BEIRUT: The death toll in the huge explosions that rocked Port of Beirut on Tuesday has reached 154, Lebanese Health Minister Hamad Hassan announced on Friday. The two huge explosions at the port killed at least 154 people and injured about 5,000 others, while causing massive damages in the city. Nasrallah responded to growing calls that Hezbollah be held at least partly accountable. “If you want to start a battle against the resistance over this incident, you will get no results,” Nasrallah said, referring to Hezbollah. A fire that broke out ignited the stockpile, triggering the explosions.

Source: Manila Times August 08, 2020 18:25 UTC