This Is Beirut 2024-03-18 11:33 - Reading : less than a minute
Israel's intelligence chief, Qatar's premier and Egyptian officials are expected to hold talks in Doha on Monday regarding a potential Gaza truce and hostage exchange deal, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP. The meeting between Mossad chief David Barnea, Qatar PM Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani and Egyptian envoys "is expected to ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-18 11:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli army launched on Monday an operation around Gaza's largest hospital, Al-Shifa, with witnesses reporting airstrikes on the devastated neighborhood where it is located. Israeli soldiers "are currently conducting a precise operation in the area of the Shifa hospital," a statement from the military said. "The operation is based on ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-18 10:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Oxfam claimed on Monday that Israel was defying the International Court of Justice by intentionally preventing the delivery of aid into Gaza. Anti-poverty charity Oxfam accused Israel on Monday of intentionally preventing the delivery of aid into Gaza during its war with Hamas, in violation of international humanitarian law. The non-governmental ...
2024-03-18 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
The unfolding international political dynamics are intertwined and unlikely to be construed unless they correlate with internal political dynamics and ideological subtexts. This primary observation seems compatible with various political evolutions throughout the large geopolitical spectrum and its variations. While reviewing the conflict-ridden ...
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-17 20:24 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 17th, 2024.
This Is Beirut 2024-03-17 19:34 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized senior Jewish American Senator Chuck Schumer, labeling Schumer's call for early election as "totally inappropriate." Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu blasted top Jewish American Senator Chuck Schumer for castigating the Israeli leader and calling for early elections, deeming this ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-17 15:12 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Sunday, that Israeli forces would proceed with a planned ground operation in Rafah, located in southern Gaza. This decision has raised concerns about the potential for significant civilian casualties. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israeli troops would pursue a planned ground ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-17 15:04 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
At least 61 Palestinians were killed in overnight Israeli bombardments, the Health Ministry in Gaza said on Sunday, as Israel was preparing to send negotiators to new truce talks in Qatar. Israel's security cabinet and the smaller war cabinet were to meet to "decide on the mandate of the delegation in charge of the negotiations before its ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-17 11:07 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Amidst recent airstrikes in Gaza, speculation swirls regarding the fate of Marwan Issa, the deputy commander of Hamas' military wing and a significant figure within the organization's hierarchy. Reports emerging from various sources suggest that Issa may have been targeted and possibly killed in an Israeli strike last week. However, it's ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-16 22:54 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Bahraini Crown Prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa in Manama on Saturday for Gaza ceasefire hostage release talks, in addition to Houthi attacks on the Red Sea. Blinken and the Crown discussed efforts to achieve a ceasefire of at least six weeks in Gaza as part of an ...
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-16 21:30 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza and southern Lebanon. Here are the main highlights for March 16th, 2024.
Adriana Lebbos 2024-03-16 19:28 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cyprus announced that a second ship carrying aid for Gaza may set sail as soon as Saturday, following the return of the initial vessel from the conflict-stricken area, having completed its delivery. A second ship loaded with aid for Gaza could depart as early as Saturday, Cyprus said, as the first vessel returned from the war-ravaged territory ...