War Diary : Day 97
par Lyne Sammouri, 11/01 20:44 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 11, 2024.
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Abdullah II, Sisi and Abbas Call for Gaza Ceasefire
par This Is Beirut, 10/01 22:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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 ...
Abbas 'Committed' to Reform as Gaza War Rages
par This Is Beirut, 10/01 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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 ...
UN Mission Allowed in Gaza under Diplomatic Push
par This Is Beirut, 09/01 23:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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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 ...
WHO Announces Reduction in Gaza Aid Capacity
par This Is Beirut, 09/01 22:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The WHO announced a reduction in its capacity to aid Gaza residents on Tuesday, citing a "humanitarian catastrophe" unfolding in the territory due to the war led by Israel against Hamas. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Tuesday that its ability to assist the residents of Gaza has diminished, as a "humanitarian catastrophe" unfolds in ...
ICC Investigating Journalist Deaths in Gaza
par This Is Beirut, 09/01 19:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The International Criminal Court officially announced, on Tuesday, that it is conducting an investigation into potential crimes against journalists since the onset of the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. Numerous reporters have lost their lives in the region during the hostilities. The International Criminal Court (ICC) ...
Blinken Tours Mideast to Discuss Hamas-Israel War Escalations
par Chelsea Al Arif, 09/01 14:18 - Reading : less than a minute
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently touring the Middle East to address the Hamas-Israel war. He visited Jordan, Turkey, Israel, UAE, KSA and Qatar, and emphasized US leadership in preventing war escalation. Egypt and the West Bank are next on the agenda.
Blinken, Israelis Agree on UN Mission in North Gaza
par This Is Beirut, 09/01 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared that he has reached an agreement with Israeli officials to allow a UN mission into northern Gaza to assess the return of Palestinians to the region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he has reached an agreement with Israeli officials over the entry of a UN mission into northern Gaza to ensure ...
Blinken in Tel Aviv Amid Increased Regional Tensions
par This Is Beirut, 08/01 23:28 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Antony Blinken, the top US diplomat, arrived in Tel Aviv late Monday as part of a regional tour aimed at preventing further escalation. This visit comes in the midst of Israel's military actions in Gaza against Hamas, and Hezbollah has reported the death of a high-ranking commander due to an Israeli strike. Top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived ...
War Diary: Day 94
par Tylia El Helou, 08/01 21:15 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 8, 2024.
Israeli Army Shifts to 'New Phase' in War
par This Is Beirut, 08/01 20:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli Army Spokesperson Daniel Hagari announced to The New York Times that the Israeli military has begun a new, less intensive phase in its war against Hamas in Gaza. The transition already in place has featured fewer ground troops and airstrikes, he says. The comments came hours before US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's expected arrival ...
Saydet al-Jabal Stigmatizes Return of Palestinian Armed Presence
par This Is Beirut, 08/01 19:12 - Reading : less than a minute
The Saydet al-Jabal Gathering strongly criticized the armed Palestinian presence at the funeral of Hamas number two Saleh al-Arouri, assassinated last Tuesday in the southern suburbs, condemning "the return to the days of the Palestinian armed presence, which caused deep conflict among the Lebanese as early as 1969." In a statement issued at the ...