Palestine

Israel Threatens to Invade Gaza for Ramadan

Israel has threatened to invade Gaza's Rafah by the start of Ramadan if Hamas does not return the remaining hostages by then, despite international pressure to protect Palestinian civilians sheltering in the southern city. With prospects for truce talks dimmed, the United States and other governments, as well as the United Nations, have issued ...

War Diary: Day 135

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 18th, 2024.

Israel Sets Eyes on Rafah as Diplomacy Dwindles

The chances for an Israel-Hamas truce decreased on Sunday, as the United States indicated it would veto the latest attempt for a UN Security Council resolution. Additionally, mediator Qatar acknowledged that separate truce talks have reached an impasse. Prospects for an Israel-Hamas ceasefire dimmed Sunday after the United States signaled it would ...

Two Palestinian Men Killed During Israeli Raid in West Bank

Two Palestinian men, aged 19 and 36, were killed in a raid by Israeli forces on Sunday, February 18, in the Tulkarm refugee camp, north of the West Bank. An Israeli Border Police officer was severely wounded during the clashes.  Israeli forces killed two Palestinian men during a raid in a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, the ...

US Threatens to Veto Security Council on Gaza

Despite growing international calls for immediate action, the United States has once again signaled its intention to veto a United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza. Diplomatic tensions mount as Algeria pushes for the resolution. The UN Security Council could hold a vote next week, sought by Algeria, on a ...

Netanyahu Rejects Two-State Solution, Adamant on Rafah Operation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu articulated his opposition to a two-state solution and the establishment of an independent Palestinian state, during a televised press conference on Saturday. Speaking in a televised address, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed rejection of a two-state solution and an independent ...

War Diary: Day 134

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 17th, 2024.

Hamas Warns of Negotiations Pullout Unless Gaza Aid Increased

Hamas issued a threat on Saturday, stating that they would halt ceasefire negotiations unless immediate aid was delivered to the northern region of the Gaza Strip. This area has been flagged by aid agencies for an imminent risk of famine. Hamas threatened Saturday to suspend ceasefire talks unless urgent aid was brought into the north of the Gaza ...

Are the US and Israel Going Their Separate Ways?

  Since Hamas' attack on October 7, US President Joe Biden was the first to show his and his country’s unwavering support for Israel. But today, four months after the beginning of the war in Gaza, Biden's support has begun to falter. The Israeli-American relationship is over 75 years old, with America being the first country to recognize ...

War Diary: Day 133

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 16th, 2024.

Egypt Building 'Enclosure' for Potential Displaced Gazans in Sinai

As Israel threatens a massive offensive on Rafah, Egypt prepares a secure camp to receive Palestinian refugees. Since the beginning of the war, Egypt has refused any forced displacement of Palestinians on its territory. Egypt is constructing a walled camp in the Sinai Peninsula to receive displaced Palestinian civilians from the Gaza Strip, a US ...

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

On this Friday, February 16th, we bring you the latest updates on the 133rd day of the war in Gaza. This week, we witnessed alarming escalations in southern Lebanon, leading to numerous civilian casualties. Additionally, Saad Hariri is in Lebanon for his father’s memorial, and the Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs' comments ignite ...