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UN Mission Allowed in Gaza under Diplomatic Push

Intense strikes were reported overnight in Khan Yunis and Rafah, the biggest cities in the southern part of Gaza, which are crowded with internally displaced people. Israel's army said its forces killed 40 militants over the past 24 hours in "expanded ground operations including air strikes" in Khan Younes, and that troops had seized AK-47 ...

Abbas 'Committed' to Reform as Gaza War Rages

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that Mahmoud Abbas is dedicated to overhauling the Palestinian Authority with the aim of potentially reuniting the conflict-affected Gaza and the occupied West Bank under its governance. US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is committed ...

Abdullah II, Sisi and Abbas Call for Gaza Ceasefire

Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas jointly advocated, on Wednesday, for sustained pressure to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians. Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader ...

War Diary : Day 97

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 11, 2024.

Dozens Die in Israeli Bombardment of Central and Southern Gaza

Israeli airstrikes cause dozens of fatalities in central and southern Gaza overnight on Thursday-Friday. Concerns grow over civilian casualties and international response in the 98-day conflict. Oxfam notes a record daily death toll, impacting communities on both sides. Israeli strikes killed dozens in Gaza overnight on Thursday-Friday, sources on ...

War Diary: Day 98

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 12, 2024.

Gaza Telecoms Disrupted as Israeli Bombardment Continues

On the 98th day of the war between Hamas and Israel, internet and telephone connections were cut in the Gaza Strip. Israeli bombardments continue in the south of the enclave, while humanitarian aid is struggling to get through. Telecommunication services were cut across besieged Gaza on Friday as Israeli strikes killed dozens in southern cities ...

Israeli Strikes Claim Dozens on 99th Day of Gaza Conflict

Overnight Israeli airstrikes killed at least 60 in besieged Gaza, with dozens more wounded. The Israeli army claimed to have eliminated four "terrorists" in Khan Younes in Gaza. Gaza Health Ministry said Saturday that Israeli strikes overnight killed at least 60 people, with dozens more wounded, in the besieged territory. Witnesses in the Gaza ...

Gaza War Expands With Increased Red Sea Attacks

The destructive conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and concerns about a potential regional escalation heightened after US and British forces targeted pro-Hamas Houthi rebels in Yemen on Friday, in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping. The devastating conflict has unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and fears of a ...

Israel Detains Sisters of Slain Hamas Leader Al-Arouri

Israeli soldiers detained two sisters of Saleh al-Arouri, a senior leader of Hamas who was killed in Lebanon this month, as confirmed by Palestinian sources and the Israeli army on Sunday. Israeli soldiers detained two sisters of Saleh al-Arouri, a top leader of Hamas who was killed in Lebanon this month, Palestinian sources and the Israeli army ...

Gaza War Marks 100th Day of Fighting

The Israel-Hamas conflict marked a distressing point of 100 days on Sunday, witnessing an increase in civilian casualties in Gaza. The Israel-Hamas war reached a grim milestone of 100 days on Sunday, with more civilian deaths in Gaza, and relatives of dozens of hostages still awaiting their freedom. There were also casualties in the West Bank, ...

Iran and the Inevitable War

The Iranian regime is mobilizing on all fronts while cynically downplaying the likelihood of a generalized conflict. There is nothing unusual since its unending maneuvering, within and outside borders, is part of its survival strategy. This regime is by definition predatory and driven towards a proactive destabilization policy as a corollary to ...