Beirut, Lebanon
News from Beirut
Still 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