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Netanyahu Urges UNIFIL Forces to Move Out of Harm's Way

par This is Beirut, 14:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called on the UN chief to move peacekeepers deployed in southern Lebanon out of "harm's way." Netanyahu's appeal to UN chief Antonio Guterres comes a day after the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, refused to withdraw from the border area despite five of its members being ...

Israeli Strikes: Rescue Workers Targeted, Ground Operations Increased, Hezbollah Combatant Imprisoned

par This is Beirut, 13:40 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Israeli army radio reported on Sunday that "the army has once again expanded its ground operations in southern Lebanon, carrying out large-scale aerial bombings and opening heavy artillery fire." It also announced that a new military division entered Lebanese territory on Saturday night to extend the ground operation in South Lebanon. South ...

The War in Lebanon: A Catalyst for Infectious Diseases

par Alain E. Andrea, 13:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With the intensification of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, Lebanon finds itself at a critical juncture for multiple reasons. This crisis has resulted in devastating consequences for the country, characterized by massive material destruction, a relentless exodus of residents from war-affected areas, and an alarming decline in living ...

The Lebanese Army’s Role in the War Between Hezbollah and Israel

par Natasha Metni Torbey, 10:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The Lebanese army, which is extensively deployed in southern Lebanon, is standing firm against the Israeli army, which has increasingly targeted its positions since October 1. By deploying 4,000 soldiers across 900 km², covering the entire South Litani sector from Naqoura in the west to Shebaa Farms in the east, “the Lebanese army has taken on ...

UNIFIL Warns Against Regional Catastrophe

par This is Beirut, 09:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warned on Saturday against a “catastrophic” regional conflict as Israeli forces battled Hezbollah and Hamas militants on two fronts, on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar. Israel has faced a fierce diplomatic backlash over the injuries suffered by five Blue Helmets serving in south Lebanon. Lebanon's Health ...

Ceasefire: Washington Shifts Responsibility to Lebanon

par Bassam Abou Zeid, 08:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States has now placed the responsibility for achieving a ceasefire in southern Lebanon on Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri. This shift was made clear during the phone call between US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Berri, as well as statements by Senior Advisor to the US President, Amos Hochstein, to Lebanese media, and in his ...

Macron Calls on Hezbollah to Ceasefire Immediately

par This is Beirut, 12/10 22:47 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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French President Emmanuel Macron urged Hezbollah on Saturday to “immediately cease” strikes against Israel, reiterating his call for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon. “A ceasefire must be put in place immediately in Lebanon,” said Macron in a meeting with Lebanese Speaker of the House, Nabih Berri. Hezbollah's strikes against Israel ...

Calm in Beirut, Chaos in Bekaa and Southern Lebanon

par This is Beirut, 12/10 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In the past 24 hours, Lebanon has witnessed a significant escalation in Israeli airstrikes and military activity, particularly in the south and the Bekaa Valley. While the southern suburbs of Beirut remained relatively quiet, Israeli raids in southern Lebanon have intensified, resulting in casualties and widespread damage.   Israeli ...

Israel Declares 5 New Closed Military Zones Along Lebanon Border

par This is Beirut, 12/10 22:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israel's army said on Saturday five new areas along its border with Lebanon had been declared a closed military zone, as its troops battled Hezbollah forces inside the neighbouring country. "Following a situational assessment, the areas of Zarit, Shomera, Shtula, Netua, and Even Menachem in northern Israel will be declared a closed military zone ...

War Diary: Day 372

par This is Beirut, 12/10 19:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 12, 2024.

Iran Bans Pagers, Walkie-Talkies on Flights After Lebanon Attack

par This is Beirut, 12/10 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute

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Iran has banned pagers and walkie-talkies on all flights, local media reported on Saturday, weeks after deadly sabotage attacks in Lebanon which were blamed on Israel. "The entry of any electronic communication device, except mobile phones, in flight cabins or in non-accompanied cargo, has been banned," the ISNA news agency reported, citing the ...

Iranian Parliament Speaker Tours Lebanese Officials, Visits Strike Site

par This Is Beirut, 12/10 13:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf at the head of a delegation at the Grand Serail on Saturday before the latter’s visit to the site of the deadliest Israeli strike on central Beirut in recent weeks. During the meeting, Mikati emphasized that the government's priorities at this ...

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