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UNIFIL Targeted in Three Separate Incidents in South Lebanon, Italy Condemns 'Unacceptable' Attack

This is Beirut, 19/11 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) issued a statement on Tuesday saying that its “peacekeepers and facilities were targeted in three separate incidents in South Lebanon today, with four peacekeepers injured in one of the incidents.” “Four Ghanaian peacekeepers on duty sustained injuries as a rocket – ...

An Imminent Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Is Unlikely

Samar El-Kadi, 19/11 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With much apprehension mixed with shy hope, the Lebanese are closely following the visit of US envoy Amos Hochstein who will be relaying Lebanon’s response to Israel regarding a ceasefire proposal. Lebanon announced that Hezbollah has agreed to the US proposal, though it made certain comments, stressing that UN Resolution 1701 should be the ...

UN Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Regarding 2006 Lebanon Oil Spill

This is Beirut, 19/11 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United Nations General Assembly’s Economic and Financial Committee approved a resolution on Tuesday requesting that Israel assume responsibility for prompt and adequate compensation to Lebanon affected by an oil slick on its shores during Israel’s 2006 military operations in Lebanon. The resolution marks the 19th consecutive year it has ...

Canada Foils Iranian Plot to Assassinate Former Minister

This is Beirut, 19/11 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Canadian authorities recently foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, a former justice minister who has been a strong critic of Tehran, Cotler's organization said Monday. The 84-year-old was justice minister and attorney general from 2003 to 2006. He retired from politics in 2015 but has remained active with many associations ...

Israel Launches Surprise Attack on Chiah at Dawn

This is Beirut, 19/11 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The arrival of US envoy Amos Hochstein in Beirut on Tuesday brought renewed focus to ceasefire negotiations, but violence escalated dramatically in several regions of Lebanon. Beirut At dawn on Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force launched an unannounced attack on the Chiah area in the southern suburb of Beirut, deviating from its usual pattern of ...

When Hezbollah Ends Up Serving Israel’s Interests...

Johnny Kortbawi, 19/11 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For the past forty years, Hezbollah’s anti-Israel rhetoric and war cries — echoed as fervently in times of peace as in war — have failed to convince public opinion that it genuinely opposes Israel under all circumstances. The latest conflict has exposed a different reality: Hezbollah is far more committed to defending its arsenal than to ...

One Party Leads Ceasefire Negotiations

Bassam Abou Zeid, 19/11 07:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The reported ceasefire negotiations between Hezbollah and Israel are not the first of their kind between Lebanon and Israel, given the indirect involvement of key Lebanese officials like Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. However, these talks are the first to take place amid a presidential vacancy that has ...

Five Wounded in Hezbollah Missile Attack on Tel Aviv

This is Beirut, 18/11 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Five people were injured, including one seriously, in a Hezbollah missile attack targeting central Israel near Bnei Brak and Ramat Gan, according to Israeli medics.  Magen David Adom (MDA) reports transporting a 54-year-old woman in serious condition, another individual with moderate injuries, and three others with minor injuries to Beilinson ...

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