War Diary: Day 176
Hala Abdallah 30/03 22:43 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 30th, 2024
War in the Middle East
Tel Aviv: Demonstrations for the Release of Hostages
This Is Beirut 30/03 22:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Since October 7, demonstrators, including hostage families, have been gathering every week to demand the release of the hostages and express their dissatisfaction with Benjamin Netanyahu's government, which they consider partly responsible for the current situation. On Saturday evening, these gatherings took a rather violent turn between the ...
Gaza: Israeli Raids, Uncertain Truce and Disastrous Humanitarian Situation
This Is Beirut 30/03 21:41 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli army continued its attacks, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire on Monday. These included targeted operations on hospitals. On Saturday, the Israeli army said it had hit dozens of targets in central Gaza, and had continued its operations, notably around Gaza's largest hospital complex "al-Shifa", as well ...
Quintet Committee to Meet With Hezbollah in April
This Is Beirut 30/03 21:08 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
According to MTV’s sources, the Quintet Committee is scheduled to meet with Hezbollah's delegation on April 13, with a subsequent meeting with the National Moderation Bloc on April 17. This comes after months of presidential deadlock, with Hezbollah and Amal blocking multiple election sessions in Parliament due to disagreements over possible ...
Hezbollah to Respond to National Moderation Bloc Initiative
This Is Beirut 30/03 20:49 - Reading : less than a minute
According to MTV, Hezbollah will state its response to the National Moderation Bloc Initiative “within days,” including its approval under conditions set by Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri. This comes after a visit conducted by the bloc with Hezbollah representatives on March 4, with no reactions or information divulged by the pro-Iranian ...
Southern Front Reignites on Saturday
This Is Beirut 30/03 18:50 - Reading : less than a minute
Following the attack on United Nations Military Observers near Rmeich on Saturday morning, the southern front has once again ignited. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/240182"] An Israeli drone targeted a Lebanese army base near Aita al-Shaab, without causing any injuries. Israeli airstrikes targeted the villages of Hanine (in ...
Second Gaza-Bound Aid Ship Departs Cyprus
This Is Beirut 30/03 17:29 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A second vessel carrying aid to war-torn Gaza set sail from Cyprus on Saturday, an AFP correspondent said, more than two weeks after the last shipment arrived by sea. Almost 400 tons of aid is being carried to Gaza on a flotilla organized by two charities -- the US-based World Central Kitchen and the Spanish Open Arms. The barge and two salvage ...
Despite Tensions, United States Delivers New Weapons to Israel
This Is Beirut 30/03 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Despite the growing tensions between the Israeli government and the Biden administration, the United States authorized the transfer of several weapons, including bombs and fighter jets, worth billions of dollars a few days ago, according to information reported by The Washington Post. The delivery reportedly includes over 1,800 MK84 bombs and 500 ...
Gaza: New Aid Distribution Turns Chaotic
This Is Beirut 30/03 13:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Palestinian Red Crescent said five people were killed and dozens were wounded by gunfire and a stampede during an aid delivery on Saturday in Gaza, where famine is looming. AFP video footage shows a convoy of trucks moving quickly past burning debris near the distribution point in pre-dawn darkness as people shout and gunfire echoes, some of ...
Southern Front: Three UNIFIL Observers Injured
This Is Beirut 30/03 11:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A UNIFIL vehicle was hit on the outskirts of Rmeish, injuring three military observers and one civilian. One Australian, one Norwegian, and one Chilean were in the vehicle, as well as one Lebanese translator. The UNIFIL spokesperson, Andrea Tenenti, issued a statement saying that three United Nations military observers (Observer Group Lebanon ...
War in Gaza Affects Easter Celebrations in Jerusalem
This Is Beirut 29/03 21:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Catholic Christians celebrated Good Friday in Jerusalem in a special context, due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The war in Gaza hung heavy over Good Friday in Jerusalem with fewer Catholic Christian pilgrims walking the path through the walled Old City that they believe Christ took to his crucifixion. Security was heavy in the narrow ...
War Diary: Day 175
Rayan Chami 29/03 20:15 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 29th, 2024.