Nada Maucourant Atallah

Most residents of the city and surrounding areas fled after Israeli military issued eviction order

Hospitals in Baalbek overwhelmed with burn and shrapnel injuries after Israeli strikes

More than a dozen people still trapped under rubble, says governor

Unesco heritage-listed city has largely been spared in the Hezbollah-Israel war, but strikes have intensified recently

Residents describe brutal scenes after Israeli strike near Rafic Hariri Hospital kills at least 18 and injures dozens

Doctors say they simply want to treat patients as hospital closes after allegation of an underground stash worth millions of dollars

Rafic Hariri University Hospital suffered ‘significant damage,’ says Lebanese Health Ministry

Staff determined to stay in the area despite violence and calls to leave

A series of air attacks hit branches of the micro-finance organisation

A series of Israeli strikes hit municipal buildings and destroyed historical market

Attack comes after PM Netanyahu rejected any ceasefire that would leave Hezbollah close to border

Government expresses 'grave concern' over presence of foreign journalists alongside Israeli soldiers during ground incursions

It is the first time Israel has hit the area, signalling an expansion in the military's scope

Flag carrier Middle East Airlines is navigating dangerous skies as the Israeli military pummels the city

Israel believed to be unwilling to give up opportunity to weaken Hezbollah, while the Iran-backed group is keen to be seen as standing firm, experts say