Over 16 Hours After Airstrike, Rescue Efforts Continue in Crowded Beirut Slum
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Over 16 Hours After Airstrike, Rescue Efforts Continue in Crowded Beirut Slum

Associated Press  

An airstrike hit a crowded area near Beirut's main public hospital, causing significant damage and resulting in the death of at least 18 people, including four children. The hospital, which was not directly targeted, sustained damage and was forced to close. Rescue teams are still searching for survivors under the rubble, with five bodies recovered so far.

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Middle East latest: Rescue workers pull 30 bodies from apartments in Lebanon after Israeli strike
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Middle East latest: Rescue workers pull 30 bodies from apartments in Lebanon after Israeli strike

The Independent  

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Israel's military confirms killing of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's expected successor, Hashem Safieddine
2 months ago

Israel's military confirms killing of late Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's expected successor, Hashem Safieddine

ABC  

Israel's military has confirmed the killing of Hashem Safieddine, the man expected to succeed Hezbollah's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah. Mr Blinken, in his 11th trip to the region since the war broke out, was "The Secretary underscored the need to capitalise on Israel's successful action to bring Yahya Sinwar to justice by securing the release of all hostages and ending …

Desperation amid search for survivors of an airstrike on a crowded area near major Beirut hospital
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Desperation amid search for survivors of an airstrike on a crowded area near major Beirut hospital

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Hospital bombed as Israeli air strike cuts off highway...
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Hospital bombed as Israeli air strike cuts off highway...

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump has urged Israel to strike Iran's nuclear programme first and 'worry about the rest later' amid fears Netanyahu will retaliate against Iran for a previous missile attack. Smoke rises from the site of an Israeli airstrike that targeted Beirut's southern suburbs on October 5, 2024 Clouds of smoke billowing into the air following an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, …

A year ago: Death and birth at hospital hit by Beirut blast
3 years, 4 months ago

A year ago: Death and birth at hospital hit by Beirut blast

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — Emmanuelle Khnaisser had been in labor all day, and now it was in the last stages. Five floors below, Jessica Bezdjian was just coming in through the entrance of Beirut’s St. George Hospital. “It was the happiest moment in my life and the ugliest one at the same time,” said Edmond Khnaisser, Emmanuelle’s husband. She thought about her …

Apocalyptic scenes as blasts ravage Beirut
4 years, 4 months ago

Apocalyptic scenes as blasts ravage Beirut

Live Mint  

An entire port engulfed in fire, ships ablaze at sea and crumbling buildings: the site of the massive blast in Beirut's harbour area resembled a post-nuclear landscape. - 'Don't know what to do' - A ship anchored off the port was ablaze from the mushroom of fire, causing panic among the authorities fearing the fuel onboard would trigger another tragedy. …

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