Editorial photo #13647185 Unrest, Conflicts and War

Protest In Beirut, Lebanon

Residents, mukhtars, and inhabitants of southern Lebanese border villages gather at Martyrs' Square in central Beirut, Lebanon, on April 30, 2026, to protest against the destruction of their villages and restrictions on returning, following orders from the Israeli army. On April 30, an Israeli army spokesperson announced the evacuation of eight southern villages ahead of planned military operations. After the ceasefire began on April 17, Israel established a ''Yellow Line,'' a strip of Lebanese territory approximately 10 kilometers deep along the border, where it has been conducting operations and demolishing villages. (Photo by STR/NurPhoto)