This Is Beirut 2024-07-09 12:12 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Syrian defense ministry said an Israeli strike caused damage but no casualties near the Mediterranean coastal city of Baniyas on Tuesday. "At approximately 12:20 am (2120 GMT) the Israeli enemy launched an air attack from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea... targeting a site near the city of Baniyas," the defense ministry said. It was ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-09 11:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli army said Monday that it had struck "several terrorists" in central Gaza who were allegedly using a school in the Nuseirat area as "cover". "A short while ago, based on intelligence and using precise munition, the Air Force struck several terrorists who were conducting terrorist activities, using the structures of a school in the area ...
2024-07-09 07:30 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming three-day visit to Washington scheduled for July 24 is among the most significant Israeli visits to the strategic United States ally. This visit is crucial not only because it occurs at a pivotal moment in their strong relationship – despite the Democratic anger against Netanyahu and readiness ...
Tylia El Helou 2024-07-08 21:11 - 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 July 8th, 2024.
This Is Beirut 2024-07-08 19:54 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
United States and Israeli intelligence chiefs are traveling to Doha on Wednesday for discussions on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director William Burns and the head of Israel's Mossad David Barnea "are travelling to Doha on Wednesday," the source ...
2024-07-08 19:01 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hamas has retracted. After making the question of a permanent ceasefire a condition for concluding any agreement with Israel, the Islamist group said on Sunday it was ready to negotiate the release of all Israeli hostages — about 120 — including soldiers, without such a provision. Although Tel Aviv's "official" reply is yet to be declared, ...
Tylia El Helou 2024-07-07 21:58 - 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 July 7th, 2024.
This Is Beirut 2024-07-07 19:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A top Hamas official told AFP on Sunday that the Palestinian group was ready to discuss a hostage deal and an end to the Gaza war without a "complete and permanent ceasefire". The apparent easing of the Hamas position comes amid renewed mediation efforts by the United States, Qatar and Egypt to tempt the rivals into talks to halt nine months of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-07 18:23 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Sunday called on all sides to exercise "caution" on the border between Israel and Lebanon in his first telephone conversation since he was elected with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Starmer told his counterpart the "situation on the northern border of Israel was very concerning, and it was ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-07 16:18 - Reading : less than a minute
UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert arrived in Israel on Sunday for a three-day visit, her office announced in a statement. “Since assuming office last month, Hennis-Plasschaert has extensively engaged the Lebanese leadership and key interlocutors on ways to deescalate tensions across the Blue Line,” the statement ...
This Is Beirut 2024-07-07 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israel intensifies air strikes in Gaza as the war enters its tenth month, while truce negotiations with Hamas mediated by Qatar continue amid significant challenges. Israel carried out deadly air strikes in the Gaza Strip as the war entered its tenth month on Sunday, with fighting raging across the Palestinian territory and fresh diplomatic ...
Tylia El Helou 2024-07-06 21:10 - 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 July 6th, 2024.