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Likely next Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine killed in Beirut, Israel says
Israel's military said Hashem Safieddine, the man expected to take over Hezbollah leadership after Hassan Nasrallah's death, was killed during an operation in Beirut earlier in October. CBS News' ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
US warns against ‘protracted’ campaign in Lebanon as Israel strikes Beirut
In a visit to the region, secretary of state Antony Blinken said the US was working to progress ceasefire talks for Gaza and Lebanon. Israeli strikes hit Beirut on Thursday evening, after the US ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
In Beirut, a photographer's frozen moments slow down time and allow the contemplation of destruction
We watch video after video, consuming the world on our handheld devices in bites of two minutes, one minute, 30 seconds, 15. We turn to moving pictures — “film” — because it comes the closest to ...Tech - ABC News - October 27 -
Middle East latest: Israel pounds Beirut suburb Dahiyeh with airstrikes overnight
Israel’s air force pounded Beirut’s southern suburb of Dahiyeh overnight, though casualty numbers are not yet knownWorld - ABC News - November 1 -
Israel resumes strikes over Southern Beirut, strikes also continue in Gaza
For the first time in days, Beirut's southern suburbs were hit with Israeli airstrikes. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on that and the ongoing war in Gaza.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Israel Strikes Near Lebanon’s Capital as Hopes for a Cease-Fire Fade
The Biden administration sent envoys including the C.I.A. director to the Middle East this week, but Israel, Hezbollah and Hamas all appeared far from a deal to end the fighting.World - The New York Times - November 1 -
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Israeli Strike Kills 23 People North of Beirut, Lebanon Says
The strike in the Jbeil district of Lebanon came amid an apparent diplomatic push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah.Top stories - The New York Times - November 10 -
Israel Intensifies Strikes in Lebanon Amid Push for Cease-Fire
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has deepened in recent days despite diplomatic efforts to move toward a temporary truce.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
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Israel Pounds Area Near Beirut Amid Signs of a Widening Offensive
Israel and Hezbollah indicated they were clashing deeper inside Lebanese territory. An escalation could undermine efforts to reach a cease-fire, as Iran’s leader signaled he supported ending the ...World - The New York Times - 3 days ago -
Israeli strike flattens Beirut building as Lebanon bombardment intensifies
Military has been striking deeper inside the country amid fierce fighting with Hizbollah militantsBusiness - Financial Times - 3 days ago -
Israel hits Hezbollah targets in Beirut amid cease-fire push
Israel launched more airstrikes on Hezbollah targets Friday, completely leveling a building in Beirut. The strikes come after a top Iranian official committed to support Lebanon as the U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - 2 days ago -
Middle East crisis: Israeli troops reach deepest point in Lebanon since invasion began – as it happened
This live blog is now closed, you can read more of our Middle East coverage here . Another airstrike hit the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut around midday local time, according to ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Israel Strikes Near Beirut as Two Medics Killed in South Lebanon
Israel’s bombing campaign has complicated U.S. diplomacy to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war.World - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
An Israeli strike in Beirut kills Hezbollah's spokesman, while a strike in Gaza kills at least 30
A rare Israeli strike in central Beirut has killed the chief spokesman for the Hezbollah militant groupWorld - ABC News - Yesterday -
Hezbollah spokesman killed in Israeli airstrike in Beirut, official says
The Hezbollah militant group has a strong presence in central Beirut, known as the Dahiyeh, and the strikes came as Lebanese officials are considering a U.S.-brokered cease-fire proposal.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah media chief Mohammed Afif
Attack came without warning on day dozens killed in airstrikes in Gaza and Israel struck other targets in Lebanon. Hezbollah’s chief spokesman has been killed by an Israeli airstrike on Beirut, as ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
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Israeli airstrike hits central Beirut near key government buildings and embassies
An Israeli airstrike has struck a densely populated residential area in Lebanon’s capital close to the U.N. headquarters, Parliament, the prime minister’s office and several embassiesWorld - ABC News - 1 hour ago -
Strikes Hit Beirut and Israel as U.S. Seeks Cease-Fire Deal
Five people were killed in the Lebanese capital and one in northern Israel.World - The Wall Street Journal - 17 minutes ago -
Germany's disease control center reports 1st case of new mpox variant
Germany’s disease control center says that a new, more infectious variant of the mpox virus has been detected in Germany for the first timeHealth - ABC News - October 22 -
Baby fatally shot by toddler inside car parked outside medical center
Unintentional shootings by children have been on the rise in recent years, killing hundreds.Top stories - CBS News - October 22
