War Diary : Day 97
Lyne Sammouri, 2024-01-11 20:44 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 11, 2024.
Palestine
Cross-Border Conflict Persists as Hochstein Visits Beirut
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-11 13:39 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The risk of escalation persists on Lebanon's southern border as US envoy Amos Hochstein arrives in Beirut on a new mission to prevent the war in Gaza from spreading to Lebanon and to relaunch discussions on the delimitation of the land border with the Hebrew state. Two civils from the Hezbollah-affiliated Islamic Health Association were killed on ...
At ICJ, South Africa Accuses Israel of 'Genocide'
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-11 13:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Palestine International Court of Justice
South Africa on Thursday accused Israel of breaching the UN Genocide Convention, arguing that even the deadly October 7 Hamas attack could not justify such alleged actions, as it launched a landmark case at the top UN court. Pretoria has lodged an urgent appeal at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to force Israel to "immediately suspend" ...
Israel Bombs Southern Gaza as Blinken Heads to Egypt
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-11 11:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel bombarded the southern Gaza Strip overnight, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepared to travel to Egypt on Thursday for more talks aimed at containing Israel's war against Hamas. The diplomat was set to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi in Cairo, a day after talks with Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas, who ...
Abdullah II, Sisi and Abbas Call for Gaza Ceasefire
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-10 22:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Palestine Hamas
Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas jointly advocated, on Wednesday, for sustained pressure to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians. Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader ...
War Diary: Day 96
Tylia El Helou, 2024-01-10 21:42 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 10, 2024.
Abbas 'Committed' to Reform as Gaza War Rages
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-10 14:10 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Palestine Hamas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that Mahmoud Abbas is dedicated to overhauling the Palestinian Authority with the aim of potentially reuniting the conflict-affected Gaza and the occupied West Bank under its governance. US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is committed ...
UN Mission Allowed in Gaza under Diplomatic Push
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-09 23:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Palestine Hamas International Criminal Court
Intense strikes were reported overnight in Khan Yunis and Rafah, the biggest cities in the southern part of Gaza, which are crowded with internally displaced people. Israel's army said its forces killed 40 militants over the past 24 hours in "expanded ground operations including air strikes" in Khan Younes, and that troops had seized AK-47 ...
WHO Announces Reduction in Gaza Aid Capacity
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-09 22:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The WHO announced a reduction in its capacity to aid Gaza residents on Tuesday, citing a "humanitarian catastrophe" unfolding in the territory due to the war led by Israel against Hamas. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Tuesday that its ability to assist the residents of Gaza has diminished, as a "humanitarian catastrophe" unfolds in ...
War Diary: Day 95
Lyne Sammouri, 2024-01-09 22:16 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 9, 2024.
ICC Investigating Journalist Deaths in Gaza
This Is Beirut, 2024-01-09 19:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Palestine Hamas International Criminal Court
The International Criminal Court officially announced, on Tuesday, that it is conducting an investigation into potential crimes against journalists since the onset of the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. Numerous reporters have lost their lives in the region during the hostilities. The International Criminal Court (ICC) ...
Blinken Tours Mideast to Discuss Hamas-Israel War Escalations
Chelsea Al Arif, 2024-01-09 14:18 - Reading : less than a minute
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is currently touring the Middle East to address the Hamas-Israel war. He visited Jordan, Turkey, Israel, UAE, KSA and Qatar, and emphasized US leadership in preventing war escalation. Egypt and the West Bank are next on the agenda.