War Diary: Day 103
Rayan Chami, 2024-01-17 21:47 - 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 17, 2024.
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Hamas Imposes New Conditions in Hostage Medicine Deal
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-17 19:38 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A high-ranking Hamas official unveiled, on Wednesday, updated requirements for the delivery of medication to hostages held by the group in Gaza. The official insisted that Israel should refrain from inspecting the trucks transporting the drugs. A top Hamas official announced new conditions Wednesday for delivering medicine to hostages held by the ...
Houthi Attacks Raise Tensions, Gaza Hostage Talks Offer Hope
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-16 23:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The United States conducted new strikes in Yemen on Tuesday, according to a US official. Concurrently, the Iran-backed Houthis asserted responsibility for a missile attack on a Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea. The White House expressed optimism, over discussions facilitated by Qatar which could result in a new agreement between Israel and ...
War Diary: Day 102
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-01-16 22:05 - 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 16, 2024.
Escalation of Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-16 18:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Tuesday, the Israeli air force carried out raids on Aita al-Shaab, as well as more than 15 strikes on the outskirts of Bayad, Wadi Slouki, and Wadi el-Hajir. The bombardments also hit the olive groves on the outskirts of Al-Abbara in Kfar Kila and the areas of Mays al-Jabal and Maroun al-Ras. The locality of Rab el-Thalathin was subjected to ...
Israel Escalates Gaza Assault amid Fears of Widening War
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-16 18:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israeli airstrikes killed at least 78 people in Gaza overnight, despite authorities de-escalation announcement. Simultaneously, Hamas's armed wing the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades fired 50 rockets toward Netivot in southern Israel, resulting in no casualties. Israel pummelled southern Gaza on Tuesday, killing dozens, even as authorities announced ...
EU Sanctions Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-16 18:02 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The European Union placed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, on its terrorist sanctions blacklist on Tuesday. This decision was taken in response to the Hamas' attacks on Israel on October 7. The European Union on Tuesday added Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar to its "terrorist" sanctions blacklist over the October 7 attacks on Israel. The move means that ...
Al-Ezz Brigades: An Unknown Group in South Lebanon
2024-01-16 15:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Lebanese security forces have not yet determined the identity of the Al-Ezz Brigades, a group that took responsibility for two attacks against the Israeli army which resulted in the death of six of its members. According to available information, the bodies of some of the victims remained in the territories controlled by the Israeli forces ...
Gaza Deaths Top 24,000 as War Lingers
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-15 22:46 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Health officials in Gaza reported on Monday over 24,000 deaths in the conflict with Israel that has shaken the region. Additionally, militants released a video confirming the death of two Israeli hostages. Health officials in Gaza reported on Monday 24,100 deaths in the war with Israel which has rocked the region, and militants released a video ...
War Diary: Day 101
Tylia El Helou, 2024-01-15 21:29 - 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 15, 2024.
Hamas Releases Video Announcing Death of Israeli Hostages
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-15 21:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Palestinian militant group Hamas released a new video on Monday, confirming the death of two Israeli hostages who were abducted in Gaza on October 7. Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday released a new video announcing the death of two Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on October 7. The video showed a woman hostage named in ...
Israel Detains Students in West Bank University Raid
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-15 17:24 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli forces conducted an early morning raid in the occupied West Bank, arresting university students on allegations of supporting Hamas, according to sources on both sides. Israel arrested students at a university in the West Bank in an early morning raid on Monday because of their alleged support for Hamas, sources on both sides said. The ...