This is Beirut, 30/03 15:55 - Reading : less than a minute
At the request of the Mufti of the Lebanese Republic, Sheikh Abdel Latif Derian, the Secretary of Dar al-Fatwa, Sheikh Amin al-Kurdi, delivered the Eid al-Fitr sermon at the Khatam al-Anbiya mosque in central Beirut. Al-Kurdi spoke of the “bleeding wounds” suffered by the Palestinian population and Lebanon. He declared, “Our land is still ...
This is Beirut, 30/03 14:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after it activated air raid sirens across multiple areas of the country. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (air force) prior to crossing into Israeli ...
This is Beirut, 30/03 13:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Benjamin Netanyahu Israel Lebanon Hamas
In a series of statements made earlier today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu underscored the effectiveness of military and political pressure in securing the return of hostages, while also addressing the complex relationship with Lebanon and offering a potential pathway forward regarding Hamas. "Military and political pressure is the ...
This is Beirut, 29/03 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hezbollah Hassan Nasrallah Amal Israel Palestine
Hezbollah’s Secretary General Naim Qassem delivered a speech on Saturday to mark International Jerusalem Day, reaffirming his pro-Iranian formation's commitment to Iranian leadership and the Palestinian cause. “This day is a day of solidarity with occupied Jerusalem and with all vulnerable people around the world,” said Naim Qassem. He ...
This is Beirut, 29/03 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hamas Palestine Benjamin Netanyahu Israel USA
A top Hamas official said on Saturday the group approved a new Gaza ceasefire proposal put forth by mediators, urging Israel to back it but warning the Iran-backed group's weapons were a "red line". Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed it had also received a proposal from the mediators and had submitted a counter-proposal in ...
This is Beirut, 29/03 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
South Lebanon Lebanese Army Israel UNIFIL
A foot patrol from the French contingent of UNIFIL’s reserve force came under fire on Saturday from an Israeli military position at Wadi Qatmoun, near the town of Rmeish. The French soldiers had been inspecting an earth berm recently built by Israeli forces in the area when the incident occurred. UNIFIL later issued a statement, saying that ...
This is Beirut, 29/03 19:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hamas's armed wing on Saturday released footage showing an Israeli hostage in Gaza calling on the government to secure his release, the second such video shared by the militant group within days. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum campaign group identified the man as Elkana Bohbot, who was abducted from the site of a music festival in ...
This is Beirut, 28/03 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Emmanuel Macron Damascus Israel Middle East
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Friday the importance of lifting international sanctions on Syria to enhance stability in Lebanon and the region as a whole and to facilitate the return of displaced persons. He made these remarks during a virtual summit organized by France at the Élysée Palace while on an official visit to Paris. ...
This is Beirut, 28/03 21:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hamas Palestine Benjamin Netanyahu Israel Gaza
A senior Hamas official said Friday that talks between the Palestinian Islamist movement and mediators over a ceasefire deal are gaining momentum as Israel continues intensive operations in Gaza. "We hope that the coming days will bring a real breakthrough in the war situation, following intensified communications with and between mediators in ...
This is Beirut, 28/03 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
South Lebanon Benjamin Netanyahu Hezbollah Israel
Two Syrian nationals were killed on Friday afternoon in an Israeli drone strike targeting the Yohmor al-Shqif region (Nabatiyeh caza), according to a preliminary assessment by the Lebanese Ministry of Health. In addition, an Israeli raid killed three people in Kfar Tibnit, including a woman, and wounded eighteen, including women and children. Two ...
This is Beirut, 28/03 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon USA Donald Trump Morgan Ortagus Israel
In an interview with Al-Hadath today, U.S. Deputy Special Envoy to the Middle East Morgan Ortagus addressed the ongoing tensions between Lebanon and Israel, emphasizing the need for diplomatic negotiations and economic reforms in Lebanon. Ortagus reiterated that the Lebanese government is responsible for disarming Hezbollah, stating that no ...
This is Beirut, 28/03 16:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Emmanuel Macron Israel Hezbollah Joseph Aoun France Lebanon
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday called an Israeli air strike on Beirut’s southern suburb "unacceptable", saying it was a "violation of the ceasefire" agreed in November between Israel and Hezbollah. Speaking at a joint press conference with Lebanese counterpart President Joseph Aoun, at the Elysees Palace, Macron said “I expressed ...