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Beirut Reels as Israeli Airstrikes Intensify Amid Expanding Regional Conflict

                                     Smoke rises after an Israeli strike in central Beirut's Bachoura neighbourhood Israeli warplanes struck central Beirut in the early hours of March 18, delivering some of the most intense bombardments the city center has seen in decades. The attacks destroyed residential buildings in densely populated neighborhoods such as Bashoura, Zuqaq al-Blat, and Basta, killing at least six to twelve people according to varying Lebanese authority reports.  The strikes come as the broader conflict widens following Hezbollah’s involvement earlier in the month and escalating tit-for-tat actions between Israel and Iran. Residents described fleeing in the middle of the night—some after receiving evacuation warnings, others with no warning at all—as explosions lit up the capital’s skyline.  Lebanese officials say the attacks targeted both residenti...
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El Al Suspends Flights Amid Escalating Conflict

Israel’s national airline, El Al, has announced the cancellation of flights to and from multiple cities until June 23, citing security concerns due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. The affected destinations include major European cities, Tokyo, and Moscow.

El Al stated that all flights are suspended at least until June 17, as Israel’s airspace remains closed. The airline assured passengers that once security and aviation authorities grant approval, efforts will be made to resume regular operations and arrange rescue flights for stranded travelers.

Israel’s National Security Council (NSC) has also issued warnings against traveling to Israel via Egypt and Jordan, despite open borders, due to heightened security risks. Meanwhile, El Al’s stock price has dropped 3.5% following the announcement.

Since the Israel-Gaza conflict began in October 2023, El Al has been one of the few airlines maintaining flights to Tel Aviv, even as many foreign carriers suspended operations. Some airlines had recently resumed flights before the latest missile exchanges between Israel and Iran forced renewed cancellations.

Passengers awaiting updates are advised to monitor El Al’s official channels and the Israeli Ministry of Transportation for further developments.

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