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Hundreds of Haredi Jews Enter Lebanese Territory for Religious Visit

This is Beirut, 07/03 13:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

In a new breach of Lebanese sovereignty, a group of Haredi Jews entered Qabr al-Abbad, a site within Lebanese territory near the border town of Hula, on Friday morning. The visit, organized by the Israeli army under the pretext of a religious pilgrimage, saw hundreds of Haredim performing rituals at the tomb of Rabbi Rav Ashi. According to ...

Houthis and Gaza: A ‘Calculated Support’ to Open Other Doors?

Soumia Benmerzoug, 06/03 18:15 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Houthis’ involvement in the Gaza war is not merely an act of solidarity with Hamas. Behind their attacks on ships in the Red Sea and their declarations of support for the Palestinian cause lies a far more ambitious strategy: strengthening their position amid regional chaos and asserting their influence on the Middle East’s geopolitical ...

Amnesty International Calls for War Crimes Investigation into Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 06/03 17:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Amnesty International called, on Wednesday, for an investigation into the Israeli army's attacks on healthcare facilities in southern Lebanon during the war with Hezbollah that began on October 8, 2023. “Israel’s unlawful attacks on medical facilities and personnel are not only serious violations of international humanitarian law and likely ...

Syria, Such a Troublesome Neighbor

Marc Saikali, 06/03 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Since its independence, Lebanon has served as a mirror reflecting the events unfolding in its much larger neighboring country. Damascus has long cast a covetous eye on Lebanon, disturbed by its freedoms and economic achievements. Despite all the challenges, Lebanon has managed to preserve a semblance of political democracy, even in its darkest ...

"If You Hold Hostages, You Are DEAD!" Says Trump "To the People of Gaza"

This is Beirut, 06/03 00:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US President Donald Trump on Wednesday told the people of Gaza to give up hostages or face "HELL" and told the Hamas militant group's leadership to flee the territory. "To the People of Gaza: A beautiful Future awaits, but not if you hold Hostages. If you do, you are DEAD! Make a SMART decision. RELEASE THE HOSTAGES NOW, OR ...

US Confirms Direct Talks with Hamas as Israel Renews Threats to Gaza

This is Beirut, 05/03 22:19 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The United States on Wednesday confirmed unprecedented direct talks with Hamas on hostages, as Israel threatened to renew its military campaign in Gaza despite a fragile ceasefire. The White House said that President Donald Trump's envoy on hostage affairs, Adam Boehler, held the talks which focused on Americans among the remaining hostages ...

The Arab League: Striving for Unity Amidst De Facto Divisions

Malo Pinatel, 05/03 19:55 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Countering the plans of Trump and Israel regarding the future of the Gaza Strip was the backdrop for the Arab League leaders’ gathering on Tuesday at the organization's headquarters in Cairo. At the end of the summit, they adopted a new reconstruction plan for the enclave, presented by Egypt, valued at $53 billion. This marked a rare moment of ...

Vehicle Targeted in Ras Naqoura, Several Injuries Reported

This is Beirut, 05/03 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Several people were injured on Wednesday morning after an Israeli drone fired a missile and dropped bombs on a van in Ras Naqoura. The vehicle, belonging to two brothers of the Jouheir family, was targeted as its owners were travelling to the area to inspect land belonging to them. The van's passengers were seriously injured, but survived the ...

S.Africa Accuses Israel of Using 'Starvation' in Gaza

This is Beirut, 05/03 15:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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South Africa on Wednesday denounced Israel's restriction of aid into war-ravaged Gaza since the weekend, saying it amounted to using starvation as a weapon of war. A fragile ceasefire since January saw an influx of humanitarian aid into Gaza, before Israel on Sunday announced it was blocking deliveries until Hamas accepted its terms for an ...

Israel's Mission Against Hamas 'Not Accomplished': New Military Chief

This is Beirut, 05/03 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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New armed forces chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir said during his inauguration Wednesday that Israel's mission to defeat Palestinian militant group Hamas was "not accomplished". "I accept command of the (Israeli military) with modesty and humility... Hamas has indeed suffered a severe blow, but it has not yet been defeated. The mission is not ...

The Druze: Riding the Tide in a Turbulent Middle East

Samar El-Kadi, 05/03 13:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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The Druze question has reemerged at the forefront of the current regional scene, following the regime change in Syria and Israel’s incursion into Syrian territory through the demilitarized zone in the occupied Golan Heights. All this is compounded by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warning that Israel would intervene in Syria to ...

Arab Leaders Endorse Plan to Rebuild Gaza Under Palestinian Authority

This is Beirut, 04/03 23:26 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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Arab leaders endorsed on Tuesday a plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip under the future administration of the Palestinian Authority, presenting an alternative to US President Donald Trump's widely condemned proposal to take over the territory and displace its people. The prospect of the Palestinian Authority (PA) governing Gaza remains far from ...

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