MASSIVE explosions in Beirut, Lebanon [View all]

[Dennis Donovan]

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Zaiنab Hijazi @zainabhijazi97

Just received this video!!! Everyone stay safe. #Beirut

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11:21 AM · Aug 4, 2020

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Joyce Karam @Joyce_Karam

BREAKING: Explosions in Beirut #Lebanon

• 2 explosions in last 15 min
• One at Port, one inside Beirut
• Reports it’s near ex PM Hariri residence in city center
• Second very loud, shook city, houses
• This week is International Tribunal verdict into killing of Rafik Hariri

Joyce Karam @Joyce_Karam

Moment that the second explosion hit #Beirut Lebanon. Many houses damaged, injuries reported.

First was at Port. This is closer to downtown

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11:31 AM · Aug 4, 2020

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-53656220

Beirut blast: Explosion rocks city ahead of Hariri verdict

7 minutes ago

A large blast has hit the Lebanese capital, Beirut, ahead of the verdict in a trial for the killing of ex-PM Rafik Hariri in 2005.

Reports say the explosion was in the port area of the city, with unconfirmed reports of a second blast.

Video showed a large mushroom cloud and extensive damage.

A UN tribunal is due to issue its verdict in the trial in absentia of four suspects in the murder by car bomb of Rafik Hariri.

All four are members of the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group, which has consistently denied any role in Hariri's death.

The possible second explosion was reported to be at the Hariri residence in the city.

There is no word yet on casualties.

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Borzou Daragahi 🖊🗒 @borzou

Stunning video shows explosions just minutes ago at Beirut port

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11:47 AM · Aug 4, 2020

Like Halifax, 1917...