Tensions Rise on the Southern Front
2023-12-26 12:55 - Reading : less than a minute
War in the Middle East
Moussavi's Assassination Crosses All Boundaries: Hezbollah
This Is Beirut 2023-12-26 11:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
A senior Iranian Revolutionary Guards member was killed on Monday by an Israeli strike in Syria, posing a possible risk of further escalating tensions in Southern Lebanon. Iranian state media reported the death of Razi Moussavi, describing him as “one of the most experienced advisors” of the Quds Force, the foreign arm of the Islamic ...
War Diary: Day 80
Lyne Sammouri 2023-12-25 22:32 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for December 25, 2023.
Israeli Strike Kills IRGC Commander in Syria
This Is Beirut 2023-12-25 20:12 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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A high-ranking officer from Iran's Revolutionary Guards succumbed to an Israeli airstrike in Syria on Monday, as confirmed by the military force, which pledged to retaliate against "this act of aggression." A senior general with Iran's Revolutionary Guards was killed on Monday by an Israeli strike in Syria, the military force said, vowing to ...
Coalition Forces Targeted in Erbil Airport
This Is Beirut 2023-12-25 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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The Counter-Terrorism Department in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq has announced that a drone laden with explosives targeted the International Coalition base at the Erbil International Airport. This comes after the Islamic Resistance in Iraq declared that it attacked the Hareer base, which houses US forces near Erbil Airport in northern Iraq, using ...
Netanyahu Vows to Escalate Conflict
This Is Beirut 2023-12-25 18:43 - Reading : less than a minute
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the Gaza Strip on Monday and vowed to step up the army's assault in the Palestinian territory, his party said. "I just came back from Gaza ... we're not stopping, we're continuing to fight, and we're intensifying the fighting in the coming days. It's going to be a long war that's not close to ...
Israel Contemplates Trading Hamas Leaders' Lives for Hostages
This Is Beirut 2023-12-25 16:31 - Reading : less than a minute
Israel is reportedly exploring an unconventional approach in dealing with Hamas leaders, Yahya Sinwar and Muhammad Deif, by considering not killing them but rather granting immunity and relocating them to Qatar or another country. Such an agreement would only be entertained within the context of a broader solution, securing the release of all ...
Pope Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza in Christmas Message
This Is Beirut 2023-12-25 15:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Pope Francis on Monday deplored the desperate humanitarian situation of Palestinians in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire and the freeing of hostages in his Christmas message. "My heart grieves for the victims of the abominable attack on 7 October, and I reiterate my urgent appeal for the liberation of those still being held hostage," ...
Silent Streets, Somber Christmas in the Holy Land
This Is Beirut 2023-12-25 10:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The usually vibrant and festive atmosphere in Bethlehem on Christmas Eve, was overshadowed by the ongoing war in Gaza, subduing the holiday cheer. The streets, typically adorned with festive decorations, stood quiet on this special evening, with a noticeable absence of worshipers and tourists in the historic town, recognized as the birthplace of ...
War Diary: Day 79
Rayan Chami 2023-12-24 22:11 - Reading : less than a minute
This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for December 24, 2023.
Israeli Army Pushes Toward South of Gaza
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 21:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Israel has said the Gaza war against Hamas militants was taking its toll on troops, as the focus of combat shifted to the south where most displaced Palestinians are trapped. Hamas launched a shock attack against Israel from Gaza on October 7, killing about 1,140 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally based on official Israeli ...
Jumblatt Signs Worldwide Petition to Halt Hostilities in Gaza
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 20:31 - Reading : less than a minute
Former MP and leader of the Progressive Socialist Party (PSP) Walid Jumblatt signed a global petition on Sunday in which signatories denounce "the genocide perpetrated by Israel against the Palestinians," as the Hebrew state ignores international calls for a permanent ceasefire. The signatories call on the parties concerned to "condemn the ...