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Tensions are escalating in Lebanon as Israel threatens severe action against its infrastructure amid fears of a broader regional conflict involving the US and Iran.

A viral video claiming to show the evacuation of US troops from Lebanon at Beirut's Rafic Hariri International Airport was debunked amidst heightened US-Iran tensions.

Amid rising tensions due to pressure on Iran's nuclear program, the US government has ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel from its embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.

The United States has ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel from its embassy in Beirut due to security concerns.

The US has ordered the withdrawal of non-essential personnel from its embassy in Beirut amid threats from President Trump to attack Iran, which has close ties to Hezbollah.

The US has evacuated non-essential personnel from its embassy in Beirut amidst escalating tensions with Iran and military threats across the region.

The United States ordered non-essential staff to leave its embassy in Beirut due to rising tensions with Iran.

The USA has instructed non-essential employees at its embassy in Beirut to depart amid threats from President Donald Trump regarding potential military action against Iran, which has close ties to Hezbollah.

The United States has ordered the evacuation of non-essential personnel from its embassy in Beirut due to security concerns.

The U.S. State Department has ordered non-essential government personnel and family members to leave the American embassy in Beirut, according to a senior official, as reported by Reuters.

The US has ordered non-essential embassy personnel and their families to leave the US embassy in Beirut, Lebanon.

The U.S. has ordered non-critical personnel and their families to leave the embassy in Beirut amid unspecified concerns.

The U.S. State Department has ordered the evacuation of non-emergency personnel from the embassy in Beirut amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.

The U.S. has evacuated non-essential personnel and their families from its embassy in Beirut amid rising tensions with Iran.

The United States has ordered the evacuation of non-essential employees and their families from its embassy in Beirut amid rising tensions.

Lebanon set up the world's largest communal Iftar table in Beirut, aiming to enter the Guinness World Records, with thousands participating in the event.

The article discusses the recent Israeli escalation in Lebanon and explores the potential responses from Beirut amid regional instability.

Beirut is embracing Ramadan with communal events that emphasize social connection and simplicity over celebration.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has promised additional support to Lebanon to stabilize the country during a press conference in Beirut.

Gianni Infantino, the FIFA President, has successfully obtained a Lebanese passport, expressing his pride and excitement during his visit to Beirut where discussions are ongoing about a football stadium project funded by FIFA.

Chaos erupted during the final match of the Lebanese futsal championship in Beirut, involving gunfire and disorder among spectators.

The sound of Israeli drones has become a familiar background noise for residents in Beirut, impacting their daily lives and sense of security.

Children in Beirut now live alongside the constant presence of Israeli drones, with one boy unsure if his slingshot target is birds or these drones.

The constant buzz of Israeli drones over Beirut serves as a haunting reminder to residents that the war is not truly over, despite a ceasefire being in place for over a year.

The Commodore Hotel, an iconic refuge for foreign reporters during the Lebanese civil war, is closing after 83 years.

In Lebanon, while many citizens favor the complete disarmament of Hezbollah, the feasibility of such a move remains doubtful according to Finland's ambassador in Beirut.

The agreement to transfer Syrian prisoners from Lebanese jails to their homeland serves not merely as a technical solution but as a politically sensitive step that could test the emerging relationship between Beirut and Damascus.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian's visit to Beirut emphasizes logistical and political preparations for a March 5 conference to support the Lebanese military and internal security forces, amidst U.S. pressures to restrict arms.

The episode of "Behind the News" discusses the implications of the agreement to transfer Syrian prisoners from Lebanese prisons and whether it signifies a new relationship between Beirut and Damascus or reveals lingering security and political mines.

The Lebanese government has signed a formal agreement to transfer approximately 300 Syrian prisoners from its jails to Syria, aiming to enhance judicial cooperation between the two countries.

The Lebanese government signed an agreement in Beirut to transfer hundreds of Syrian prisoners from Lebanese prisons back to Syria, with officials from both countries present at the signing ceremony.

The article discusses the connections between notable Lebanese authors and the impact of civil war on their lives and works, particularly highlighting the experiences of those who fled to other countries.

Beirut has accused Israel of spraying glyphosate on its side of the border amidst ongoing tensions.

Beirut has accused Israel of spraying glyphosate on the Lebanese side of the border, raising concerns from the UN about the long-term impacts on agriculture and the local population.

For the first time, blind individuals in Beirut can 'see' one of its famous landmarks through a human initiative that provides a tactile experience of the rock's details using a Braille-engraved interactive metal panel.

Obé is a newly opened Lebanese bistro in Madrid's Malasaña that offers a cosmopolitan café experience with vibrant flavors reminiscent of Beirut.

Greece has transferred military equipment, including armored vehicles, to Lebanon in collaboration with the Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Commodore Hotel in Beirut, a significant refuge for foreign journalists during the Lebanese Civil War, has closed amidst declining tourism in the region.

Syrian authorities have requested from Lebanese security forces the extradition of over 200 senior officers who fled to Lebanon following the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that while Iran does not desire war with the USA, the country is fully prepared for it, emphasizing the resilience of their nuclear knowledge and commenting on recent protests in Iran during a visit to Beirut.

In Beirut, a Catholic priest known as DJ Padre leads church services by day and plays techno music at night, provoking mixed reactions.

The Israeli military carried out strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, including weapon depots and military facilities, a day after Beirut's announcement regarding disarmament, which Israel deemed insufficient.

The article discusses the tumultuous events in Venezuela, suggesting they evoke a sense of déjà vu reminiscent of historical incidents, particularly looking back to a catastrophic event in Beirut in 1983.

The ceasefire oversight committee held a meeting in southern Lebanon amidst ongoing Israeli bombardments and mock airstrikes over Beirut.

An Air France flight from Beirut to Paris Charles de Gaulle was diverted to Munich on January 4 due to a burning smell in the cabin.

A humanitarian education center in Beirut, destroyed by an Israeli missile, has been rebuilt to offer hope and opportunities to young Lebanese amidst the ongoing struggles in the country.