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Damaged vehicles are seen after an Israeli strike on Beirut's southern suburbs in Lebanon on July 30, 2024.
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Top Hamas leader killed in Tehran

Israel’s military on Tuesday conducted a strike in Beirut targeting a Hezbollah commander it alleges was behind a rocket attack on Saturday in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights that killed 12 children. On Wednesday, Iran blamed Israel for a strike that killed a top Hamas leader in Tehran

America's tightrope walk with the Israel-Hamas war
GZERO World with Ian Bremmer

America's tightrope walk with the Israel-Hamas war

As the death toll mounts in Israel’s war with Hamas, Ian Bremmer asks Senator Chris Murphy and Representative Mike Waltz: What role should the US government play in the conflict?

Will Israel's war with Hamas spread north to Lebanon?
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Will Israel's war with Hamas spread north to Lebanon?

In Beirut, a little over 50 miles from the Israeli border, there are few signs of the violent conflict capturing the world's attention. Fear is growing that the war between Israel and Hamas could spill over into a broader regional conflict, GZERO's Fin DePoncier reports from Beirut.

A view of graffiti at the damaged port area in the aftermath of a massive explosion in Beirut, Lebanon
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Hard Numbers: Beirut explosion anniversary, Navy sailors charged with spying for China, UK raises interest rates, Russian bombs destroy historic church, Germany defeated in World Cup

3: Friday marks three years since the horrific Beirut port explosion that killed more than 200 people, wounded thousands, and decimated the Lebanese capital.

Can this election save Lebanon?
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Can this election save Lebanon?

Corruption and mismanagement have become the hallmarks of Lebanese governance. Voters will cast their ballots on May 15 in general elections for the first time since all hell broke loose three years ago. Is there any hope for a political turnaround, or will the country continue rolling over a cliff?

Is Hezbollah losing influence in Lebanon? Kim Ghattas on Lebanese divisions & unity
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Is Hezbollah losing influence in Lebanon? Kim Ghattas on Lebanese divisions & unity

In Lebanon, "a majority (are) united in wanting a different future, a future that is non-sectarian, that is non-corrupt, that provides prosperity, justice, dignity for people," journalist Kim Ghattas told Ian Bremmer in a GZERO World interview.

Watch the GZERO World episode: Lebanon Post-Blast: Rage in the Streets of Beirut.

What's next for Lebanon?
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What's next for Lebanon?

In response to the devastating explosions at Beirut's port on Tuesday, the international community has been forthcoming with immediate humanitarian support. But is it enough to rescue Lebanon's flailing economy, and what does this all mean for Lebanon going forward?






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On August 4 of 2021, the Lebanese will commemorate the first anniversary of the terrible blast in the port of Beirut
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Lebanon is on fire. Where's the fire brigade?

It's been 365 days since twin blasts at a Beirut port decimated Lebanon's capital, killing more than 200 people, yet accountability has been scarce. Since then, Lebanon's already-dire economic and financial crises have only intensified. Some locals say Lebanon has become "unlivable" in recent months. So why isn't the country — now approaching failed-state status — getting the help it needs?

Belarus human rights abuses stacking up; Beirut blast one year later
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Belarus human rights abuses stacking up; Beirut blast one year later

An Olympian refuses to return home to Belarus and an anti-Lukashenko activist has been found dead in Ukraine. What's going on? How has Delta variant added to the COVAX woes? A year after the Beirut blast, what has changed in Lebanon? One of the biggest non-nuclear blasts in global history. Ian Bremmer shares his insights on global politics this week.

A story from Lebanon: rewarding acts of kindness in Beirut
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A story from Lebanon: rewarding acts of kindness in Beirut

A Lebanese social media project goes viral with a simple message: The world sucks. Make it better.