In the Lebanese city of Tripoli, 14 people were killed in an old building collapse.

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09/02/2026
According to Lebanese authorities on the 9th, Husseh, director of the Lebanese Civil Defense Directorate, stated that the search and rescue operation for the collapsed old building in the northern city of Tripoli, Lebanon, has been completed. The accident confirmed 14 deaths and 8 people rescued. Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the collapsed building on the 8th, promising to provide temporary shelters for the affected residents and emphasizing that the government will hold relevant parties accountable.