Lebanon - Wikipedia
WEBLebanon is located at the crossroads of the Mediterranean Basin and the Arabian hinterlands. 13 Lebanon has a population of more than five million people and covers an area of 10,452 square kilometres (4,036 sq mi). Beirut is …
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as US, UK urge restraint
WEB1 day ago · BEIRUT/JERUSALEM, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Israeli warplanes carried out late on Thursday their most intense strikes on southern Lebanon in nearly a year of war, heightening the conflict between Israel...
Lebanese Talk of Revenge for Pager Attacks - The New York Times
WEB3 hours ago · Public institutions banned pagers, the Lebanese army collected and detonated suspicious devices, and the civil aviation authority forbade airline passengers from traveling with pagers and walkie...
Lebanon | People, Economy, Religion, & History | Britannica
WEB1 day ago · Lebanon, country consisting of a narrow strip of territory on the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea. It was home to ancient Phoenician settlements at sites that continued to be important centers of trade into the modern era. Lebanon became independent in 1943 with Beirut as its capital.
Hezbollah vows to punish Israel after pager explosions across Lebanon …
WEB2 days ago · BEIRUT, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Militant group Hezbollah promised to retaliate against Israel after accusing it of detonating pagers across Lebanon on Tuesday, killing nine people and wounding nearly...
Anxiety Mounts as Lebanon Reels From Attacks - The New York …
WEB1 day ago · After two consecutive days of attacks — in which hand-held communication devices detonated across Lebanon, killing dozens and injuring thousands — the tiny Mediterranean nation was rattled.
Lebanon country profile - BBC News
WEBAug 29, 2023 · Provides an overview of Lebanon, including key dates and facts about this Middle Eastern country.
Lebanon - The World Factbook
WEBSep 9, 2024 · As a result of its location at the crossroads of three continents, the area that is modern-day Lebanon is rich in cultural and religious diversity. This region was subject to various foreign conquerors for much of its history, …
Walkie-talkie explosions spark fresh day of chaos in Lebanon - BBC
WEB1 day ago · Exploding pagers and walkie-talkies caused damage in homes and injured thousands across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday. But Hezbollah has vowed to respond, blaming Israel for the attacks. As...
Lebanon: Why the country is in crisis - BBC
WEBAug 5, 2020 · Lebanon is in the throes of its worst crisis for many years. The Lebanese government has resigned amid growing public anger following a devastating explosion in Beirut on 4 August that killed...