This Is Beirut, 12/08 09:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hezbollah’s Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah’s remarks that “Syria is not required” to enter the battle in support of Gaza “because of its difficult internal conditions,” drew questions by an opposition leader who asked, “Is Lebanon in a better shape than Syria?” “Why is Nasrallah concerned about the situation in Syria and ...
This Is Beirut, 11/08 22:29 - Reading : less than a minute
Hamas on Sunday called on US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators to implement a ceasefire plan for Gaza put forward by US President Joe Biden, instead of holding "more talks". "Hamas calls on the mediators to present a roadmap to put into action what was proposed to Hamas... based on the vision of Biden and the decisions of the UN Security Council, ...
Lyne Sammouri, 11/08 21:11 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 11, 2024.
This Is Beirut, 11/08 18:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hundreds of Gazans fled the northern neighborhoods of Khan Younes on Sunday after Israel issued fresh evacuation orders ahead of a new operation against Palestinian militants it says have taken refuge there. Early in the morning the army dropped leaflets and sent mobile phone messages telling residents to leave the al-Jalaa area of Khan Younes, ...
Tylia El Helou, 10/08 20:39 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 10th, 2024.
This Is Beirut, 10/08 18:10 - Reading : less than a minute
The head of Hamas's General Security, Walid Alsousi, was killed on Friday in an airstrike in Gaza, according to the Israeli army. The army added that al-Sousi was responsible for compiling an "intelligence chart" for Hamas in Gaza.
This Is Beirut, 10/08 16:31 - Reading : less than a minute
According to Reuters, the United States will provide Israel with $3.5 billion for the purchase of American weapons and military equipment. A US State Department spokesperson stated on Friday that the US government intends to release billions of dollars in foreign military financing for Israel. This release of funds comes several months after ...
Rayan Chami, 09/08 20:47 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 9th, 2024.
This Is Beirut, 09/08 18:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The UK's foreign secretary called Friday for Israel and Hamas to "urgently" agree to a ceasefire deal, following a joint statement by the US, Qatar and Egypt calling for negotiations to resume. "The UK welcomes the tireless efforts of our partners in Qatar, Egypt and the United States," Britain's top diplomat David Lammy said in a statement. He ...
This Is Beirut, 09/08 15:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
UN rights chief Volker Türk was "shocked and appalled" by comments by Israel's finance minister suggesting it might be "justified" to starve the population of Gaza to free hostages, his spokesman said Friday. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights "condemns these words in the strongest terms, which also incite hatred against ...
Rayan Chami, 08/08 20:25 - Reading : less than a minute
From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for August 8th, 2024.
Salam Zaatari, 08/08 10:54 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
Palestine Hamas Hassan Nasrallah
Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah delivered a speech that has provoked considerable debate and analysis. After one week of anticipation, the address was not as expected. "The Israelis waiting for a week is part of the punishment.” This statement was ridiculed on social media, but it shows that there’s no clear time nor ...