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Gaza: Israel Sends Negotiators to Doha, Hamas Open to Conditional Ceasefire

Israel announced on Thursday that it would dispatch a delegation to Qatar to negotiate a deal concerning Gaza that involves the release of hostages, while Hamas stated it was open to discussions on a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory devastated by over a year of war. The latest indirect negotiations, facilitated by mediators—Qatar, Egypt, ...

The Support Front in a Tight Grip!

The title of the nightmare could well be "Support Front." A major strategic mistake that will haunt generations of Lebanese for the next 50 years. How could the perception of events have become so distorted that the decision of a few ended up plunging an entire population into the abyss? For a whole year, the warnings were repetitive and clear: ...

Hamas Says Ready for Peace if Israel Agree Ceasefire

A senior Hamas official told AFP on Thursday that the group had told Egyptian officials it was ready to stop fighting in Gaza if Israel committed to a ceasefire deal. The official said a Hamas delegation discussed "ideas and proposals" related to a Gaza truce with Egyptian officials in Cairo on Thursday. "Hamas has expressed readiness to stop ...

Gaza's Civil Defense Halts Work in North Due to Israeli Threats

Gaza's civil defense agency said Thursday it can no longer provide first responder services in the north of the territory, accusing Israeli forces of threatening to "bomb and kill" its crews. Since October 6, the Israeli military has mounted a sweeping air and land assault on north Gaza, initially focused on the Jabalia area, describing it as an ...

Gaza: US and Qatar Announce New Ceasefire Talks

The United States and Qatar on Thursday announced a resumption of negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said mediators were exploring new options after months of failing to seal a US-led plan. Blinken said negotiators would resume talks "in the coming days" on ways to end the year-long Gaza war and free ...

Blinken Heads to Qatar, a Key Mediator, to Push for Gaza Truce

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to key Hamas mediator Qatar on Thursday, seeking momentum to end the Gaza war following Israel's killing of the group's leader. Two days after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Blinken flew from Saudi Arabia to the Qatari capital, Doha, to assess Hamas's position on a ...

WHO Suspends Polio Vaccination in Northern Gaza Amid Escalating Violence

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Wednesday that “intense bombardment” and “escalating violence” in northern Gaza have forced it to postpone the final phase of a child polio vaccination campaign. The necessary second round of vaccinations was completed in central and southern Gaza and was set to begin on Wednesday in the ...

War Diary: Day 382

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 22, 2024.

Poverty Rate Across Palestinian Territory Doubles in a Year

The poverty rate across the Palestinian territories is projected to nearly double this year, reaching 74.3 percent after months of fighting in Gaza, according to a report by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) released on Tuesday. "The immediate consequence of the war, not just in terms of physical infrastructure destruction, but also regarding ...

Fake News in Wartime: Weaponized Lies

In this episode of Debunked, we expose how misinformation is weaponized during wartime. From false claims during the ongoing Lebanon war, to unverified stories in the Israel-Hamas war, and disinformation in the Ukraine-Russia war, fake news fuels fear and confusion.

Blinken Arrives in Israel to Push for Ceasefire

This marks his 11th trip to the Middle East since Hamas's attack on Israel over a year ago, which triggered the Gaza war, and his first visit since the conflict with Hezbollah escalated late last month. Blinken is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials as Israel considers its response to Iran's missile ...