Israël

Israel Strikes Senior Palestinian Islamic Jihad Militant

An Israeli strike on Wednesday killed three Palestinians in a car in the occupied West Bank, including a senior Islamic Jihad militant, the Palestinian health ministry said. AFP journalists saw a crowd gathered around the charred remains of a vehicle and blood on the pavement in the northern West Bank city of Jenin after the army said "an ...

Senate Democrats Call on Biden to Push for Palestinian State

Over one-third of the Democratic members of the US Senate urged President Joe Biden's administration to pursue "bold" measures towards the establishment of a Palestinian state, marking the latest instance of resistance against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. More than a third of the US Senate's Democrats called on President Joe Biden's ...

War Diary: Day 166

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 20th, 2024.

Blinken Begins Mideast Tour as Israel Presses Al-Shifa Raid

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived on Wednesday in the Middle East, to strengthen endeavors for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, while Israeli forces continued their raid on the largest hospital in the territory. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down Wednesday in the Middle East to bolster efforts for a truce in ...

Scotland Suspends Relations with Israeli Air Force

During the Gaza war, an Israeli military aircraft landed at Glasgow Prestwick airport, provoking criticism  among the Scottish population. In response, the Scottish government decided to suspend all relations with the Israeli air force. The Scottish newspaper The Scotchman reported a statement from the Scottish Government, saying that Glasgow ...

War Diary: Day 165

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 19th, 2024.

Second Aid Ship Expected to Leave Soon for Gaza

Cypriot authorities announced on Tuesday that another shipment of food aid is scheduled to leave Cyprus for Gaza in the upcoming days, while the initial delivery is currently being distributed in the conflict-affected region. A second shipment of food aid is due to depart from Cyprus for Gaza in the coming days, Cypriot authorities said on ...

Newly Formed Israeli Brigade Bound for Lebanon-Syria Borders

As part of the operational response to the situation on the northern border of Israel, the Israeli army established the "Heharim" (The Mountains) Brigade to operate on the Lebanon-Syria border. The brigade will operate as part of the 210th Division and defend the Mount Dov and Mount Hermon, replacing of the 810th Hermon Brigade. Its main ...

Israeli Attacks on South Lebanon Ensue

Israeli attacks on South Lebanon continued throughout the day on Tuesday, while Hezbollah has yet to claim any retaliatory attacks on the territory. A Merkava tank targeted the outskirts of Ramya and Bayt Lif with five direct shells and artillery shelling this afternoon. Israeli warplanes also carried out an airstrike on the town of Aita ...

Hopes Build for Ceasefire in Gaza on the Brink of Famine

Efforts by mediators intensified on Tuesday March 19 to reach a truce in Gaza, where Israel is conducting an operation in the Palestinian territory's largest hospital complex on the brink of starvation. Efforts to hammer out a temporary truce in Gaza intensified Tuesday after months of war that have left parts of the devastated territory facing ...

Blinken Denounces Gaza’s Hunger Crisis

The whole population of Gaza is suffering a "situation of serious food insecurity," denounced US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday, March 19. He's expected to start his sixth Middle East tour since the start of the war. The entire population of Gaza is experiencing "severe levels of acute food insecurity," US Secretary of State Antony ...

Hamas Number Three Killed by Israeli Forces

Israel's operation last week resulted in the death of the Hamas militant group's third-in-command, as confirmed by the White House on Monday. This announcement follows Israel's earlier statement regarding a targeted airstrike in Gaza, though confirmation of the militant's death was initially withheld. Israel killed the Hamas militant group's ...