News and updates about Tyre

Investigation finds:

1982 Tyre headquarters explosion likely caused by suicide bomber

Explosion that killed 76 Israeli security forces that was previously blamed on a gas explosion now believed to have likely been an early suicide bombing directed by Iran, based on findings of new investigation.

1982 Tyre headquarters explosion likely caused by suicide bomber

Reports in Lebanon:

Two killed in strike attributed to Israel in the Tyre area

Reports in Lebanon claim two people killed in strike attributed to Israel in the village of Janta. Israel has not commented on the reports thus far.

Two killed in strike attributed to Israel in the Tyre area

Lebanon:

Hezbollah commander eliminated in drone attack

Media in Lebanon report that three missiles were fired at a car in Tyre. At least two Hezbollah terrorists killed.

Hezbollah commander eliminated in drone attack

After 40 years:

Inquiry board to reexamine cause of 1982 IDF HQ explosion

New evidence strengthens the possibility that the collapse of the Israeli HQ in Tyre was caused by a terrorist bomb and not a gas explosion.

Inquiry board to reexamine cause of 1982 IDF HQ explosion

Hamas blames Fatah for deaths of its members in Lebanon

Hamas officials claim rival Fatah is responsible for deaths of three of their members in a “Palestinian refugee camp” in Tyre.

Hamas blames Fatah for deaths of its members in Lebanon

Lebanon: Gunfight at 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Gunfight breaks out in camp for “Palestinian refugees” in Lebanon during funeral of Hamas member.

Lebanon: Gunfight at 'Palestinian refugee camp'

Hamas: Oxygen bottles, not weapons, exploded in Lebanon

Hamas denies explosions in Palestinian “refugee camp” in southern Lebanon were caused by ammunition blowing up.

Hamas: Oxygen bottles, not weapons, exploded in Lebanon

Explosion rocks Hamas weapons depot in Lebanon

Large explosion rocks Hamas weapons depot in Palestinian Arab camp in port city of Tyre.

Explosion rocks Hamas weapons depot in Lebanon

Explosion Reported in Lebanese City of Tyre

Blast goes off in southern Lebanon, near the city of Tyre, several hours after Israeli aircraft were reportedly near the area.

Explosion Reported in Lebanese City of Tyre

Lebanon: Hizbullah Supporters Protest in Tyre

Thousands of supporters of Hizbullah protest against a U.S.-made film mocking Islam and cartoons of prophet Mohammed.

Lebanon: Hizbullah Supporters Protest in Tyre

PA Arabs Riot, Block Road in Tyre, Lebanon

Dozens of Palestinian Authority Arabs rioted in Lebanon on Saturday, cutting off the main road leading to the city of Tyre.

PA Arabs Riot, Block Road in Tyre, Lebanon

EU Appoints New Mideast Envoy, Germany's Andreas Reinicke

The European Union has appointed a new Middle East envoy; Andreas Reinicke, Germany’s ambassador to Syria.

EU Appoints New Mideast Envoy, Germany's Andreas Reinicke

Restaurant Bombed in South Lebanon

The security situation in south Lebanon remains poor as a third bombing in Tyre destroys a waterfront restaurant.

Restaurant Bombed in South Lebanon

Report: Hizbullah Warehouse Explosion Fabricated

Last week's explosion at a Hizbullah warehouse in Lebanon may have never actually happened, according to Israel's Channel 10.

Report: Hizbullah Warehouse Explosion Fabricated

Explosion Rocks Hizbullah Weapons Warehouse

A secret Hizbullah terrorist weapons warehouse has exploded near the coastal city of Tyre in southern Lebanon, not far from Israel.

Explosion Rocks Hizbullah Weapons Warehouse

Tyre Bombings Raise Specter of Return to Sectarian Violence

Twin bombings targeting venues that serve alcohol in Tyre have raised the specter of renewed sectarian violence in Lebanon.

Tyre Bombings Raise Specter of Return to Sectarian Violence