The Latest Breaking News from Beirut

Gunshots were heard in Beirut, Lebanon, in the early hours of Wednesday (27 November) in an apparent celebration at the start of the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

António Guterres says it is ‘essential’ that signatories of ceasefire ‘respect it in full’

Israeli strikes in Lebanon cause 25 deaths, targeting Hezbollah's financial operations, escalating conflict despite ceasefire negotiations.

Tired of fleeing, the people who took refuge in Basta are staying put, despite the violence.

A ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel has begun, but what are the details and will it hold?

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Tuesday that his government was ready for a ceasefire with Hezbollah, saying an end to the war in Lebanon would allow Israel to focus its attention on Hamas and arch-enemy Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he will recommend a vote in favor of the ceasefire deal with Hezbollah on Tuesday

Recent Israeli strikes in central Beirut have caused casualties and destruction, raising concerns for civilian safety.

US Secretary of State Blinken calls for urgent ceasefire in Israel-Hezbollah conflict amid escalating violence in Beirut.