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Displaced people who fled Israeli air strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs sit in a tent on Ramlet Al Bayda public beach in Beirut. EPA

Israeli double-tap attack kills 12 on central Beirut beachfront where civilians sought refuge

Families fleeing strikes in Dahiyeh gathered at Ramlet Al Bayda, believing the seafront was safer

MENA

War has worsened humanitarian crisis already at breaking point, says UN adviser

AnalysisLebanon on brink as US doubts army control, Hezbollah vows to fight on and Israel rejects negotiations

Dispatch'We won’t leave until we die': Israeli killing of priest breaks Lebanese village

Israel strikes Beirut beachfront as displaced families sleep in tents

Lebanon tells UN ‘no return to the past’ as Beirut moves to rein in Hezbollah

War deepens Lebanon’s economic crisis but recovery possible, minister says



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  • The Lagoon at Park Hyatt Dubai. Photo: Hyatt

    UAE and Oman Eid Al-Fitr 2025 staycation deals

  • The UAE missed out on qualification to the 2026 World Cup, but could yet benefit if Iran formally withdraw from the tournament. AFP

    Could UAE take Iran's place at Fifa World Cup?

  • A damaged carving at Golestan Palace, a Unesco World Heritage site in Iran. Getty Images

    Mosques, palaces and cultural heritage sites in Iran damaged in attacks

  • Jack Draper, left, and Novak Djokovic embrace after their match at Indian Wells. AFP

    Draper 'incredibly proud' as he beats hero Djokovic at Indian Wells

  • Iranian footballer Sardar Azmoun scores for Shabab Al Ahli. UAE Pro League, Shabab Al Ahli v Kalba. Rashid Stadium, Dubai. Chris Whiteoak / The National
    Camera

    Iran striker on target in Dubai but World Cup participation remains unclear

  • Syed Usman Shah featuring in Heathrow's Welcome poster campaign. Photo: London Heathrow Airport

    London market trader takes on anti-Muslim trolls with free dates

  • Karim Benzema returned to action and the goals in Al Hilal's 4-0 win over Al Najmah. Getty Images

    Saudi Pro League talking points: Benzema back and Toney's praise for Ahli fans

  • The piece was released on Wednesday alongside a video of the UAE National Orchestra and choir performing the work
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    President Sheikh Mohamed's poem a musical tribute to those defending UAE


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In 1957, Palestinian historian Walid Khalidi joined a stellar generation of faculty at the Political Science and Public Administration Department, where he taught for the next 25 years. Reuters

ObituaryWalid Khalidi: Historian who helped revive Palestinian national consciousness

After being rejected by Israeli apologists for years, his detailed works on the Nakba are now widely accepted as ahead of their time

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CommentWhat is Israel's mission in the south of Lebanon – and will it succeed?

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People seeking to travel from Lebanon to Syria. Getty Images

Syria escape route shut to Lebanese as Israel's war with Hezbollah escalates

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Q&A replayUS-Iran war and regional attacks

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Israeli soldiers gather around their battle tanks near the border with Lebanon. AFP

Israeli strike kills priest as war with Hezbollah spreads in south Lebanon

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'We're not safe anywhere': Israeli army expands attacks to central Beirut

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DispatchGhost of Ron Arad draws Israel back into a Lebanese village

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Israeli commando operation in Lebanese village kills dozens

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Weekend cartoonShadi's take on turmoil in Lebanon

Our cartoonist's take on turmoil in Lebanon

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Dispatch‘Back to zero’: Israel's war wipes out Baalbek’s fragile recovery

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Israel bombs Beirut after forcing hundreds of thousands to flee southern suburbs

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EditorialLebanon suffers in a war not of its making

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Israel begins 'wave of strikes' after ordering most of south Lebanon to leave

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ExclusiveLebanese army conducts arrest campaign targeting non-state actors, including Hezbollah

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'We are all victims': Israeli strike on Beirut hotel fuels anger and fear

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The National

Today's cartoonOur cartoonist's take on Israel's latest bombardment of Lebanon

Our cartoonist's take on Israel's latest bombardment of Lebanon

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CommentFew in Lebanon will regret Hezbollah's eventual demise

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ExclusiveUS guarantees Israel will not strike Beirut airport but Hezbollah rockets test red lines

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ExclusiveSyria sends elite troops to border with Lebanon as war spreads

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Israel advances into Lebanon in push to take more territory

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Displacement deja vu as Lebanese struggle to make sense of Hezbollah's actions

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Israel bombs Iranian TV station in overnight air raid

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The aftermath of an Israeli attack on Beirut's southern suburbs. Reuters

Israel advances into Lebanon in push to take more territory

Military sent ​additional forces to south of country ⁠overnight

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Displacement deja vu as Lebanese struggle to make sense of Hezbollah's actions

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Israel bombs Iranian TV station in overnight air raid

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Lebanese gamers warned of 'suspicious' Israeli apps

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