War in the Middle East

South Lebanon: Sweep Operation in Kfar Kila
South Lebanon: Sweep Operation in Kfar Kila

A cautious calm prevailed on Thursday morning along the Lebanon-Israel border, with the exception of the village of Kfar Kila which was subjected to a machine-gun sweep in the morning hours. Meanwhile, during the early hours of Thursday, Civil Defense members worked to extinguish a fire that broke out after an Israeli airstrike targeted a ...

Gaza War Puts Shabbat Rules to the Test
Gaza War Puts Shabbat Rules to the Test

When Israeli forces rescued four hostages held by Hamas in Gaza this month, it dominated the news that Saturday, but Jerusalem resident Eliana Gurfinkiel, an observant Jew, didn't find out until nightfall. The French-Israeli was following the rules of Shabbat and not using her phone. Hearing the news after everyone else "made no difference", she ...

One Israeli Soldier Killed During Jenin Operation
One Israeli Soldier Killed During Jenin Operation

The Israeli army said that one soldier had been killed and another seriously wounded during an operation in Jenin, in the north of the occupied West Bank, during which a Palestinian was also wounded, according to the official Palestinian agency Wafa. Captain Alon Sacgiu, aged 22, "fell during an operation in the Jenin area", the army reported in ...

Stuck Between Israel and the Political Party Poopers
Stuck Between Israel and the Political Party Poopers

Lebanon finds itself amidst an unwelcome war, a “resigned” government vacancy, and a leadership void with no imminent presidential election in sight. Speaker Nabih Berry, the second chairman, has effectively taken control of Parliament, obstructing presidential elections. Berry acts as a de facto president, engaging in negotiations with Amos ...

Germany Asks Citizens to Leave Lebanon 'Urgently'
Germany Asks Citizens to Leave Lebanon 'Urgently'

Germany on Wednesday urged its citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible due to the risk of escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah. On Wednesday, Berlin's Foreign Ministry updated its travel guidance for the country, saying, "German nationals are urgently requested to leave Lebanon." "The current heightened tensions in the border ...

South Lebanon: An Israeli Night Raid Targeted Nabatiye
South Lebanon: An Israeli Night Raid Targeted Nabatiye

The Israeli army carried out a night raid on Nabatiye, targeting a building in the Mchah district of the town, located far from the southern border. South Lebanon: An Israeli Night Raid Targeted #Nabatiyehttps://t.co/oOR5r92zwS pic.twitter.com/Goqmc2bide — This is Beirut (@ThisIsBeirut_) South Lebanon: An Israeli Night Raid Targeted ...

War Diary: Day 264
War Diary: Day 264

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 26th, 2024.

Yoav Gallant Sees 'Significant Progress' in US Weapons Talks
Yoav Gallant Sees 'Significant Progress' in US Weapons Talks

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said Wednesday he achieved "significant progress" in addressing Israel's concerns about the flow of United States weapons after talks with top officials in Washington. "During the meetings, we made significant progress, obstacles were removed and bottlenecks were addressed," he said. Gallant said the ...

UN Aid Chief: Spread of Mideast War to Lebanon 'Potentially Apocalyptic'
UN Aid Chief: Spread of Mideast War to Lebanon 'Potentially Apocalyptic'

United Nations Humanitarian Aid Chief Martin Griffiths raised the alarm on Wednesday, warning that the spread of Israel’s war against Hamas to Lebanon will be “potentially apocalyptic.” Speaking with reporters in Geneva, he described Lebanon as “the flashpoint beyond all flashpoints,” pointing to the south in particular. Griffiths ...

Abiad: 5-Part Health Emergency Plan in Case of Escalation in the South
Abiad: 5-Part Health Emergency Plan in Case of Escalation in the South

Caretaker Minister of Public Health Dr. Firas Abiad held a press meeting on Wednesday about the public health emergency plan and the Ministry's preparations in case of an escalation of Israeli attacks on south Lebanon or other Lebanese areas. Dr. Abiad explained that the Ministry of Public Health, despite its meager resources, launched the plan ...

Germany & Hezbollah: Friends of Yore, Enemies of Today?
Germany & Hezbollah: Friends of Yore, Enemies of Today?

During her two-day visit to Beirut this week, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was not received by the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament, Nabih Berri. What was Berri’s excuse? "A scheduling conflict," although Baerbock's visit to Lebanon is part of a tour she is conducting in the Middle East to try to defuse the escalating military ...

UNIFIL's Ardiel to TIB: \
UNIFIL's Ardiel to TIB: "Widespread Conflict Is Not Inevitable”

Kandice Ardiel, Deputy Spokesperson for UNIFIL, stated on Wednesday that the "rhetoric” of escalation and the war of words between Israel and Hezbollah does not rule out "a widespread conflict" in southern Lebanon. In an interview with This is Beirut, Ardiel stated that "both Lebanon and Israel have emphasized the importance of Resolution 1701 ...