UK Advises Against Travel to Large Parts of Beirut and Southern Lebanon Amid Security Risks
The UK government has updated its travel advice, discouraging all travel to certain parts of Beirut, including the southern suburbs, and extensive areas in Mount Lebanon and southern Lebanon. The advisory explicitly excludes a key route from central Beirut to Rafic Hariri International Airport but urges avoiding all non-essential travel elsewhere in Beirut and Mount Lebanon. This move follows concerns over escalating security threats in these volatile zones. The advisory has significant implications for UK citizens and other foreigners in Lebanon, as travel insurance may be rendered void if the advice is ignored. Additionally, consular support will be limited or... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 14:36
Israeli Airstrikes in Lebanon Kill 11 and Wound Dozens in Escalation of Violence
Israeli forces conducted multiple airstrikes on Thursday targeting areas south of Beirut, including the town of Aramoun in Mount Lebanon Governorate and the Ramlet Al Bayda district in Beirut. These attacks killed at least 11 people and wounded 32, including a child. The strikes come amid a broader campaign of military action that has devastated civilian populations across Lebanon since early March. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health stated that total casualties from Israeli operations since March 2 have reached 634 dead and 1,586 wounded, underscoring the intensity and scale of the current conflict. The deadly assaults have strained local... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Mar 2026 09:24
