War Diary: Day 374
Hala Abdallah 14/10 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 14, 2024.
Lebanon
France Reaffirms Support for UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
This is Beirut 14/10 22:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Monday, French Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu affirmed his country’s continued support for UN peacekeepers from the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), saying they are "meant to stay." This announcement comes two days before a meeting of European nations contributing to the mission. "The day the weapons fall silent, there ...
Israeli Strikes Destroy Ottoman-Era Market in South Lebanon
This is Beirut 14/10 22:38 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli strikes destroyed a historic market in Lebanon's southern city of #Nabatieh, which dates back to 1910.
Grandi: There Is a Need to Prevent a Wider Regional Conflict with Global Repercussions
This is Beirut 14/10 22:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United Nations emphasized on Monday the urgent need for a "ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza to prevent a wider regional conflict that could have global repercussions." UN High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi stated that "a ceasefire supported by a meaningful peace process is the only way to break the cycle of violence, hatred and ...
Netanyahu Vows No Mercy After Deadly Hezbollah Drone Strike
This Beirut 14/10 22:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday vowed to strike Hezbollah without mercy, a day after the Iran-backed group's deadliest strike on Israel since the start of the war in late September. Hezbollah's drone attack on an Israeli base killed four soldiers on Sunday, while another 60 people were injured, according to the Israeli ...
Lebanon’s Complaint to UN: Israel Should Be Held Accountable
This is Beirut 14/10 22:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Lebanon's Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York, under the instructions of caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib, submitted an identical complaint to both UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council in response to repeated Israeli attacks targeting United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) ...
US Embassy Reiterates Security Alert, Urges Citizens to Leave Lebanon Now
This is Beirut 14/10 20:58 - Reading : less than a minute
The United States Embassy in Lebanon reiterated its security arlert on Monday, “strongly” advising American citizens to depart from the embattled country immediately. In a statement, the embassy noted that “since September 27, the US government has added thousands of (airplane) seats in extra capacity to accommodate US citizens and their ...
AnalysisDamascus: A Ruthless Universe…
Marc Saikali 14/10 20:52 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
“One people, two countries,” proclaimed Hafez al-Assad. Syria's role in Lebanon's disintegration is significant. The 100-day battle in 1978, during which the Syrian army surrounded and incessantly bombarded the Ashrafieh neighborhoods, the brutal siege of Zahleh in 1981… These events, among many others, are deeply ingrained in collective ...
North Lebanon's Ayto Hit by Israeli Strike for the First Time, Killing 19
This is Beirut 14/10 19:09 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli warplanes struck a residential apartment in Ayto in the Zgharta district on Monday, the first such attack targeting the north Lebanon town. According to the Ministry of Public Health, the preliminary death toll has risen to 19, with four injured. Rescue operations are still ongoing. The targeted apartment was leased to displaced families ...
Beirut Welcomes Humanitarian Aid From Gulf States
This is Beirut 14/10 18:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon continues to receive much-needed humanitarian aid from several countries as it grapples with a worsening crisis and escalation of the fighting between Israel and Hezbollah. Saudi Arabia The second plane from Saudi Arabia's relief air bridge to Lebanon arrived at Rafic Hariri International Airport in Beirut on Monday, carrying 30 tons of ...
Spanish PM Says 'No Withdrawal' of UN Force from Lebanon
This is Beirut 14/10 18:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday said there would be "no withdrawal" of the UN peacekeeping force(UNIFIL) from southern Lebanon following Israeli attacks and calls to leave. Israel's offensive against the Hezbollah militia has thrust the UNIFIL force deployed in Lebanon since 1978 into the spotlight. The force, which involves ...
Jordanian PM Affirms Support for Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
This is Beirut 14/10 15:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Jordanian Prime Minister Jaafar Hassan on Monday called for “the need to respect UN Security Council Resolution 1701” (which ended the war between Israel and Hezbollah in 2006). This statement was made by Hassan during a meeting on Monday morning at the Serail in Amman, where he welcomed caretaker Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati. Mr. ...