Beirut

Beirut is the capital city of Lebanon, as well as the country's largest city. As one of the oldest and most continuously inhabited cities in the world, Beirut has a history that goes back thousands of years. Currently, it is the fourth-largest city in the Levant, behind Amman, Tel Aviv, and Damascus. 

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Lebanon's parliament elects army chief Joseph Aoun as president

Aoun kept Lebanon's army out of the war that raged between Israel and Hezbollah for over a year.

09/01/2025

Naim Qassem: 'Our patience may run out before end of the 60-day ceasefire'

Qassem claimed that at the time of the ceasefire's announcement in late November, Hezbollah still had significant military capabilities.

Iranian delegation attempts to bar plane from being searched in Beirut

The Rafic Hariri International Airport had been in a state of alert following reports that the flight may be carrying funds for Hezbollah. 

Al Arouri elimination anniversary: Hamas calls on Palestinians to follow footsteps of ‘martyrs’

Saleh al-Arouri was killed on January 2, 2024 in a strike widely attributed to Israel.

Assad's 'black box': Senior Syrian official escapes to Beirut under Hezbollah's protection

Ali Mamlouk, born in Damascus in 1949, comes from a family with deep regional roots, and is considered one of the most powerful and enigmatic figures in the Syrian regime.

By MAARIV
14/12/2024

IDF: Assad's fall marks end of Iran's axis of resistance, new challenges ahead in Syria

Israeli military sources note a new era in Syria offers lots of historic opportunities and serious dangers.

Hezbollah struggles to maintain displaced Shiite population support as war continues

Senior Hezbollah officials, have addressed the issues of millions displaced and lack of supplies promising Shiites “resistance, rehabilitation, and resources.”

IAF Beirut strikes decimate Hezbollah Aerial Unit's chain of command

Hezbollah's Aerial Unit, which was established under Iranian leadership, received drones, cruise missiles, and production components from Iran alongside training terrorists.

IAF strikes Hezbollah's Unit 4400 in Beirut

These strikes follow earlier evacuation warnings issued to residents of southern Beirut neighborhoods. 

Israel hits 12 Hezbollah command centers during second wave of Beirut suburb strikes

The images of the strikes surfaced approximately an hour and a half after IDF Arabic Spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings to residents.

24/11/2024
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