The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tripoli/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:22:25 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Tripoli | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/tripoli/ 32 32 At least 14 killed in building collapse in Lebanon’s Tripoli https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-14-killed-in-building-collapse-in-lebanons-tripoli/ Mon, 09 Feb 2026 09:31:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3750987 Local activists say the disaster was 'a testament to the accumulated neglect of this forgotten city' in country's north

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]]> Wearing Lebanese uniforms, some 20 Israeli commandos took part in Friday raid – report https://www.timesofisrael.com/wearing-lebanese-uniforms-some-20-israeli-commandos-took-part-in-friday-raid-report/ Sun, 03 Nov 2024 12:48:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3410853 Hezbollah-affiliated media says special forces were likely in area for reconnaissance before nabbing alleged terror operative, reiterates claim German Navy coordinated with Israel

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]]> Fighting in Libyan capital forces closure of airport https://www.timesofisrael.com/fighting-in-libyan-capital-forces-closure-of-airport/ Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:25:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3072764 No immediate reports of casualties in clashes between 444 Brigade and Al-Radaa Force, both of which are linked to the Tripoli-based government

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]]> Most FMs boycott Arab League meeting in Tripoli amid dispute over Libyan government https://www.timesofisrael.com/most-fms-boycott-arab-league-meeting-in-tripoli-amid-dispute-over-libyan-government/ Sun, 22 Jan 2023 14:20:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2931943 Egypt, UAE and Saudi Arabia among members absent from forum, challenging legitimacy of government whose rival they back

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]]> Libya, Turkey sign defense deals building on 2019 maritime border agreement https://www.timesofisrael.com/libya-turkey-sign-defense-deals-building-on-2019-maritime-border-agreement/ Tue, 25 Oct 2022 20:47:46 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2859362 Ankara's claim to potentially gas-rich areas of eastern Mediterranean angers Greece, France and EU, while Egypt rejects legitimacy of Tripoli-based PM in divided Libya

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]]> Over 30 killed in Tripoli clashes between forces backed by rival Libyan regimes https://www.timesofisrael.com/over-30-killed-in-tripoli-clashes-between-forces-backed-by-rival-libyan-regimes/ Sun, 28 Aug 2022 19:49:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2826035 At least 17 civilians slain in fighting, as residents fear escalation in monthslong stalemate between Tripoli-based prime minister and premier situated in country's east

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]]> Libya sees rebirth of traditional jewelry craft once taught by Jewish artisans https://www.timesofisrael.com/libya-sees-rebirth-of-traditional-jewelry-craft-once-taught-by-jewish-artisans/ Sat, 09 Jul 2022 17:53:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2795520 People of all ages come to train at Tripoli schools in art of filigree, which involves the use of beads, threads, and precious materials to create detailed designs

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]]> At least 6, including little girl, dead after migrant ship capsizes off Lebanon https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-least-6-including-little-girl-dead-after-migrant-ship-capsizes-off-lebanon/ Sun, 24 Apr 2022 16:10:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2750478 Accident not the first of its kind for crisis-hit country, as growing number attempt escape by sea to better future, given rising poverty and unemployment rates

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]]> Lebanese take to the streets as currency hits a new low https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-take-to-the-streets-as-currency-hits-a-new-low/ Fri, 12 Jun 2020 08:27:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2325678 Protesters attack banks in expression of anger at their perceived role in deepening economic malaise; Lebanese pound continues to tumble against the dollar

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]]> Protests turn to riots as crisis-hit Lebanon approves economic rescue plan https://www.timesofisrael.com/protests-turn-to-riots-as-crisis-hit-lebanon-approves-economic-rescue-plan/ Thu, 30 Apr 2020 14:40:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2296065&preview=true&preview_id=2296065 Army clashes again with protesters angered by soaring inflation and unprecedented devaluation of the Lebanese pound, which hit a record low this week

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]]> Riots break out in impoverished north Lebanon city as currency crashes https://www.timesofisrael.com/riots-break-out-in-impoverished-north-lebanon-city-amid-currency-crash/ Tue, 28 Apr 2020 03:58:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2293860 Protesters attack banks, clash with security forces in Tripoli as virus outbreak exacerbates longstanding economic crisis and Lebanese pound sinks to record low

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]]> Lebanese protesters back in streets following brief lull https://www.timesofisrael.com/lebanese-protesters-back-in-streets-following-brief-lull/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 12:31:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2220632 Demonstrators burn tires, block 3 main highways leading to Beirut, demand removal of ruling elite and replacement with fresh leaders

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]]> UN says 220 killed in two days of fighting over Libya’s capital https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-says-220-killed-in-two-days-of-fighting-over-libyas-capital/ Sat, 20 Apr 2019 13:52:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2061005 Clashes threaten to ignite civil war on the scale of the 2011 uprising that toppled and killed dictator Muammar Gaddafi

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]]> Suicide bomber attacks Libya’s Foreign Ministry; 3 killed https://www.timesofisrael.com/suicide-bomber-attacks-libyas-foreign-ministry-3-killed/ Tue, 25 Dec 2018 10:15:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1986395 Another attacker shot dead before he can detonate explosive vest; at least seven injured by assault

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]]> US accused of allowing Libya to keep seized Jewish property https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-accused-of-allowing-libya-to-keep-seized-jewish-property/ Fri, 23 Feb 2018 03:06:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1797438 Agreement meant to protect Libya's heritage actually legitimizes Tripoli's confiscation of objects belonging to exiled Jews, activists say

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