War in the Middle East

CIA Official Charged for Leaking Israel’s Attack Plans on Iran

This is Beirut 13/11 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A CIA official has been charged with leaking classified documents that reportedly revealed Israel’s plans to retaliate against Iran following a missile attack earlier this year, as reported by a New York Times report, quoting individuals familiar with the case, in addition to court documents. The official, Asif W. Rahman, was indicted last week ...

Egyptian FM Calls for Unconditional Ceasefire in Lebanon

This is Beirut 13/11 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aati underlined upon his arrival in Beirut on Wednesday, his country’s full alignment with Lebanon’s demand for an immediate ceasefire and an unconditional end to Israel’s incessant attacks against Lebanon. “Egypt’s mission is to mobilize international and Arab partners to press for an immediate ...

Hamiyeh Discusses with Mikati Debris Removal, Cost and Reconstruction

This is Beirut 13/11 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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Caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati discussed on Wednesday “the legal and operational framework and estimated cost for debris removal and reconstruction” with Minister of Transport and Public Works Ali Hamiyeh, a member of the cabinet close to Hezbollah. Discussions also covered the state of public facilities, from the airport to seaports, ...

US Scenario for a Ceasefire

Bassam Abou Zeid 13/11 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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According to informed sources, the outgoing administration of United States President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming one share a similar view regarding the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Both administrations see an opportunity to end the conflict and establish a new reality that would prevent Hezbollah from ...

Russia Asks Israel to Refrain from Striking Near Base in Syria

This is Beirut 13/11 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Russia has asked Israel to refrain from conducting airstrikes near its airbase in Syria during Israel's conflict with Hezbollah, as it did in October, a senior Russian official said on Wednesday. Syrian state media reported in mid-October that Israel carried out an airstrike on the port city of Latakia, a stronghold of Syrian President Bashar ...

There Might Be a Shot for a Ceasefire in Lebanon, According to Hochstein

This is Beirut 12/11 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Israel Opens Gaza Aid Crossing, Humanitarian Groups Say It's Insufficient

This is Beirut 12/11 20:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel announced the opening of an additional aid crossing into Gaza Tuesday, on the eve of a US deadline to boost relief deliveries, but aid agencies said it was not enough. Gaza has been in the grips of a dire humanitarian crisis since the outbreak of war following Hamas's unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. The ...

Netanyahu Addresses Iranian People, Threatens Khamenei Regime

This is Beirut 12/11 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an English language video directed at the Iranian people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that a third Iranian attack on Israel "would simply cripple Iran's economy." “It would rob you of many more billions of dollars,” he said, after claiming that the ballistic missile attack directed at Israel in October cost Tehran ...

VideosWar Diary: Day 403

Rayan Chami 12/11 18:45 - 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 November 12, 2024.

Israel Targets Abadiyeh in Aley District for the First Time, 12 people killed in Joun

This is Beirut 12/11 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The number of victims rose on Tuesday as Israeli attacks persisted across Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes killed 29 people across the country, among them many who had been displaced by the intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks targeted not only known Hezbollah strongholds such as the southern suburbs of Beirut, but also ...

VideosNew Wave of Israeli Strikes in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut

Lyne Sammouri 12/11 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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A new wave of Israeli air strikes has hit Beirut's southern suburbs, in particular surrounding the neighborhoods of Haret Hreik, Hadath, Laylaki and Ghbeiri.

Riyadh Summit: Mikati Briefs Berri, Calls for International Pressure on Israel

This is Beirut 12/11 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati briefed Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday on the exceptional Arab-Islamic summit, held in Saudi Arabia the day before, which called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza. Following the meeting, Mikati refrained from making a public statement. The premier had stressed during an earlier meeting on the ...