War in the Middle East

Le Drian and Hochstein in Lebanon after November 5

Philippe Abi-Akl 05/11 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a scenario similar to the negotiations on Gaza, all of which were dismissed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to his impossible conditions, Netanyahu has rejected the settlement plan brought by US envoy Amos Hochstein. This proposal, presented by Speaker of the House Nabih Berri, called for a ceasefire and the full implementation ...

Israel Issues 7,000 New Draft Orders for Ultra-Orthodox Members

This is Beirut 04/11 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued 7,000 additional army draft orders Monday for individuals from the country's ultra-Orthodox community, historically exempted from mandatory service until a June Supreme Court decision. Gallant approved the Israeli army's "recommendation to issue an additional 7,000 orders for screening and evaluation ...

Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Intelligence HQ in Syria

This is Beirut 04/11 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's military said its air force struck the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah's Syrian branch in a strike on Damascus on Monday, an attack a war monitor said killed two people. It was a rare acknowledgement by Israeli authorities of an attack against Syria. The military has intensified its strikes on targets in Syria since ...

Hamas Holds Gaza War Discussions With Fatah in Cairo

This is Beirut 04/11 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hamas said on Monday it held talks with rival Palestinian faction Fatah in Cairo to discuss the war in Gaza and moves towards national consensus. "A meeting was held with the brothers in the Fatah movement at a generous Egyptian invitation. They discussed various national issues, especially the war on Gaza and pathways for national action," ...

Svenja Schulze's Visit to Lebanon: A Commitment to Humanitarian Aid Amid Crisis

This is Beirut 04/11 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During her brief visit to Lebanon on November 4, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze met with Prime Minister Mikati and visited a community kitchen in Beirut. She then traveled to Zouk Mikael to see a collective shelter in the vicinity of the Order of Malta Lebanon’s Community Health Center, gaining firsthand insight into the local ...

VideosWar Diary: Day 395

Rayan Chami 04/11 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 4, 2024.

What Implications for Israel’s Termination of UNRWA Agreement?

Natasha Metni Torbey 04/11 17:38 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israel has officially terminated its agreement with the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA). On Monday, Tel Aviv formally informed the UN of this decision, which had been approved by an overwhelming parliamentary majority the week before. Historically fraught with deep-rooted disagreements, Israel's ...

The Army Is the Ultimate Solution…

Tarek Karam 04/11 14:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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First, I want to clarify that the title of this article is inspired by a controversial book authored by retired Brigadier General Fouad Aoun. Released without a designated publisher or date toward the end of President Amine Gemayel’s term (1982-1988), the book aimed to promote the idea of “Michel Aoun or no one.” It provided a justification ...

Mawlawi: Crime Rate Decreasing Despite Displacement, Army Criticism Unacceptable

This is Beirut 04/11 14:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Minister of Interior Bassam Mawlawi told a press conference on Monday that despite the massive population displacement over the past weeks, only a few minor incidents have been recorded. “After one and a half months of intense displacement, the crime rate has decreased, and the security and military forces continue to carry out ...

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Iran Criticises "Destabilizing" Deployment of B-52 Bombers to the Middle East

This is Beirut 04/11 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran's foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday criticized what he called the United States' "destabilizing presence", after the deployment of B-52 bombers in the region. "We have always believed that the presence of America in the region is a destabilizing presence," Baghaei said during a news conference, in response to a question ...

Hostage Family Group Seek Investigation Over Leaked Gaza Hostage Documents

This is Beirut 04/11 12:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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An Israeli group campaigning for the release of hostages held in Gaza called on Monday for an investigation into the alleged leak of confidential documents by an ex-aide to the prime minister, which may have undermined efforts to secure the captives' release. An Israeli court announced on Sunday that Eliezer Feldstein, a former aide to ...

Hamas and Fatah Agree on Gaza Administration Committee

This is Beirut 04/11 11:50 - Reading : less than a minute

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A senior Hamas source told the London-based al-Araby al-Jadeed website on Monday that the recent talks in Cairo between Hamas and Fatah delegations ended with an agreement to form an administrative committee for Gaza. According to the website, this committee is set to manage civil and humanitarian affairs in Gaza after the war ends. This comes ...