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Trump names Elon Musk in his government, chooses a pro-Israeli as special envoy to the Middle East

This is Beirut, 13/11 09:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the world's richest man, Elon Musk, will lead a new US "government efficiency" group tasked with cutting federal waste, as the Republican president-elect added a series of seasoned figures and hard-liners to his incoming administration. Musk became a key ally to Trump during his campaign, reportedly spending ...

The Palestinian Cause Cannot Be Undermined

Rami Rayess, 13/11 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The world is closely watching the gradual steps that US President-elect Donald Trump intends to take, when he returns to the White House after a four-year absence. Among these steps are his anticipated policies regarding the burning issues worldwide and specifically in the Middle East — namely, the Gaza and Lebanon wars, which have claimed ...

There Might Be a Shot for a Ceasefire in Lebanon, According to Hochstein

This is Beirut, 12/11 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Netanyahu Addresses Iranian People, Threatens Khamenei Regime

This is Beirut, 12/11 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an English language video directed at the Iranian people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that a third Iranian attack on Israel "would simply cripple Iran's economy." “It would rob you of many more billions of dollars,” he said, after claiming that the ballistic missile attack directed at Israel in October cost Tehran ...

War Diary: Day 403

Rayan Chami, 12/11 18:45 - 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 November 12, 2024.

Israel Targets Abadiyeh in Aley District for the First Time, 12 people killed in Joun

This is Beirut, 12/11 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The number of victims rose on Tuesday as Israeli attacks persisted across Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes killed 29 people across the country, among them many who had been displaced by the intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks targeted not only known Hezbollah strongholds such as the southern suburbs of Beirut, but also ...

Israeli Strikes in Jabalia Kill 30, Including 13 Children

This is Beirut, 10/11 09:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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Gaza's civil defense agency on Sunday said 30 people, including 13 children, were killed in two Israeli strikes on two houses in the north of the Palestinian territory. The first strike early Sunday hit a house in Jabalia in northern Gaza, killing “at least 25” people, including 13 children, and injuring more than 30, the civil defense ...

Trump Favored by Netanyahu and Israelis in US Presidential Election

This is Beirut, 03/11 18:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will likely bet on the return of the Republican candidate to the White House on November 5, despite uncertainties about future U.S. support for Israel, experts say. During his campaign, the Republican vowed to ensure that Israel "would no longer face threats of ...

UN Reports Israeli Strikes on Humanitarian Structures at Jousieh Crossing

This is Beirut, 02/11 17:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi said an Israeli air strike hit “humanitarian structures” Saturday at a border crossing between Lebanon and Syria that was previously hit last month. The crossing, known as Jousieh on the Syrian side, became a key escape route for those fleeing the Israel-Hezbollah war after the main border crossing ...

Imad Amhaz, Kidnapped by Israeli Commando for suspected arms smuggling for Hezbollah

This is Beirut, 02/11 14:15 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Imad Fadel Amhaz, who was abducted at dawn on Friday from his chalet in Batroun by an Israeli naval commando, is not believed to be a member of Hezbollah, but has links with the pro-Iranian group, on whose behalf he was transporting weapons by sea from Syria to Lebanon. This information has yet to be confirmed, as the Lebanese army is still ...

Baalbeck Sites Endangered by Israeli Strikes: An Update from Governor Bachir Khodr

Élie-Joe Kamel, 31/10 20:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Following repeated evacuation orders directed at the residents of Baalbeck by Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-speaking spokesperson of the Israeli army, the Lebanese are anxious, fearing the potential destruction of the historic city. They are deeply concerned about the tragic fate of tens of thousands of people ordered to evacuate their towns and ...

The Ancient City of Baalbeck Under Israeli Fire

This is Beirut, 30/10 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli warplanes carried out more than 20 raids targeting the ancient city of Baalbeck within a period of half an hour on Monday afternoon, coinciding with Naim Qassem’s first address as Hezbollah’s new secretary general, succeeding the group’s slain chief Hassan Nasrallah. Ahead of the raids, an evacuation order issued by ...

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