Beirut

2024 - 10 - 3

Boom! Beirut under Fire – A Nahin Bhai, What's Happening?

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Israel attacks Beirut, bombing the heart of Lebanon and causing chaos while Hezbollah fights back! What's next?!

In a shocking escalation of the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Israeli military forces have launched a series of devastating airstrikes on Lebanon's capital, Beirut. The recent attacks have resulted in at least six reported casualties, with the death toll rising to nine as airstrikes targeted the Bachoura neighborhood, a bustling area near important government and U.N. buildings. As loud explosions rocked the city, the situation has become increasingly dire, with both sides suffering significant losses in what has turned into a fierce ground offensive in southern Lebanon.

The chaos was not just confined to the Lebanese officials; several journalists, including those from Belgium, were injured during the bombardments and had to be rushed to hospitals for treatment. This turbulence has caused rampant fear and uncertainty, as many people in Beirut navigate through the debris and panic, not knowing where the next bomb might fall. "It felt like an apocalyptic scene out of a movie," one eyewitness recounted, illustrating how real and devastating the attacks feel for residents.

As the airstrikes continue, Israeli forces have advised residents of over twenty towns in southern Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately as part of a broader military response to the ongoing skirmishes with Hezbollah. The armed group has been continually pushing back against the Israeli incursions; however, their strongholds are now under heavy threat as the Israeli defense strategy intensifies, striking targets with laser precision.

Notably, these assaults mark a rare Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut, a city that has generally remained a sanctuary amid the volatile dynamics between Israel and various militant groups. The nuances of modern warfare highlight astonishing realities: in a city known for its vibrant culture and history, major international news occurs right at the doorstep of everyday life, leading to unforeseen challenges and tragedies every single day.

Interestingly, Beirut has a rich history that surpasses its recent turmoil. Often dubbed the "Paris of the Middle East," the city is a melting pot of cultures, certainly not defined by conflict alone. In addition to its renowned nightlife and culinary scene, it has recently delivered new waves of creative expression, highlighting artists who continue to flourish amidst adversity. As regional tensions ebb and flow, it’s essential not to lose sight of humanity's resilience and the integral role art plays as a catalyst for change in such challenging environments.

Moreover, the situation highlights the complexities of international relations and the media's critical role being thrust into dangerous territories. Reporters are often the first to witness the affects of war and conflict, reminding us that behind every news headline are real human stories that deserve our attention and compassion.

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Israel attacks heart of Beirut as Hezbollah pushes back in southern ... (Aljazeera.com)

Israel's military kills nine in attack on central Beirut as eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern ground offensive.

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Video shows major explosions in Beirut | CNN (CNN)

At least six people have died in a strike on central Beirut, according to the Lebanese health ministry. A CNN team on the ground heard loud explosions just ...

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Belgian journalists injured in Beirut bombing (The Hindu)

Belgian journalists injured in Lebanon amid Israel-Hezbollah conflict, receiving treatment in hospital, circumstances unclear.

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Live updates: Israeli airstrike kills 9 in central Beirut amid southern ... (The Washington Post)

The airstrike in the Bachoura neighborhood was the deadliest so far in the Lebanese capital. The area is close to government and U.N. buildings.

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Rare Israeli strike in central Beirut kills several as troops battle ... (Moneycontrol.com)

Israel has been pounding areas of the country where the militant group has a strong presence since late September, but has rarely struck in the heart of the ...

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Israel-Iran live updates: Beirut strike kills 9 as IDF, Hezbollah clash (NBC News)

Follow NBC News' coverage as Israel and Hezbollah clash in Lebanon, Israel responds to Iran's missile attack and strikes hit Beirut.

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Fresh Israeli strikes hit Beirut, target Hezbollah's media office ... (Firstpost)

In a fresh wave of attacks, multiple airstrikes were heard in Beirut on Thursday, with one of them reportedly hitting the office of Hezbollah's media ...

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Israel calls for evacuations from south Lebanon and strikes Beirut ... (Reuters)

Israel's military urged residents of more than 20 towns in south Lebanon to evacuate their homes immediately on Thursday as it pressed on with incursions ...

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Israel launches airstrike in Beirut; at least six people killed (Economic Times)

Reuters reports that Israel bombed central Beirut in the early hours of 3rd Oct, killing at least six people, after its forces suffered their deadliest day ...

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Lebanon state media says new Israeli strikes hit south Beirut (Times of India)

Middle East News: In Beirut, three Israeli air strikes targeted Hezbollah's stronghold in southern Beirut, hitting a building evacuated earlier.

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Israeli strikes kill nine in central Beirut as blasts heard across ... (The Guardian)

Medical centre is target of second attack on central city this week after eight IDF soldiers killed on frontier.

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Israeli attack on a high-rise building in central Beirut kills nine people (Aljazeera.com)

A total of 17 overnight air raids had hit Beirut by dawn on Thursday as the Israeli military kept up its bombardment.

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Israeli strike in Beirut kills 9 as battle with Hezbollah continues (Business Standard)

An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in the Lebanese capital has killed nine people, according to Lebanon's health ministry. Israel has been pounding areas ...

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Israel's overnight Beirut strikes leave Lebanese sleepless (NBC News)

Israeli strikes on Beirut are leaving residents of Lebanon's capital unable to sleep and fearing what's next in the conflict with Hezbollah and Iran.

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Israel launches Beirut strikes, orders more evacuations in southern ... (Aljazeera.com)

Medics among those killed in Israeli strikes on Beirut as Hezbollah claims attacks on Israeli positions near border.

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Israel calls for evacuations from south Lebanon, strikes Beirut suburb (Deccan Herald)

The latest warnings took the number of southern towns subject to evacuation calls to 70 and included the provincial capital Nabatieh, suggesting another Israeli ...

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Nine dead as Israel launches multiple air strikes on Beirut (Financial Times)

The Israeli military said it had launched a “precise strike” but did not disclose its target. Israeli bombs later hit a building in Beirut's southern suburbs ...

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Israel orders evacuation of southern Lebanese city as Beirut strikes ... (The Guardian)

People of Nabatieh are told to leave, adding to mass displacement, and multiple airstrikes are heard in capital.

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Israel unleashes major strikes near Beirut as Lebanon campaign ... (The Washington Post)

In Lebanon, Israeli attacks hit medics, Lebanese soldiers and caused massive explosions in Beirut's southern suburbs.

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Massive blasts in Beirut after renewed Israeli air strikes (BBC News)

Explosions are seen close to Beirut's airport as Israel continues targeting Hezbollah in Lebanon.

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Israel-Iran war live: Israeli strike on Beirut targets senior Hezbollah ... (Hindustan Times)

Israel-Iran war live updates: Israel launched several attacks on Beirut in its ongoing conflict with the Hezbollah.

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Israeli strike in Beirut kills 9 as troops battle Hezbollah in southern ... (Economic Times)

An Israeli airstrike on an apartment in Beirut killed nine people, including seven Hezbollah members. The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has ...

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Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Beirut as G-7 calls for restraint (Business Standard)

The air strikes targeted weapons depots, command centers and intelligence operatives, according to the Israeli Defense Forces.

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Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Lebanon's Beirut targets 'Hassan ... (Hindustan Times)

Israeli-Iran war updates: An Axios reporter cited two Israeli sources as saying Hashem Safieddine was the target. The IDF has not yet commented on the ...

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Israel launches intense attacks on Hezbollah stronghold in Beirut's ... (The Guardian)

Reports suggest the strikes on Dahiyeh were targeting Hashem Safieddine, who is seen as the most likely candidate to replace Hassan Nasrallah.

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Moment giant explosions seen near Beirut airport (BBC News)

Footage appears to show the blasts close to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport.

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Israel targets potential Hezbollah successor in Beirut airstrike (Axios)

Hashim Safi al-Din is the leading figure to succeed Hassan Nasrallah as Hezbollah's leader.

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Israeli strike on Beirut targets senior Hezbollah official Hashem ... (Reuters)

An Israeli strike on Beirut targeted senior Hezbollah official Hashem Safieddine, Axios reporter Barak Ravid said in a post on social media platform X early ...

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Israeli air strikes shake Beirut in expanding campaign against ... (Financial Times)

Israel's military conducted multiple heavy air strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs overnight, in one of its most violent raids on the Lebanese capital in ...

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Israel-Iran live updates: Beirut strikes target new Hezbollah leader ... (NBC News)

Follow NBC News' live coverage as the IDF targets Hezbollah leaders in Beirut and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei speaks after missile attack.

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Live: Israeli bombs rain down on Lebanon's Beirut, Gaza, occupied ... (Aljazeera.com)

Latest Israeli bombing flattens buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs; 18 killed in strike on West Bank refugee camp.

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Israel-Lebanon conflict: Huge explosions seen near Beirut airport ... (Economic Times)

Beirut (Lebanon): Huge explosions shook the sky in the vicinity of Beirut's main airport in the early hours of October 4, minutes after the landing of an ...

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Video shows massive overnight explosions in Beirut | CNN (CNN)

According to an Israeli official, overnight strikes from Israel targeted Hashem Safieddine, the potential successor of the late Hezbollah chief Hassan ...

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New Israeli air attacks in Beirut are among biggest yet (Aljazeera.com)

Israel's military is believed to have again used 'bunker buster' bombs on a densely populated area in south Beirut.

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Intense Israeli attacks on south Beirut leave carnage and terror (Aljazeera.com)

Consecutive Israeli attacks devastate areas in the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs. · Flames and smoke rise from Israeli airstrikes in Dahiyeh, Beirut, ...

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