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Israeli Troops Kill Three Palestinians in West Bank

Israeli forces fatally shot three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, with two of them killed when their vehicle broke through a checkpoint, according to sources on both sides. Israeli forces killed three Palestinians in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, including two who were shot dead when their car broke through a checkpoint, ...

Gaza War Marks 100th Day of Fighting

The Israel-Hamas conflict marked a distressing point of 100 days on Sunday, witnessing an increase in civilian casualties in Gaza. The Israel-Hamas war reached a grim milestone of 100 days on Sunday, with more civilian deaths in Gaza, and relatives of dozens of hostages still awaiting their freedom. There were also casualties in the West Bank, ...

Iran and the Inevitable War

The Iranian regime is mobilizing on all fronts while cynically downplaying the likelihood of a generalized conflict. There is nothing unusual since its unending maneuvering, within and outside borders, is part of its survival strategy. This regime is by definition predatory and driven towards a proactive destabilization policy as a corollary to ...

Suspected Car-Ramming Attack Near Tel Aviv Results in Injuries

Israeli police reported on Monday a suspected car-ramming attack in the central city of Raanana near Tel Aviv, killing one woman and injuring at least 13 people. However, authorities emphasized that they cannot definitively classify the incident as a terrorist attack. In Raanana on Monday, a man injured at least 13 people, including one ...

Bou Habib Welcomes US Mediation in Meeting with New Ambassador

The newly appointed US ambassador to Lebanon, Lisa Johnson, reiterated in a meeting on Monday with Caretaker Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdallah Bou Habib her country’s commitment to mediate and ease tensions in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. "We received with satisfaction the American willingness to act as mediators in order ...

Israel Detains Students in West Bank University Raid

Israeli forces conducted an early morning raid in the occupied West Bank, arresting university students on allegations of supporting Hamas, according to sources on both sides. Israel arrested students at a university in the West Bank in an early morning raid on Monday because of their alleged support for Hamas, sources on both sides said. The ...

Hamas Releases Video Announcing Death of Israeli Hostages

The Palestinian militant group Hamas released a new video on Monday, confirming the death of two Israeli hostages who were abducted in Gaza on October 7. Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday released a new video announcing the death of two Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on October 7. The video showed a woman hostage named in ...

War Diary: Day 101

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 15, 2024.

Gaza Deaths Top 24,000 as War Lingers

Health officials in Gaza reported on Monday over 24,000 deaths in the conflict with Israel that has shaken the region. Additionally, militants released a video confirming the death of two Israeli hostages. Health officials in Gaza reported on Monday 24,100 deaths in the war with Israel which has rocked the region, and militants released a video ...

Southern Front: Clashes Continue

The cross-border exchange of artillery fire between Hezbollah and Israel continued intermittently until late in the evening on Monday. After a relatively quiet afternoon, Israeli bombardment resumed in earnest, with the Hebrew state targeting Jabal Blat, the outskirts of Naqoura, Aita al-Shaab and Alma al-Shaab. In the evening, an interceptor ...

Southern Front: Israel Alleged 'Infiltration' Into Lebanese Territories

In the latest field development in the cross-border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the Israeli army announced on Tuesday morning that its "special forces infiltrated into southern Lebanon and cleared mines in the village of Aita al-Shaab." Moreover, the Israeli army dropped leaflets in the skies of Kfar Kila, urging the residents of the ...

Why Is Iran Upholding a Precarious Calm in Lebanon?

The Iranian poise and restraint prevailing on the Lebanese front may raise questions, especially given the recent escalation in the region following the Kerman attack. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard accused the groups behind the attack of having Israeli ties and undergoing training in northern Iraq, justifying the assault on Erbil. However, ...