This Is Beirut, 03/01 20:49 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's military verified on Wednesday that a hostage abducted during the October 7 Hamas attack met a tragic end during an failed army rescue operation in December within the Gaza Strip. Israel's military confirmed Wednesday that a hostage kidnapped in the October 7 Hamas attack was killed during a failed army rescue operation in December in ...
This Is Beirut, 03/01 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel's Intelligence Chief expressed a firm commitment to holding Hamas accountable for its attacks on Israel. This statement came in response to a drone strike, attributed to Israel, that resulted in the death of Hamas' Deputy Chief Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon on Tuesday. Israel's Intelligence Chief vowed on Wednesday to make Hamas pay for its ...
This Is Beirut, 03/01 12:46 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli army asserts its preparedness for “any scenario” after a strike in Beirut killed Hamas' deputy chief, Saleh al-Arouri, raising concerns of an escalation in the Gaza conflict. The Israeli army said that it is “prepared for any scenario” after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas’ deputy chief, Saleh al-Arouri, stoking fears ...
Tylia El Helou, 02/01 23:31 - 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 2, 2024.
This Is Beirut, 02/01 19:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saleh al-Arouri was a senior leader of Hamas and a founding commander of its military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. He served as the Deputy Chairman of Hamas's political bureau since 2017, was considered as one of the group’s key political leaders. He was considered to be a main figure in Hamas' financial network and in the ceasefire and hostage ...
This Is Beirut, 02/01 16:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel launched pre-dawn airstrikes near the Syrian capital on Tuesday at a time of heightened regional tensions over the Gaza war, according to Syria's official news agency SANA, citing a military source. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in Britain, reported that Israel targeted a military position, also housing members of ...
This Is Beirut, 02/01 13:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
In a relentless escalation of violence since the first day of the new year, the Israeli army intensified its operations on Tuesday morning, carrying out air raids on border villages in southern Lebanon. Four air-to-ground missiles were fired at targets between Bint Jbeil and Maroun al-Ras, with additional bombings reported in the Shebaa and ...
Michel Touma, 02/01 11:06 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Undoubtedly, the Lebanese bid farewell to the past year without a hint of regrets. As they usher in 2024, there is a glimmer of hope, but more importantly, a bundle of apprehensions. The conclusion of 2023 was marked by daily clashes along the Israeli border, further entrenching the prevailing chaos characterized by a stalled presidential ...
This Is Beirut, 02/01 10:41 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Explosions and rocket attacks shook the entire Gaza Strip throughout the night into Tuesday, January 2, following a warning from the Israeli army that its conflict with Hamas in the region will continue until 2024. Nearly three months of fighting have resulted in almost 22,000 casualties in Gaza, according to the Gaza Health Ministry, causing ...
Chelsea Al Arif, 01/01 23:09 - 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 1, 2024.
This Is Beirut, 01/01 17:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Tasnim news agency on Monday, reported that the Alborz warship from Iran has navigated into the Red Sea via the strategically significant Bab el-Mandeb strait. This comes amid increased tensions surrounding the globally crucial waterway. Iran's Alborz warship has entered the Red Sea through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb strait, Tasnim news ...
This Is Beirut, 01/01 11:48 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The conflict in Gaza escalated into the new year, with Hamas launching rockets at Israel. In Gaza, overnight strikes killed at least 24 people, contributing to a total death toll of 21,822, mostly women and children. The war in Gaza continued into the new year on Monday, with Hamas firing a barrage of rockets at Israel just as the clock struck ...