Amnesty International Urges ICC Investigation into Gaza Crimes

This Is Beirut 2024-05-27 11:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Palestine International Criminal Court

Amnesty International on Monday urged the International Criminal Court to investigate as war crimes the three recent Israeli strikes that killed 44 Palestinian civilians, including 32 children. Last week, the prosecutor of the International Criminal Court, Karim Khan, applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ...

China to Host President Sisi and Other Arab Leaders

This Is Beirut 2024-05-27 10:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Bahrain

China will host Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi as well as a number of other Arab leaders in Beijing this week, its foreign ministry said on Monday. The leaders will "pay state visits to China and attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Ministerial Conference of the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum," foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua ...

Reporters Without Borders Files ICC Complaint Over Gaza Killings

This Is Beirut 2024-05-27 10:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

International Criminal Court

Media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Monday that it had filed a complaint with the International Criminal Court over Palestinian journalists killed or injured in Gaza. RSF said it was asking the ICC's prosecutor to investigate alleged war crimes committed by the Israeli Army against at least nine Palestinian reporters since ...

War Diary: Day 233

Rayan Chami 2024-05-26 21:09 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas

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 May 26, 2024.

EU Hosts Talks to Strengthen Palestinian Authority for Gaza

This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 19:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

European Union Palestine

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell hosted Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday for international talks on building up the Palestinian Authority to eventually take over Gaza rule from Hamas. A "strong" Palestinian Authority is needed to bring peace in the Middle East, Borrell said just before going into the meeting with ...

Amid Escalating Gaza Assault, Sirens Ring Sporadically in Tel Aviv

This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 16:34 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Palestine Hamas

As humanitarian aid and diplomatic efforts for a truce and hostage release gain momentum, Israel's intensified bombardment of Gaza continued on Sunday. Meanwhile, the sound of sirens could be heard in Tel Aviv. Israel's armed forces bombarded Gaza on Sunday, but officials also said diplomatic efforts were expected to resume in coming days ...

Israel Denies Hamas Claims of Abducted Army Soldiers

This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 11:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Palestine Hamas

The armed wing of Hamas said it had taken "prisoner" at least one Israeli soldier in an ambush on Saturday in the Gaza Strip, a claim Israel denied. The Palestinian militant group targeted Israeli forces in a tunnel in the Jabalia camp and "all their members were killed, wounded or taken prisoner," said Abu Obeida, spokesman for the Ezzedine ...

Israeli Drone Attack in Naqoura Kills One, Injures Another

This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 10:52 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

A hostile drone targeted a motorcycle in Naqoura, resulting in one death and one injury. Ambulance teams swiftly responded to the scene. #LEBANON - Israeli Drone Attack in Naqoura Kills One, Injures Another pic.twitter.com/gDbT1gcARX — This is Beirut (@ThisIsBeirut_) #LEBANON - Israeli Drone Attack in Naqoura Kills One, Injures Another ...

Gunfire Celebrations in Lebanon Following Supposed Capture of Israeli Army Members in Gaza

This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 10:19 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

On Saturday night, different areas of Lebanon experienced marches and gunfire celebrations after Hamas announced the capture of Israeli soldiers in an ambush alongside the killing of other army members in the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza. احتفالات بعملية #جباليا في مخيم #البص pic.twitter.com/dv1JkwAm1Z — ...

War Diary: Day 232

Lyne Sammouri 2024-05-25 20:09 - Reading : less than a minute

Palestine Hamas

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 May 25, 2024.

Israel Claims 'Intent' to Renew Gaza Hostage Talks

This Is Beirut 2024-05-25 18:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Palestine Hamas International Court of Justice

An Israeli official said Saturday the government intended to renew talks for a Gaza hostage release deal in the coming days, after a meeting with mediators in Paris. "There is an intention to renew the talks this week and there is an agreement," the official told AFP on condition of anonymity. The Israeli official did not elaborate on what had ...

Southern Front: Israeli Army Bombs Two Forests

This Is Beirut 2024-05-25 15:42 - Reading : less than a minute

The Israeli artillery targeted on Saturday the outskirts of the town of Naqoura and the "Pine Forest" on the outskirts of the town of Kfar Hamam, as well as the forested area of Markaba. Additionally, several shells landed on the outskirts of the town of Rmaeish near Taybeh, causing a fire in the area. Moreover, the outskirts of Zebqine and ...