War Diary: Day 108
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-01-22 21:28 - 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 22, 2024.
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UK and US Sanction Hamas, PIJ Financiers
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-22 20:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United Kingdom and the United States jointly announced new measures involving asset freezes and travel bans targeting individuals associated with Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ). This action is part of their ongoing coordinated efforts to address regional Iran-backed militant activities. The United Kingdom and the United States ...
Israel Strikes Khan Younes as Pressure Grows on Netanyahu
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-22 13:41 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Fierce fighting between the Israeli Army and Hamas took place in Khan Younes, southern Gaza, on Monday, January 22. At the same time, the Netanyahu government is under increasing pressure, both domestically and internationally. The Israeli Army bombarded Khan Younes, the latest epicenter of the war in Gaza, on Monday after Prime Minister Benjamin ...
Editorial- Closely Following in Mélenchon’s Footsteps
Michel Touma, 2024-01-22 12:51 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
It was a somewhat mysterious and very discreet visit that Jean-Luc Mélenchon paid to Beirut last week. The leader and founder of the French opposition movement 'La France insoumise' (LFI) was tight-lipped during his brief stay in Lebanon. However, the echo of his recent positions regarding Hamas, following the deadly attack on October 7th, had ...
EU Pushes Israel on Two-State Solution
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-22 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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European Union foreign ministers in Brussels emphasized the importance of achieving a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians on Monday, following the conflict in Gaza. They held discussions with top diplomats from both sides and key Arab states. EU foreign ministers on Monday pressed Israel for an eventual two-state solution with ...
Violent Escalation Claims Two Fighters' Lives in Southern Lebanon
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-22 10:57 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel escalated its attacks in southern Lebanon on Monday, with Israeli artillery positions shelling several towns late into the night. Two fighters, one from Hezbollah and one from Hamas, were killed. Israeli artillery targeted the outskirts of the towns of Maroun al-Ras and Aitaroun at around 7:30 in the morning. The towns of Labbouneh and ...
Gaza: Hamas Defends October 7 Attacks
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-21 23:42 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On the 107th day of the conflict between Hamas and Israel, Hamas issued a document outlining its perspective on the events of October 7 and urging an end to what it termed "Israeli aggression." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected Hamas's demand for "surrender." Palestinian militant group Hamas on Sunday defended its October 7 ...
Netanyahu Firm on Opposition to Palestinian State
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-21 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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In a video shared on social media, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his ongoing opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state, considering it a significant threat to Israel's existence. "I will not compromise on full Israeli security control over all the territory west of Jordan," Netanyahu affirmed on Sunday. This ...
Hamas Has Lost 20-30% of Fighters, According to U.S. Intelligence
Aubin Eymard, 2024-01-21 14:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
According to the U.S. newspaper Wall Street Journal, the Palestinian armed group Hamas has reportedly lost between 20% and 30% of its fighters since October 7. The article, dated January 21st, cites sources within U.S. intelligence agencies. This figure aligns with statements made by the Israeli military last week, which announced the deaths of ...
Turkish Foreign Minister Discusses Ceasefire with Hamas Leader
2024-01-21 10:27 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan received Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Turkey on Sunday to discuss the release of the Israeli hostages and the introduction of a ceasefire in Gaza. Hamas's Qatar-based chief Ismail Haniyeh has held a meeting with the Turkish foreign minister, diplomatic sources said on Sunday, in the first official contact ...
Netanyahu Reaffirms his Opposition to Palestinian Sovereignty in Gaza
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-21 10:07 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Israeli Prime Minister reaffirmed to the US President his opposition to the restoration of Palestinian sovereignty in Gaza. Fierce fighting continued on Sunday in the Gaza Strip, while Israel carried out operations in the West Bank, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirming his opposition to "Palestinian sovereignty" in ...
Fighting Rages Across Gaza Where Death Toll Surges
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-20 23:03 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Saturday, Israel continued its ground offensive south of the enclave. In Tel Aviv, thousands of people demonstrated, calling for the return of hostages held in Gaza and early elections to oust Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The Gaza Strip witnesses a staggering rise in casualties, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejects ...