreign ministry announced that a second French person had been killed in Lebanon.

Radio France Internationale

Israel Hits Apartment Block In First Strike On Heart Of Beirut

Israel carried out an air strike on a Beirut apartment block on Monday, a Lebanese security source said, killing four people in its first such raid on the heart of the city since the outbreak of the Gaza war last year.

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Israeli strike on central Beirut marks further escalation

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

Al Jazeera

Lebanon Declares Three Days Of Mourning For Hezbollah Leader

Lebanese PM declares 3-day mourning for Hezbollah leader Nasrallah, blaming Israeli aggression for his death.

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Lebanese PM Mikati To Return Home After Israeli Strikes

Lebanese Prime Minister Mikati returns to Beirut early to address Israeli strikes, emphasizing government's commitment to safeguarding Lebanon's stability ...

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Lebanese PM Urges International Help Against Israeli 'Tyranny'

Lebanese PM Mikati seeks global help to stop Israeli strikes on Beirut, calling for urgent action against 'tyranny'.

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Lebanon's PM Denies Signing US Ceasefire Proposal, Hezbollah Silent

Lebanon's PM Mikati denies signing US ceasefire proposal; Israel's PM Netanyahu orders military to continue operations.

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Watch view of Lebanon’s border with Israel as Hezbollah ceasefire to take effect ‘in coming hours’

Watch a view of the Lebanon and Israel border as a ceasefire is expected to take effect “in the coming hours”.

The Independent UK

Middle East crisis threatens Lebanon’s ‘very existence’, foreign minister tells UN – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Israel ‘spreading terror’, Lebanon’s PM tells UN Security Council

UNSC told that France, US working on 21-day ceasefire proposal as fighting between Israel, Hezbollah intensifies.

Al Jazeera

Middle East crisis: Hezbollah confirms death of senior commander – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Lebanon's UN Representative Addresses Israel's Deadly Attacks

Lebanon's UN representative highlights urgent need for action and dialogue in response to Israel's attacks.

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UN general assembly to open amid fears of all-out war in Middle East

Diplomats trying to prevent escalation in Israel-Hezbollah conflict amid bombing campaign in Lebanon

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Lebanon's PM Urges UN To Stop Israeli 'Aggression'

Lebanon's PM seeks UN intervention against alleged Israeli aggression. UN and US express concerns over escalating tensions in the region.

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Lebanon Requests Emergency UN Meeting After Israeli Strike In Beirut

Lebanon condemns Israeli strike in Beirut as 'akin to genocide' and calls for UN action to protect civilians. Prime Minister Mikati seeks international sup...

Evening Standard

David Lammy urges Britons to leave Lebanon as Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalates after walkie-talkie blasts

Foreign Secretary warns Middle East situation ‘could deteriorate rapidly’ as Israel warns of ‘new phase of war’

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Lebanon pager attacks push Hezbollah and Israel to brink of all-out war

When hundreds of pagers used by Hezbollah operatives in Lebanon exploded almost simultaneously on September 17, it began a series of unprecedented events in the Middle East. Twelve people were killed and over 2,000 wounded.

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Lebanon Blames Israel For Pager Explosions, Calls It 'Criminal Aggression'

Lebanese government accuses Israel of recent pager explosions, sparking tensions and calls for accountability. Israel's silence raises questions.

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Lebanese Ex-Prime Minister Salim Hoss Dies At 94

Salim Hoss, a respected Lebanese statesman and former Prime Minister, passed away at 94. Known for his leadership during Lebanon's civil war and dedication...

Radio France Internationale

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.

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Lebanon's PM Condemns Israeli Attack On Beirut As Criminal Act

Lebanon's caretaker PM condemns Israeli attack on Beirut, Hezbollah vows resistance. International accountability urged for peace and stability.

Al Jazeera

Lebanon’s economic crisis endures, as does the EU’s ‘fear’ of refugees

Analysts question whether EU grants to Lebanon have anything to do with getting its economy out of the hole it is in.

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EU Announces 1 Billion Euro Aid Package For Lebanon

EU unveils 1 billion euro aid package for Lebanon to enhance border control and support vulnerable groups, addressing challenges faced by the nation.

International Business Times

In Lebanon, Top French Diplomat Seeks Israel-Hezbollah De-escalation

France's top diplomat on Sunday urged de-escalation between Israel and the Hezbollah movement during his second visit to Lebanon since cross-border tensions flared alongside the Gaza war.

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