Baalbek

City in Baalbek-Hermel, Lebanon

Baalbek is a city located east of the Litani River in Lebanon's Beqaa Valley, about 67 km (42 mi) northeast of Beirut. It is the capital of Baalbek-Hermel Governorate. In 1998, the city had a population of 82,608. Most of the population consists of Shia Muslims, followed by Sunni Muslims and Christians; in 2017, there was also a large presence of Syrian refugees.

Also known as...

Baalbeck, Balbec, Baalbec, Heliopolis, and Mint of Heliopolis

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Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended

Israel and Lebanon extended their ceasefire by 45 days, but ongoing strikes have pushed the Lebanese death toll past 3,000.

Lebanese president vows to 'do the impossible' to end war with Israel 📹 Euronews — May 18, 18:54 PM · 1min
Lebanon death toll tops 3,000 in latest fighting between Israel and Hezbollah PBS — May 18, 17:55 PM
Death toll from Israeli strikes on Lebanon passes 3,000, officials say BBC News — May 18, 16:16 PM
Israel, Hezbollah war persists despite truce extension; Lebanon's death toll passes 3,000 The Straits Times — May 18, 16:03 PM
Israeli attacks kill more than 3,020 in Lebanon since March Middle East Eye — May 18, 15:49 PM
Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah The Independent — May 18, 15:30 PM
Lebanon death toll reaches 3,000 in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah AP News — May 18, 15:28 PM
Israeli attacks kill at least 7 in Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ extension Al Jazeera — May 18, 15:02 PM
Lebanon’s death toll nears 3,000 since March Irish Times — May 18, 14:20 PM
Israeli strikes, forced displacement continue in southern Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ extension 📹 Al Jazeera — May 18, 12:45 PM · 2min
Israeli attacks across Lebanon kill seven Middle East Eye — May 18, 12:14 PM
IDF kills Islamic Jihad commander in Lebanon, Lebanese media says Haaretz — May 18, 09:04 AM
Israel launches strikes on southern Lebanon despite extending ‘ceasefire’ Al Jazeera — May 18, 01:59 AM
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension | BBC News 📹 BBC News — May 17, 12:01 PM · 3min
Israel’s relentless bombardment continues in southern Lebanon despite ‘ceasefire’ extension 📹 Al Jazeera — May 17, 11:00 AM · 2min
Middle East: Israel attacks south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension France 24 — May 17, 08:45 AM
Middle East: Israel attacks south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension • FRANCE 24 English 📹 France 24 — May 17, 08:45 AM · 1min
Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire as Israel, Hezbollah continue to trade blows 📹 Global News — May 16, 19:27 PM · 2min
Israel y Líbano acuerdan extender alto el fuego 45 días La Jornada — May 16, 10:15 AM
Lebanon and Israel extend truce to bolster political and military negotiations Le Monde — May 16, 09:49 AM