Lebanon Marks Sixth Anniversary of Beirut Port Blast Amid New Destruction

Lebanon marked the sixth anniversary of the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion, which killed at least 218 people, with marches and vigils demanding justice. Families of victims continue to press for accountability; the case file was sealed in March 2026 and referred to the Court of Cassation for review, a step toward eventual trials. The anniversary was overshadowed by fresh destruction in south Lebanon from the ongoing Israeli campaign.