This Is Beirut, 02/09 13:37 - Reading : less than a minute
A general strike is underway in Israel on Monday, after the bodies of six hostages were recovered from the Gaza strip the day before. The country’s largest labor union, Histadrut, had threatened to shut down the entire country. The strikes are set to run until Monday evening. The strike is the largest in Israel since March 2023.
Tylia El Helou, 18/06 21:17 - 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 June 18th, 2024.
This Is Beirut, 12/06 10:23 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Gaza hajj Mecca Pilgrimage Saudi Arabia
Hundreds of thousands of Muslims have flocked to the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage unfolding this year in the shadow of the Gaza war. One of the world's largest annual religious gatherings officially begins on Friday, and Saudi officials are trying to keep the focus on prayers. The Gulf kingdom's minister in charge of ...
Rayan Chami, 07/06 21:54 - 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 June 7, 2024.
Aubin Eymard, 07/06 10:53 - Reading : less than a minute
Exempt from mandatory military service since the creation of the State of Israel in 1948, the Haredim could be mobilized in the context of the war in Gaza, as Israeli public opinion shows support for this idea.
Lyne Sammouri, 05/06 12:04 - Reading : less than a minute
Ceasefire Gaza Hamas The Media Glossary Truce US
A plan that could put an end to hostilities in Gaza. What is the three-phase ceasefire plan? Who proposed it? Who is in favor of it? What are its three phases?
Rayan Chami, 07/05 19:49 - Reading : less than a minute
The Israel-Hamas war has been ongoing for 7 months, causing both regional and international tensions. Here are the main highlights over the past 7 months.
This Is Beirut, 07/05 13:28 - Reading : less than a minute
On Tuesday morning, the Israeli Army announced it had assumed "operational control" of the Palestinian section of the Rafah border crossing. This comes a day after it asked residents to flee to "humanitarian zones."
This Is Beirut, 06/05 14:18 - Reading : less than a minute
On Sunday May 5, thousands of Israelis once again took to the streets of Tel Aviv to protest against Israel's policy in Gaza.
Lyne Sammouri, 07/04 09:00 - Reading : less than a minute
An in-depth look at the events and struggles during the ongoing war in Gaza.
This Is Beirut, 04/04 13:12 - Reading : less than a minute
According to the World Food Programme, Gazans are facing "imminent famine," despite the International Court of Justice's (ICJ) order to Israel to provide emergency aid to the inhabitants. With all that in play, why is Gaza still not receiving humanitarian aid? AFP report by LUANA SARMINI-BUONACCORSI.
This Is Beirut, 12/03 16:33 - Reading : less than a minute
Ramadan, usually a holy month of prayer and family, is not the same this year in war-torn Gaza. Displaced residents are forced to welcome it in horrible situations, as they are forced to live under constant bombings and attacks.