Beirut: Quick Facts

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Trump pledges to push for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon if Beirut joins Abraham Accords - report • Oct. 29, 2026, 8:40 PM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Hezbollah rebuilding military capabilities in Beirut, Lebanon • Oct. 22, 2026, 12:33 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Tensions continue to mount in Lebanon as Hezbollah challenges Beirut’s authority • Oct. 18, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Jerusalem Post)

Qatar pledges a lifeline for Lebanon’s economy, power grid and reconstruction in the south • Oct. 16, 2026, 9:27 AM ET (Toronto Star)

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Several ancient Roman columns stand among stone ruins in a grassy area surrounded by historic buildings in downtown Beirut, Lebanon.

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Remains of ancient Roman baths among modern buildings in Beirut.

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