An Israeli airstrike on a State Security agency building in Nabatieh, southern Lebanon, killed at least 13 Lebanese security force members on April 10-11, 2026, marking a significant escalation as the attack targeted government forces during US-Iran peace talks. Despite Israel issuing evacuation warnings for areas near Beirut's only international airport—which handles eight million passengers annually—the facility remained operational at reduced capacity with less than half its normal traffic. Lebanese aviation chief Mohammed Aziz maintained operations based on risk assessments from the US embassy and guarantees received during the week of April 7 that the airport would be spared, with Americans serving as main intermediaries for air traffic coordination. Middle East Airlines reduced Turkey flights from 11 to three daily, while most other carriers suspended service, leaving departure boards largely red with cancellations as just dozens of travelers occupied the normally packed terminal.
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