Bab al-Tabbaneh

Bab al-Tabbaneh is a neighborhood in Tripoli, Lebanon, known as the city's poorest area. It is currently newsworthy due to recent building collapses. In February 2026, two adjoining buildings collapsed, resulting in at least six deaths and seven injuries. This follows another building collapse in the same neighborhood weeks prior, where at least five people died. Rescue teams are actively searching for survivors trapped under the rubble. The incidents highlight the precarious state of infrastructure in the impoverished area and raise concerns about building safety and maintenance standards. The collapses underscore the urgent need for government intervention and support to address the underlying issues of poverty and inadequate housing in Bab al-Tabbaneh.