August 4 – 2020 Beirut explosions - An explosion in the Port of Beirut kills 203 people.[11] August 5 – The government declares a two week state of emergency following the explosions.[12] August 9 – Protesters in Lebanon called on the government to end the neglect that caused the 4 August explosion.[13] August 10 – Prime Minister Hassan Diab announced that he and his entire cabinet had resigned following anger over the Beirut explosions.[14] August 27 – Two people were killed and at least ten wounded in clashes between Hezbollah and tribal members in Khalde.[15]