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Beirut: Capital and largest city of Lebanon
Beirut is the capital and largest city of Lebanon. As of 2014, Greater Beirut has a population of 2.5 million, which makes it the third-largest city in the Levant region and the thirteenth-largest in the Arab world. The city is situated on a peninsula at the midpoint of Lebanon's Mediterranean coast. Beirut has been inhabited for more than 5,000 years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world.

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Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah Vows to Fight Israel Alone, Asks Iran to Stay Out | Oneindia News [Video]

Israel-Hamas war: Hezbollah Vows to Fight Israel Alone, Asks Iran to Stay Out | Oneindia News

Iran's Quds Force head visited Beirut, discussing potential risks if Israel targets Hezbollah after Gaza attacks. Nasrallah assured autonomy in conflicts, avoiding direct Iran involvement. Skirmishes..

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France Offers Proposal for Israel-Lebanon Truce, Includes Hezbollah Withdrawal| Oneindia News [Video]

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