178K views · 619 reactions | An explosion shook Beirut, Lebanon today. It’s not clear what caused the blast. More than 60 people were killed and over 3,000 injured, according to a health minister: https://bit.ly/3a06bxQ | CBS 12 News | Facebook

39K views · 343 reactions | UPDATE: A massive explosion has hit the Lebanese capital Beirut, videos from witnesses have shown. Smoke could be seen billowing above the city's port following the explosion. There was damage to windows of several buildings, journalists at the scene reported. It is unknown whether anyone was injured in the blast or what caused it but witness footage showed several buildings falling near the explosion. | Euronews English | Facebook

3.9K views · 32 reactions | Aid agency CARE says the situation in Lebanon has escalated dramatically. Thousands have fled southern Lebanon since Israel launched hundreds of air strikes towards the region, killing 558 and injuring thousands. When news is breaking, stay in the know. Download the ABC NEWS app: https://ab.co/abcnewsapp | ABC News | Facebook

11K views · 183 reactions |  Lebanon is in crisis as relentless Israeli airstrikes push thousands from their homes, leaving them without shelter or basic needs. “We are talking about a lot of trauma and anxiety,” said UNHCR’s Representative in Lebanon, Ivo Freijsen. UNHCR Lebanon is working with local authorities to respond, but the needs are growing every day. https://unh.cr/66f2ee120 | UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency | Facebook

A year on from the start of mass protests in #Lebanon and authorities have failed to address people's demands for their social and economic rights. Lebanese authorities must cease their harassment of activists and journalist associated with October's protest movement. Excessive use of force against peaceful protests must end. #Lebanonprotests | Amnesty International