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Iran launches ballistic missiles at Israel for first time since April 8 ceasefire

Iran launched ballistic missiles at Israel on the evening of June 7 after an Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, The Times of Israel reported.

8 June, 11:30 AM

Bulgaria arrests Russian owner in 2020 Beirut port blast case

Bulgarian authorities arrested the Russian owner of the cargo ship carrying ammonium nitrate that caused the 2020 Beirut port explosion, the AP reported on Sept. 16.

16 September 2025, 09:49 PM

Israeli forces strike Hezbollah operative linked to Hamas plot

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) carried out an airstrike near Beirut, targeting a Hezbollah militant who was recently involved in directing Hamas operatives and planning a significant attack against Israeli civilians, Times of Israel reported on April 1.

1 April 2025, 01:34 PM

Relatives of Bashar al-Assad arrested at Beirut airport using fake passports

Authorities arrested the wife and daughter of a cousin of former Syrian dictator Bashar Assad at Beirut’s airport on Dec. 27 as they attempted to leave using fake passports, the Associated Press reported on Dec. 28, citing law enforcement sources.

29 December 2024, 02:41 AM

Israel targets Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut with multiple airstrikes

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) launched at least ten airstrikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut on the morning of Nov. 1, The Times of Israel reported.

1 November 2024, 11:28 AM

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