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Israel hits Lebanese capital in 'targeted strike'
Beirut had until now largely been spared even as both Israel and Hezbollah accused each other of breaking last month's ceasefire.
May 28, 2026Israel strikes Beirut for first time since Hezbollah ceasefire
Israel says it targeted a senior Hezbollah figure in the capital, the first strike of its kind since mid-April.
May 6, 2026Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire - Reuters
Israel strikes Beirut for the first time since the ceasefire Reuters
May 6, 2026Watch: The Lebanese neighbourhoods shattered by Israel's ten minute bombing raid
The BBC’s Nawal Al-Maghafi has been piecing together what happened on 8 April 2026, after one of the deadliest chapters in the country’s recent history.
May 6, 2026Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran - Reuters
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Trump seeks 'best deal' with Iran Reuters
April 24, 2026Lebanon accuses Israel of targeting journalist killed in air strike
Lebanon's prime minister accused Israel of war crimes after IDF attacks on Red Cross vehicles also stopped rescuers from reaching the site.
April 23, 2026HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery - Reuters
HSBC downgrades India to 'underweight' as oil shock clouds earnings recovery Reuters
April 23, 2026Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements - Reuters
Lebanon president says ceasefire should move to permanent agreements Reuters
April 17, 2026Still in shock, Beirut tries to heal after deadly Israeli attacks
BBC Middle East Correspondent Hugo Bachega hears from people affected by this week's attacks.
April 11, 2026US warns its citizens to leave Lebanon citing escalating security risks
The advisory follows recent military developments, including a US jet reportedly being shot down and Israeli strikes on parts of Beirut.
April 3, 2026Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities - Reuters
Israel strikes Beirut, US warns Iran may hit Lebanese universities Reuters
April 3, 2026Hundreds in Beirut mourn journalists killed in Israeli strike
BBC reports from the funerals of three journalists killed by a targeted attack in southern Lebanon.
March 29, 2026'Our home is gone': BBC speaks to displaced families in Lebanon
The BBC's Hugo Bachega speaks to families in Beirut as more than a million people have been displaced in Lebanon.
March 28, 2026Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut - Reuters
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut Reuters
March 21, 2026War expands to central Beirut as Israeli strike kills Iranians in luxury hotel
Israel's military says it targeted Quds Force operatives after a return to war with Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, but Iran says they were diplomats.
March 10, 2026Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
March 10, 2026Four killed in Beirut hotel strike, Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders - Reuters
Four killed in Beirut hotel strike, Israel says it targeted Iranian commanders Reuters
March 8, 2026Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church - Reuters
Refugees, migrants in Lebanon find rare sanctuary from Israeli strikes in Beirut church Reuters
March 7, 2026US partially evacuates Beirut embassy amid rising Iran tensions
The State Department has ordered non-essential staff to leave the embassy in Beirut after a security review.
February 23, 2026US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions - Reuters
US pulling non-essential staff from embassy in Beirut amid Iran tensions Reuters
February 23, 2026