This is Beirut, 04/11 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hamas said on Monday it held talks with rival Palestinian faction Fatah in Cairo to discuss the war in Gaza and moves towards national consensus. "A meeting was held with the brothers in the Fatah movement at a generous Egyptian invitation. They discussed various national issues, especially the war on Gaza and pathways for national action," ...
This is Beirut, 04/11 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute
A senior Hamas source told the London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed website on Monday that the recent talks in Cairo between Hamas and Fatah delegations ended with an agreement to form an administrative committee for Gaza. According to the website, this committee is set to manage civil and humanitarian affairs in Gaza after the war ends. This comes ...
Natasha Metni Torbey, 25/10 18:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Thirty-three days since the escalation of fighting between Hezbollah and Israel began on September 23, the war shows no signs of ending. However, in 2006, the 33rd day marked the end of a "minor" conflict compared to what we are witnessing today. While the wars of 2006 and 2024 have striking similarities, major differences are observed in terms ...
This is Beirut, 09/10 16:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Hamas said on Wednesday it had begun meetings with rival Palestinian faction Fatah in Cairo to discuss the year-long war in the Gaza Strip and efforts towards national unity. "A meeting has just started in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, between the delegations of the Hamas movement and the Fatah movement," a Hamas statement read. It added that ...
Jad Ramadan, 21/09 22:15 - Reading : less than a minute
In their second game of the al-Wahda friendly tournament, Sagesse narrowly defeated Fatah/FUS (Morocco) 82-78. The match was intense from start to finish, with both teams fighting hard for victory. The game also marked the return of Cleanthony Early, completing Sagesse's roster for the season. At halftime, the Lebanese led 47-40, but the gap ...
This Is Beirut, 21/08 12:59 - Reading : less than a minute
An Israeli drone targeted a vehicle in Saida late on Wednesday morning, killing Khalil al-Maqdah, a general in the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades, Fatah's armed wing. According to preliminary information, the victim was on his way to the locality of Mieh-Mieh. Israeli Strike Kills Fatah Official in Saida pic.twitter.com/vJHoRR678F — This is Beirut ...
Malo Pinatel, 24/07 11:01 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Palestinian factions announced the signing of a “national unity” in agreement on Tuesday, July 23, in Beijing. This is Beirut spoke with researcher Guy Burton, a specialist in Sino-Middle Eastern relations, to highlight China's role in the Levant. On Tuesday, July 23, Musa Abu Marzouk, a senior official in Hamas’ political bureau, announced ...
Cian ward, 22/07 17:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
China hosted reconciliation talks, from Saturday to Sunday, between 14 different Palestinian factions - including Hamas and Fatah - in their latest effort to resolve long standing Palestinian divisions. Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reports that a two-way discussion was held between Fatah and Hamas on 20 July. This was followed on 21 July with a meeting for ...
This Is Beirut, 24/06 15:43 - Reading : less than a minute
“Fateh” security executive, Yassine Akl, was killed on Monday in Ain el-Hilweh camp, eyewitness sources told This is Beirut. Circumstances of the murder haven’t yet been determined, as he is believed to have been killed by Islamists. “Fateh” movement is currently on alert, in the Tira neighborhood of the camp, with residents displaced ...
This Is Beirut, 13/06 18:51 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Certain Gazans are growing frustrated with Hamas, over delays in ending the war that has destroyed so many lives. Some Gazans have criticized Hamas, which rules the besieged Palestinian territory, for failing to end the war with Israel that has devastated their lives. Hamas has "led the Palestinian people into a war of annihilation", said Umm ...
This Is Beirut, 30/04 11:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
China said on Tuesday that rival Palestinian groups Hamas and Fatah met in Beijing recently for "in-depth and candid talks on promoting intra-Palestinian reconciliation." "The two sides fully expressed their political will to achieve reconciliation through dialogue and consultation, discussed many specific issues and made positive progress," ...