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World Bank: Damages and Losses in Lebanon Conflict Estimated at $8.5 Billion

This Is Beirut, 14/11 17:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The World Bank has published on Thursday an initial assessment report of the impact of conflict on Lebanon’s Economy and Key Sectors. According to a new World Bank report, the cost of physical damages and economic losses due to the conflict in Lebanon is estimated at USD 8.5 billion. The Lebanon Interim Damage and Loss Assessment (DaLA) finds ...

US Scenario for a Ceasefire

Bassam Abou Zeid, 13/11 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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According to informed sources, the outgoing administration of United States President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming one share a similar view regarding the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Both administrations see an opportunity to end the conflict and establish a new reality that would prevent Hezbollah from ...

Haaretz: Israeli Offensive in Lebanon Reportedly Nearing Completion

This is Beirut, 23/10 13:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel’s military operations in southern Lebanon are reportedly approaching their final stages, with significant progress made against Hezbollah’s forces, according to Israel’s major left-leaning newspaper Haaretz. Since the campaign began in late September, Israeli troops have successfully neutralized over 1,200 Hezbollah ...

Israel Ready to Allow Ships for Gaza Aid

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-31 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israel is ready to allow ships to deliver aid to the Gaza Strip as part of a proposed sea corridor from Cyprus, announced Israel's Foreign Minister on Sunday, as cited by Reuters. “It can start immediately,” Foreign Minister Eli Cohen said to Tel Aviv radio station 103 FM, as reported by Reuters. Additionally, Cohen explained that Britain, ...

Israel Replaces Foreign Minister Cohen

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-31 16:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The Israeli government approved the appointment of a new foreign minister to replace Eli Cohen on Sunday as part of a pre-arranged reshuffle. Israel Katz, the current energy minister, will exchange positions with Cohen in a ministerial rotation, pending parliamentary approval. Cohen will retain his position as a member of the security cabinet, ...

USA and Israel Discuss 'Different Phase' of War

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-27 10:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan met on Tuesday with Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer to discuss shifting “to a different phase” of the Israel-Hamas war, a White House official said. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss steps to improve the humanitarian situation in war-torn Gaza and minimize harm to ...

Netanyahu: No Peace Until Hamas Destroyed

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-26 15:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel made it clear that the war against Hamas will not end soon, while intensifying its attacks on the southern part of Gaza. New bombardments targeted the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, while Israel announced that it was stepping up its offensive against Hamas, despite international calls for a cease fire. On Tuesday, thick clouds of smoke rose into ...

Russian Airstrikes Kill Civilian Family in Syria

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-26 14:06 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Russian air strikes on the last major rebel stronghold in Syria killed five civilians from the same family, including three children, according to rescuers and a war monitor on Tuesday. "On December 25 at 10:00 pm (0700 GMT), Russian warplanes targeted civilian houses," on the outskirts of the town of Armanaz, in Idlib province, said Abdel Halim ...

Netanyahu Vows to Escalate Conflict

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-25 18:43 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip on Monday and vowed to step up the army's assault in the Palestinian territory, his party said. "I just came back from Gaza ... we're not stopping, we're continuing to fight, and we're intensifying the fighting in the coming days. It's going to be a long war that's not close to ...

Israel Contemplates Trading Hamas Leaders' Lives for Hostages

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-25 16:31 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israel is reportedly exploring an unconventional approach in dealing with Hamas leaders, Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif, by considering not killing them but rather granting immunity and relocating them to Qatar or another country. Such an agreement would only be entertained within the context of a broader solution, securing the release of all ...

Pope Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza in Christmas Message

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-25 15:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Pope Francis on Monday deplored the desperate humanitarian situation of Palestinians in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire and the freeing of hostages in his Christmas message. "My heart grieves for the victims of the abominable attack on 7 October, and I reiterate my urgent appeal for the liberation of those still being held hostage," ...

France Concludes Anti-Jihadist Operations in Sahel After Decade

This Is Beirut, 2023-12-22 14:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The last French troops have withdrawn from Niger, concluding over a decade of anti-jihadist operations in the Sahel, amid strained relations and regional coups. The last French troops withdrew from Niger on Friday, marking an end to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in West Africa's Sahel region, as reported by AFP and ...

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