Israel's military on Tuesday urged civilians in Lebanon to evacuate about 30 villages and towns, warning of imminent Israeli attacks in the area, after launching a ground operation into southern Lebanon overnight.
Poland has decided to reduce its embassy staff in Beirut and will assist Polish citizens wishing to leave Lebanon, the Polish Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday.
The protest saw locals rallying in solidarity with the people of Lebanon and Gaza, condemning the recent Israeli air strikes in Lebanon.
The government has advised Indian nationals against travelling to Lebanon till further notice in the wake of an escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Thousands of Lebanese and Syrian families fled Lebanon for Syria as Israeli airstrikes continued, said the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Wednesday.
France and Saudi Arabia have announced the creation of a joint development fund worth $30 million to support crisis-hit Lebanon, a statement released by the French Embassy in Lebanon said.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said Monday that the military fired artillery into Lebanon after a rocket hit the Jewish state.
IDF spokesman Ran Kochav told Kan Reshet Bet Radio that Palestinian groups likely fired the rocket.
Najib Mikati announced on Friday the formation of a new cabinet of 24 ministers, breaking over one year of political deadlock in the crisis-torn country.
The launching of the cash cards aims at curbing the subsidy program which costs $6 billion yearly, contributing to the depletion of foreign reserves in the country.
