Dahiyeh
Coverage of Dahiyeh in the Nexus archive.
- Lebanon's Shiites, torn over Hezbollah, question the meaning of their sacrifices
Lebanon's Shiites are divided over Hezbollah and question the value of their sacrifices. Amina Sbeiteh, a shop owner in Dahiyeh, a southern suburb of Beirut, is mentioned in the context of these tensions.
- Displaced families sheltering in Beirut express scepticism over truce
Displaced families in Beirut remain skeptical of a truce between Israel and Hezbollah, citing past failures and ongoing uncertainty about returning home. Israeli attacks since March 2 have killed over 4,106 people and displaced more than 1.2 million in Lebanon.
- Iran halted planned Israel strikes after Trump intervention: Report
Iran halted planned missile strikes on Israel after US President Donald Trump intervened, according to a report citing Iranian officials. The decision followed internal debates in Iran about retaliating for Israel’s strike on Beirut’s southern suburbs, with some leaders arguing a missile attack would benefit Israel by disrupting Tehran’s agreement with Washington.
- Israel’s Smotrich renews threat of attacks on Beirut suburbs
Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich warned Hezbollah against exploiting the current regional situation to attack northern Israel, threatening to destroy ten buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs for every shot fired. His remarks occurred amid ongoing tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border and uncertainty over a potential US-Iran understanding that could include measures to reduce hostilities in Lebanon. Iran stated it would not abandon its allies and emphasized any war-ending agreement must halt Israel's territorial expansion in Lebanon.
- Dahiyeh crowds rally in favour of Iranian support against Israel
Crowds in Dahiyeh rallied in favor of Iranian support against Israel. The event highlights regional solidarity with Iran's stance toward Israel.
- Opinion: How a regional defence pact could deal the final blow to Israel's violent expansionism
The article argues that Iran's missile retaliation against Israel's bombing of Lebanon disrupted Israel's established ceasefire model, demonstrating Iran's willingness to target northern Israel to protect Lebanon. Iran threatened 'much more severe' measures if Israel resumes attacks.
- Israel continues strikes on Beirut suburb
Israeli strikes on Beirut's Dahiyeh suburb killed two people and injured at least 20 others, leading to retaliatory strikes by Iran. FRANCE 24 journalists visited the area to speak with locals displaced by the violence.
- In Beirut's Hezbollah-controlled suburbs, war with Israel comes at a price for residents
A deadly Israeli strike on the Hezbollah-controlled suburb of Dahiyeh in South Beirut triggered an escalation in the regional conflict on June 7. France 24 journalists visited the area the following day but were restricted from showing residents' faces without consent due to fears of targeting.
- Israel hits Beirut's southern suburbs for first time since ceasefire with Hezbollah
The Israeli military has struck Hezbollah infrastructure in Beirut's southern suburbs, Dahiyeh, marking the first such attack since a ceasefire with Hezbollah on April 16.
- Lebanon inaugurates a second international airport amid Israel-Hezbollah war
Lebanon has inaugurated a second international airport, Qlayaat, near the Syrian border, converting it from an airbase to a passenger hub. The move aims to shift traffic from Beirut airport, located near Hezbollah's Dahiyeh stronghold, amid the Israel-Hezbollah war.
- Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Israel and Hezbollah agreed to reduce fighting after discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanese mediators. Netanyahu described the move as a warning rather than restraint, while Israel continued military operations in southern Lebanon. Recent missile launches and strikes on Beirut suburbs followed Trump's announcement.
- Trump says Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to dial back fighting
President Trump claimed Israel and Hezbollah agreed to reduce fighting after mediated talks, but Israeli strikes in Beirut's southern suburbs and Hezbollah rocket attacks continued. Trump stated no troops would be sent to Beirut, and both sides would halt attacks, though the situation remains tense with ongoing military actions and civilian displacement.
- Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel
Israel ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs following Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel, including Haifa. The Israeli government cited ceasefire violations by Hezbollah, which had agreed to halt attacks in April but resumed assaults after Israeli strikes. Tensions escalate amid upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks in Washington as Hezbollah rejects negotiations.
- IDF targeting Hezbollah’s Beirut stronghold after rockets strike northern Israel
The IDF is targeting Hezbollah's stronghold in Beirut's Dahiyeh area following rocket attacks on northern Israel. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that Hezbollah's headquarters in Beirut will no longer be off-limits after attacks on Israeli cities.
- 'Chaotic scenes' in Beirut after Netanyahu orders strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to attack targets in Beirut's southern suburbs, a Hezbollah stronghold known as Dahiyeh, causing residents to flee. The report comes from France 24's correspondent Renée Davis in Beirut.
- Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel
Israel ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs, targeting Hezbollah, after the group resumed rocket attacks on northern Israel. The actions occurred amid a ceasefire that has been violated, with both sides exchanging fire and casualties reported. Upcoming talks between Israel and Lebanon in Washington aim to address the conflict, though Hezbollah has rejected direct negotiations.
- Israel orders strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs as Hezbollah rockets hit northern Israel
Israel ordered strikes on Beirut’s southern suburbs following Hezbollah rocket attacks on northern Israel, including Haifa. The actions occurred amid a tenuous ceasefire and ahead of planned talks in Washington between Israeli and Lebanese officials, with Hezbollah rejecting direct negotiations and Iran opposing the conflict.
- Lebanon digs for survivors after deadliest day of renewed war between Israel and Hezbollah
Lebanon faces severe humanitarian crisis after Israeli airstrikes killed at least 203 people and wounded over 1,000 in Beirut. Rescue operations continue to locate survivors amid accusations of civilian casualties, with Lebanon planning a U.N. Security Council complaint. Israel claims targeting Hezbollah infrastructure while Lebanon condemns the attacks as violations of international law.