War Diary: Day 61
Tylia El Helou, 2023-12-06 21:51 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for December 6, 2023.
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Israeli Army Intercepts Missile Targeting Eilat
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-06 16:44 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli Army reported that it had intercepted a surface-to-surface missile targeting Eilat, a southern town in Israel. In a post on X, the Israeli Army spokesperson, Daniel Hagari, said, “Following the warning in the area of the city of Eilat, a surface-to-surface missile was detected, launched into the territory of the State of Israel and ...
China-US Talks on De-Escalating Israel-Hamas Conflict
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-06 12:21 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The top diplomats from China and the US weighed in on the Israel-Hamas dispute, emphasizing the urgent need for de-escalation and the necessity for all sides to take action to halt the conflict's spread. However, China warned against US support for Taiwan, insisting on non-interference in its internal affairs. The top diplomats from China and ...
Intense Clashes as Israel Encircles Khan Yunis
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-06 10:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli army intensified its encirclement of southern Gaza's main city, Khan Yunis, engaging in fierce combat with Hamas militants and prompting the displacement of civilians. The conflict has shifted south, causing extensive damage in the north and resulting in a high death toll. The Israeli army encircled the main city in southern Gaza on ...
Gaza’s Ceasefire Faces Multiple Hurdles
2023-12-06 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
International and regional pressure on the warring parties, especially Israel and the obstructionist axis (Hezbollah and its allies), is intensifying. This comes after the renewal of hostilities and the refusal to prolong the humanitarian ceasefire, which was hoped to halt military operations, lead to the unconditional release of all ...
The Cairo Agreement, Lebanon's Pandora's Box (1/2)
2023-12-05 23:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In light of the war that erupted in Gaza on October 7, analysts frequently draw upon the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to frame current events in their historical context. Within this framework, the Cairo Agreement is a frequently cited reference, especially concerning Lebanon's connections with the Palestinian resistance. Le ...
Israel Presses On with South Gaza Invasion
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-05 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel pressed on with its expanded ground operation against Hamas in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday following the end of a seven-day truce last week. The Israeli army said its ground forces were engaged in fighting in Gaza's second-biggest city, Khan Yunis, in the south of the territory. The Israeli military confirmed that its ground forces were ...
War Diary: Day 60
Tylia El Helou, 2023-12-05 22:33 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for December 5, 2023.
US Sanctions Extremist Israeli Settlers
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-05 21:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The United States on Tuesday announced its decision to deny visas to extremist Israeli settlers involved in attacks against Palestinians. This move is aimed at increasing pressure to mitigate a surge in violence in the West Bank amid the Gaza war. The United States said Tuesday it would refuse visas for extremist Israeli settlers who attack ...
Mistreatment and Abuse in Israeli Prisons
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-05 20:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Former Palestinian detainees, released as part of a prisoner-hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, have reported incidents of beatings, deprivation and a significant deterioration in conditions in Israeli jails, particularly following Hamas's violent attacks on October 7. Released under a prisoner-hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, ...
Qatar's Emir Accuses Israel of Committing Genocide
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-05 13:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Qatari Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, strongly criticized international inaction on the Israel-Hamas war. Speaking at a Gulf Cooperation Council meeting, he described it as “shameful” and accused Israel of committing genocide. Qatar's Emir criticized what he labeled as “shameful” international inaction over the Israel-Hamas ...
Israel Intensifies Offensive in Southern Gaza
This Is Beirut, 2023-12-05 10:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israel has escalated its offensive in southern Gaza, prompting escalating clashes with Hamas militants and raising concerns for trapped civilians in the densely populated territory. Israeli troops battled Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip on Tuesday after expanding their offensive deeper into the besieged territory, with warnings that an ...