par This is Beirut, 17/10 22:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Throughout Thursday, Israeli raids primarily targeted South Lebanon, and evacuation orders, allegedly issued by the Israeli army, caused panic in several areas. From 3 PM, panic spread among those working or residing in downtown Beirut. Organizations and institutions, including the offices of al-Jazeera, received successive anonymous calls urging ...
par Christiane Tager, 17/10 21:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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War, with its devastating consequences, not only claims human lives, but also leads to the destruction of essential resources for the population’s survival. In southern Lebanon, the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has ravaged agricultural lands, threatening the production of citrus, fruits, vegetables and olives – crops that are crucial ...
par This is Beirut, 17/10 20:40 - Reading : less than a minute
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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 17, 2024.
par Sana Richa Choucair, 17/10 18:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The recent escalation of the war between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, particularly in the south, has significantly impacted the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). Over the past week, several peacekeepers have been injured in Israeli fire at UNIFIL positions, some of which have been breached by the Israeli army. On September ...
par Bassam Abou Zeid, 17/10 18:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri is seen today as the main representative of the Shiite community and the only figure capable of engaging in dialogue with both domestic and international parties. His absence would therefore leave the community without a clear interlocutor, as direct talks with Hezbollah face multiple obstacles. The pro-Iranian ...
par This is Beirut, 17/10 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Canada has demanded that “the strikes cease immediately” in response to Israeli attacks against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Canadian government denounced “Israeli aggressions against civilian infrastructure in northern Gaza, as well as against UN peacekeeping forces” in a statement issued on Thursday. The ...
par This is Beirut, 17/10 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The Israeli military on Thursday called on residents to leave parts of the Beqaa and the South, warning that Israeli forces would again target these areas. The notices to evacuate were issued for residents in specific areas of the Beqaa in the east and Tyre in the south, both regions regularly struck by Israeli warplanes. "Urgent warning to the ...
par This is Beirut, 17/10 12:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Syrian state media said a rare Israeli air strike on Thursday on the city of Latakia, a stronghold of President Bashar al-Assad, wounded two civilians. "At around 2:50 am (2350 GMT), the Israeli enemy carried out an air attack... targeting one of the points near the southeast entrance of the city of Latakia," state news agency SANA said, citing a ...
par Marie de La Roche Saint-André, 17/10 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
After a year of war, the Israeli army is still struggling to “destroy” Hamas and has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, making the “total victory” promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem uncertain. Despite Israel's advanced technology and continuous financial and military support from the United States, the world's leading ...
par This is Beirut, 17/10 09:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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On Thursday, the Italian Ministry of Defense underscored that "Hezbollah should refrain from using UNIFIL personnel as shields in the conflict's context." Following a video conference involving EU16 countries, a statement was issued reaffirming their consensus on the necessity to bolster the Lebanese Armed Forces through adequate training support ...
par This is Beirut, 17/10 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Israeli Army is continuing its attacks on Lebanon. In the south, an Israeli airstrike targeted the town of Anqoun, Saida on Thursday morning. Labbouneh and the outskirts of the town of Naqoura were also shelled, with the bombardment recurring on the same areas less than an hour later. The Israeli Army escalated its attacks from midnight ...
par Marc Saikali, 16/10 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Lebanese Prime Minister sought to reassure the public: "We have American guarantees to scale down strikes on Beirut." The US had expressed concern over the intense bombings, stating they urged Israel to show restraint. This gave Lebanese citizens, glued to their screens and sharing updates, a flicker of hope. A ceasefire was even ...