War Diary: Day 123
Tylia El Helou 2024-02-06 20:18 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 6th, 2024.
War in the Middle East
UNRWA Director in Lebanon Dorothee Klaus Meets Mikati
Lyne Sammouri 2024-02-06 16:06 - Reading : less than a minute
Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati and UNRWA Director in Lebanon Dorothee Klaus met at the Grand Serail to discuss the agency's financial strain amidst funding suspensions from multiple nations. The suspension of funding came after accusations by Israel that 12 staff members in Gaza were involved in the Hamas attacks on October 7.
French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné in Lebanon
This Is Beirut 2024-02-06 13:33 - Reading : less than a minute
French Minister of Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné is received by Speaker Nabih Berri. The French Minister began his visit to Lebanon as part of his first regional tour. He arrived in Beirut at the end of his visit to Israel, where he discussed developments of the war in Gaza and South Lebanon. He is also due to meet caretaker Prime Minister ...
No Surveillance Towers Along the Blue Line
This Is Beirut 2024-02-06 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Certain aspects of the British plan, presented to political leaders by UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron during his recent visit to Lebanon, to resolve the crisis on the southern border have been revealed. According to well-informed sources, the plan proposes a joint ceasefire declaration by Lebanon and Israel and the withdrawal of military ...
Blinken Seeks Truce as Gaza Assault Persists
This Is Beirut 2024-02-06 00:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Palestine Hamas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicked off a tour of the Middle East on Monday, aiming to secure a new truce and lasting resolution to the Israel-Hamas conflict amidst ongoing fighting in Gaza. As humanitarian conditions worsen in the strip, UNRWA faces controversy over allegations involving Hamas. Blinken is set to discuss a framework not ...
War Diary: Day 122
Tylia El Helou 2024-02-05 21:13 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 5th, 2024.
Guterres Announces Independent Panel to Assess UNRWA
This Is Beirut 2024-02-05 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres announced the establishment of an independent panel to evaluate UNRWA, which has been facing challenges amidst an Israeli assault on Gaza. United Nations chief Antonio Guterres announced on Monday the creation of an independent panel to assess UNRWA, its embattled agency tasked with helping Palestinian ...
A Deadly Monday in the South
This Is Beirut 2024-02-05 18:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Three people were killed on Monday afternoon in an Israeli raid on a house in the village of Bayt Lif, south Lebanon. According to initial reports, the victims were three fighters from the Amal movement. Tension was high throughout the day in the southern border strip, which had been vibrating since Sunday evening to the rhythm of uninterrupted ...
Spain to Boost UNRWA Funding After Mass Aid Suspension
This Is Beirut 2024-02-05 18:18 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Spain announced increasing its aid to the UNRWA on Monday. The agency is experiencing financial strain following the suspension of funding from several nations. Spain said on Monday that it would give an additional 3.5 million euros ($3.8 million) in aid to the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA, which is facing a cash crunch after several ...
Houthis Threaten Global Internet Traffic
Aubin Eymard 2024-02-05 18:02 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
In the forefront of attacks on maritime traffic in the Red Sea since October, the Houthis are a cause for concern in terms of their ability to target telecommunication cables. This threat is being taken seriously by the Yemeni government and the local telecom agency. Nothing seems to deter the Houthis from continuing their attacks on various ...
Lebanon-Israel Maritime Borders Agreement: Myths and Realities
Michel Ghazal 2024-02-05 16:47 - Reading : 7 minute(s)
Since the surprise Al-Aqsa Flood operation carried out by Hamas against Israel on October 7, triggering a destructive war by Tel Aviv against Gaza, southern Lebanon has been under high tensions and increasing risk of escalation. This prompted a flurry of diplomatic efforts with a dual objective: restoring calm to the southern border and seeking, ...
Hochstein’s Visit to Israel Spurs Moderate Optimism
This Is Beirut 2024-02-05 14:43 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
US envoy Amos Hochstein visited Israel over the weekend as part of a new regional tour. Hochstein is also set to visit Lebanon, aiming for a “diplomatic agreement to defuse tensions on Israel’s northern border.” This border has been witnessing a relentless exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel since October 8. According to Israeli ...