Several countries, including the US, have advised their citizens to leave Lebanon due to fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. Iran has vowed retaliation against Israel for the death of Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh. Western officials are concerned that Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia in Lebanon, could play a role in the retaliation, leading to a serious Israeli response. This event took place on 08/04/2024 at the following location: Beirut, Lebanon.
Incident Type: Political Conflict
Event Type: Statement
Total Fatalities: 0
Total Wounded: 0
Police/Military Fatalities: 0
Police/Military Wounded: 0
Civilian Fatalities: 0
Civilian Wounded: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Fatalities: 0
Terrorist/Insurgent Wounded: 0
Number Arrested: 0
Source: BBC
