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The Israel Defense Forces begin a blockade of Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport in order to prevent

the shipment of Iranian weapons to Lebanon. The blockade will not affect the operation of civilian flights at the airport.

Published September 28, 2024· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read
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Context: September 2024 Lebanon strikes.

The Israel Defense Forces begin a blockade of Beirut–Rafic Hariri International Airport in order to prevent the shipment of Iranian weapons to Lebanon. The blockade will not affect the operation of civilian flights at the airport.

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2024-09-28).