War in the Middle East

Israel Announces 'New Phase' in Preparation for War in Lebanon
Israel Announces 'New Phase' in Preparation for War in Lebanon

The Israeli Army claimed on Sunday to have completed a “new phase” in its preparations for war in Lebanon, where deadly exchanges of fire with Hezbollah are intensifying. In its statement, “Preparing for the transition from defense to attack,” published on its website, the Israeli Army said it had “completed in recent days a new phase ...

War Diary: Day 184
War Diary: Day 184

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 April 7th, 2024.

Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Gaza: Hope for Peace or Tactical Move?
Israeli Withdrawal from Southern Gaza: Hope for Peace or Tactical Move?

The Israeli decision to withdraw its forces from Khan Younes on Sunday raises questions, especially in light of recent American pressures. Is it a prelude to a lasting ceasefire or a mere delay before a powerful comeback towards Rafah? The Israeli military announced on Sunday the near-complete withdrawal of its forces from southern Gaza. This ...

Houthis Claim Attacks on Western Ships in Red Sea
Houthis Claim Attacks on Western Ships in Red Sea

Yemeni Houthi militants have claimed to have launched rockets and drones targeting a British ship and two Israeli vessels heading to Israeli ports, according to an Al Jazeera report. British maritime security firm Ambrey had said that two ships had been targeted off Yemen, raising the number of incidents reported to three in under 24 ...

Key Entry Points for Aid Delivery in Gaza
Key Entry Points for Aid Delivery in Gaza

The announcement, made on Friday by the Netanyahu government, of the opening of the Erez-Beit Hanoun border crossing aims to facilitate the entry of more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip. Here's an overview of the primary ways of delivering aid to the enclave: by land, by air or by sea. On Friday, April 5, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's ...

As Israel Withdraws Troops, Netanyahu Holds His Ground
As Israel Withdraws Troops, Netanyahu Holds His Ground

Israel has withdrawn its troops from the south of the Gaza Strip, notably from the town of Khan Younes, under pressure from the United States, after months of fighting against Hamas, the army and Israeli media reported on Sunday.  Israel on Sunday pulled all its troops out of southern Gaza, including from the city of Khan Younes, the military ...

Gaza War Enters Its Seventh Month as Israel Heaps Criticism
Gaza War Enters Its Seventh Month as Israel Heaps Criticism

The devastating war in the Gaza Strip entered its seventh month on Sunday. As negotiators meet in Cairo for the umpteenth attempt to reach a truce, Israel is piling up criticism from within its own camp. The war between Israel and Hamas entered its seventh month on Sunday as US and other negotiators were expected to join the protagonists in Cairo ...

Anti-Government Protests Sweep Israel
Anti-Government Protests Sweep Israel

Tens of thousands of anti-government protesters have rallied in Tel Aviv and Haifa with smaller gatherings taking place nationwide, in addition to several thousands more in Herzliya, Karkur, Kfar Saba, Caesarea, and Ra’anana, as reported by The Times of Israel. In Caesarea, protesters were demanding new elections and called on Prime Minister ...

UN Humanitarian Chief Calls Gaza War 'Betrayal of Humanity'
UN Humanitarian Chief Calls Gaza War 'Betrayal of Humanity'

Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza has escalated into a "betrayal of humanity," the United Nations' humanitarian chief said Saturday. In a statement on the eve of the six-month anniversary of the war, Martin Griffiths, the Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator, called for a "collective determination ...

War Diary: Day 183
War Diary: Day 183

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 April 6th, 2024.

An Israeli Drone Shot Down in Southern Lebanon
An Israeli Drone Shot Down in Southern Lebanon

Hezbollah announced in a statement on Saturday evening that it had shot down an armed Israeli army Elbit Hermes 450 drone over Lebanese territory. This information was confirmed later that evening by the Israeli army, which stated that the pro-Iranian formation had used a surface-to-air missile. Additionally, a civilian who was injured in a raid ...