War in the Middle East

Deadly Raid in Jenin, Northern Gaza 'Dismantled' by Israel
Deadly Raid in Jenin, Northern Gaza 'Dismantled' by Israel

The Israeli army announced on Sunday, January 7, that it had dismantled Hamas' military capabilities in northern Gaza. Meanwhile, an Israeli raid in Jenin, occupied West Bank, left at least six people dead and several injured. Israel said that it had "dismantled" Hamas' military leadership in northern Gaza as its war against the Palestinian group ...

Escalation on the Southern Front, Schools to Be Closed
Escalation on the Southern Front, Schools to Be Closed

Early on Sunday afternoon, the Israeli warplanes attacked Hezbollah military targets in the areas of Labbouneh, Majdal Zoun and Bint Jbeil in southern Lebanon, according to Israeli media. It reported that secondary explosions occurred in several bombed buildings, indicating the presence of weapons. Missiles fell near Al-Manara settlement in the ...

War Diary: Day 92
War Diary: Day 92

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 6, 2024.

UN Warns Gaza 'Uninhabitable' as War Rages On
UN Warns Gaza 'Uninhabitable' as War Rages On

On the 92nd day of the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, relentless Israeli airstrikes continue to batter Gaza. The civilian population, lacking adequate shelter, grapples with severe shortages, all while international mediations struggle to yield tangible results. Israel bombed southern Gaza Saturday as the UN warned the besieged ...

Haniyeh Urges Blinken to Focus On Ending Israeli \
Haniyeh Urges Blinken to Focus On Ending Israeli "Aggression"

Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh called on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to focus on ending the war on Saturday, January 6. Currently in Turkey, Blinken is conducting a Middle East diplomatic tour in a bid to calm rising tensions. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has called on US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to use his current Middle East tour ...

Gaza: Blinken Meets Erdogan in Istanbul
Gaza: Blinken Meets Erdogan in Istanbul

As the situation in Gaza reaches a critical point, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hosted a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The discussions centered around the escalating conflict in Gaza and deliberations on Sweden's potential accession to NATO. Washington's top diplomat discussed the Israel-Hamas war with Turkey's ...

Colonna Urges Iran to Stop 'Destabilising Acts'
Colonna Urges Iran to Stop 'Destabilising Acts'

France's Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna told her Iranian counterpart Saturday that "Iran and its affiliates" must stop "destabilising acts" that could spark a broader conflict in the Middle East amid the war in Gaza. During a telephone call with Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, Catherine Colonna "delivered a very clear ...

Borrell: Lebanon Stands on the Front Line, Priority to Stop the War
Borrell: Lebanon Stands on the Front Line, Priority to Stop the War

"It is imperative to avoid regional escalation in the Middle East. It is necessary to avoid Lebanon being dragged into a regional conflict," Borrell said during a press conference with his Lebanese counterpart, Abdallah Bou Habib. The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the ...

Geagea Pleads for the Implementation of Resolution 1701
Geagea Pleads for the Implementation of Resolution 1701

Lebanese Forces (LF) leader Samir Geagea stressed that "it is normal for Lebanon to be affected by what is happening in Gaza. Yet, the extent of impact (on our territory), whether direct or indirect, depends on Hezbollah's actions" along the country's southern border. In an interview with Houna Loubnan, the LF leader stressed the importance of ...

Gaza Fighting Rages as Gallant Lays Out Post-War Plan
Gaza Fighting Rages as Gallant Lays Out Post-War Plan

Bombing persisted in Gaza on Friday as the international community began to assess Israel's initial proposals for the governance of the territory, following its prolonged conflict with the militant group Hamas, now entering its fourth month. Bombing continued across Gaza on Friday as the world began to digest Israel's first proposals for the ...

Southern Front: Bombing Resumes in the Evening
Southern Front: Bombing Resumes in the Evening

Israeli bombardment resumed late Friday afternoon after a brief respite that coincided with the second speech in 48 hours by Hezbollah Secretary General Hassan Nasrallah. On Friday evening, the Israeli army announced that it targeted Hezbollah cells in southern Lebanon. Israeli bombardment also targeted Hula, Bayad, Birkat Tayri and Wadi ...

$10 Million Reward for Information on Hamas Financial Networks
$10 Million Reward for Information on Hamas Financial Networks

The US Department of State Rewards for Justice (RFJ) Program is offering a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the disruption of Hamas financial mechanisms. Under this reward offer, the Department seeks information on Hamas financial facilitators Abdelbasit Hamza Elhassan Khair, Amer Kamal Sharif Alshawa, Ahmed Sadu Jahleb, ...