• A Palestinian woman holds a Lebanese flag to show solidarity with the Lebanese people following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, in Gaza City August 6, 2020. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
    A Palestinian woman holds a Lebanese flag to show solidarity with the Lebanese people following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, in Gaza City August 6, 2020. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem
  • Palestinians hold Lebanese flags as they gather to show solidarity with the Lebanese people following the huge explosions in Beirut's port area, in Gaza City, on August 6, 2020. / AFP / MOHAMMED ABED
    Palestinians hold Lebanese flags as they gather to show solidarity with the Lebanese people following the huge explosions in Beirut's port area, in Gaza City, on August 6, 2020. / AFP / MOHAMMED ABED
  • Palestinian women hold Lebanese flags and candles during march in solidarity with the Lebanese people in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
    Palestinian women hold Lebanese flags and candles during march in solidarity with the Lebanese people in Rafah refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
  • Palestinian children hold candles during a march in solidarity with the Lebanese people in Rafah's refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
    Palestinian children hold candles during a march in solidarity with the Lebanese people in Rafah's refugee camp, southern Gaza Strip. EPA
  • Palestinians light candles to show solidarity with the Lebanese people following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. REUTERS
    Palestinians light candles to show solidarity with the Lebanese people following Tuesday's blast in Beirut's port area, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. REUTERS
  • The flag hangs at half-mast at the Embassy of Lebanon in The Hague, The Netherlands. EPA
    The flag hangs at half-mast at the Embassy of Lebanon in The Hague, The Netherlands. EPA
  • A combination image shows the Eiffel Tower in Paris is seen illuminated before its traditional night-time illumination is switched off and after in support of the victims in Beirut. EPA
    A combination image shows the Eiffel Tower in Paris is seen illuminated before its traditional night-time illumination is switched off and after in support of the victims in Beirut. EPA
  • Palestinians donate blood in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
    Palestinians donate blood in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip. AFP
  • The Lebanese flag projected on the Kuwait towers in a show of solidarity. AFP
    The Lebanese flag projected on the Kuwait towers in a show of solidarity. AFP
  • Brazil's Corinthians players hold banner "Our feelings and hearts are with Lebanon" before their football match against Palmeiras. AFP
    Brazil's Corinthians players hold banner "Our feelings and hearts are with Lebanon" before their football match against Palmeiras. AFP
  • Lebanese people and members of the public attend the Solidarity Stand event next to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris, France. EPA
    Lebanese people and members of the public attend the Solidarity Stand event next to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Paris, France. EPA
  • A Lebanese national flag flies at half-mast at the Lebanese embassy in Moscow. AFP
    A Lebanese national flag flies at half-mast at the Lebanese embassy in Moscow. AFP
  • Flowers left outside the Lebanese embassy in Moscow. AFP
    Flowers left outside the Lebanese embassy in Moscow. AFP
  • The Lebanese national flag flying at half-mast at the Lebanon embassy in Paris. AFP
    The Lebanese national flag flying at half-mast at the Lebanon embassy in Paris. AFP
  • A book of condolence for victims of Beirut blast, is displayed at Brussels city hall. AFP
    A book of condolence for victims of Beirut blast, is displayed at Brussels city hall. AFP
  • Paris Saint-Germain's players and Sochaux players observe a minute's silence. AFP
    Paris Saint-Germain's players and Sochaux players observe a minute's silence. AFP
  • A Christian worshipper wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prays for the victims of the deadly blast in Beirut. AP Photo
    A Christian worshipper wearing a mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19, prays for the victims of the deadly blast in Beirut. AP Photo
  • Palestinians light candles in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. REUTERS
    Palestinians light candles in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip. REUTERS
  • Lebanese come together for a vigil held at Kensington gardens in central London to honour the victims of the Beirut blast. AFP
    Lebanese come together for a vigil held at Kensington gardens in central London to honour the victims of the Beirut blast. AFP
  • Lebanese come together for a vigil held at Kensington gardens in central London to honour the victims of the Beirut blast. AFP
    Lebanese come together for a vigil held at Kensington gardens in central London to honour the victims of the Beirut blast. AFP
  • A woman cries in Toulouse, during a gathering to pay tribute to the Lebanese people. AFP
    A woman cries in Toulouse, during a gathering to pay tribute to the Lebanese people. AFP
  • A woman of the Lebanese community holds a candle during a vigil in memory of victims of the deadly blast in Beirut in front of Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris. AP Photo
    A woman of the Lebanese community holds a candle during a vigil in memory of victims of the deadly blast in Beirut in front of Sacre Coeur Basilica in Paris. AP Photo

World mourns victims of Beirut explosion - in pictures

Candlelight vigils in Paris and Gaza Strip, while landmarks light up in colours of the Lebanese flag

The National

August 06, 2020

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