Calls for safety of Beirut airport under threat of Israel strikes

Israel’s intensified air strikes on Hezbollah have raised concerns about the safety of Lebanon’s airport, crucial for aid delivery and evacuation efforts. The airport has recently received aid shipments from France and Qatar and has facilitated the evacuation of foreign nationals and Lebanese citizens fleeing the conflict. Calls to protect the airport have grown as it sits close to Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut, highlighting its importance as a lifeline for travel and aid.

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