This Is Beirut 2024-05-27 10:13 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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 ...
Rayan Chami 2024-05-26 21:09 - Reading : less than a minute
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.
This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 19:36 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 16:34 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-26 11:36 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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 ...
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 ...
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 — ...
Lyne Sammouri 2024-05-25 20:09 - Reading : less than a minute
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.
This Is Beirut 2024-05-25 18:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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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 ...
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 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-25 01:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
France's president, Emmanuel Macron, Qatar's prime minister and the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan held talks Friday on the Gaza war and ways to set up a Palestinian state alongside Israel, the French presidency said. Macron organized the meeting amid growing international concerns over the Israel-Hamas war. It came a few ...
This Is Beirut 2024-05-24 22:59 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US-built temporary pier on the coast of Gaza has delivered 97 trucks of aid since operations began a week ago, a UN spokesman said Friday, after what he called a "rocky start." The UN World Food Programme "took possession of 97 trucks since the floating dock came into operation" on May 17, Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN chief Antonio ...