Beirut Blasts: German Diplomat Killed in Explosions, Says Germany's Foreign Minister Heiko Mass

Beirut, August 6: A diplomat from Germany was killed in blasts that rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut on August 4, German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass said on Thursday. In a statement, Heiko Mass said the diplomat who was working at the German embassy in Lebanon died at her apartment. The death toll from the deadly explosions has increased to 135. Lebanon Blast Caught on Camera: Terrifying Videos and Images of Explosion at Beirut Port Shared.

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"Our worst fear was confirmed. A member of our embassy in Beirut was killed in her home in the aftermath of the explosion," Mass said. "I would like to thank everyone who, like our late colleague, takes great personal risks every day in the service of our country," he added. A series of blasts rocked the Beirut port on Tuesday, leaving scores dead and around 4000 wounded, and shaking buildings all over the city. Beirut Blast: UN-Backed Special Tribunal Postpones Verdict on Killing of Ex-Lebanon PM Rafic Hariri.

German Diplomat Among Dead in Beirut Blast, Says Foreign Minister Heiko Mass:

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Earlier today, Maas told the German tabloid Bild that he had spoken with Lebnonese Foreign Minister Charbel Wehbe to enquire, "How Germany can help quickly and without red tape." "The images of Beirut struck our hearts," Mass had said. A number of German governmental agencies are preparing to send officials to Lebanon in order to help with recovery efforts.