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 ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 20:01 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Despite Christmas Eve, the exchange of artillery fire between Hezbollah and Israel continued intermittently throughout Sunday. In the afternoon, the Israeli army bombed the Hobeish school in the village of Taybeh and raided the area between Taybeh and Rab al-Thalatheen, damaging a house. Bombs also fell on the outskirts of Tayr Harfa and the ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 19:26 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
On Sunday, December 24, the Spanish Defense Minister announced that his country would not be taking part in the coalition to protect maritime traffic from Houthi attacks. This coalition, led by the United States, is intended in particular to restore commercial lines that have been considerably disrupted since October 7. Spain will not take part ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 14:32 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Maronite patriarch, Bechara al-Rai, once again reiterated his call for Lebanon's neutrality, asserting that the Land of the Cedars is “a land of dialogue and peace.” Stigmatizing the “genocidal and brutal” war in Gaza, which has been going on since October 7, and its consequences for Lebanon, Archbishop al-Rai denounced the Hebrew ...
2023-12-24 14:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Lebanon is expected to soon approve the awarding of blocks 8 and 10 in its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) to the consortium comprising TotalEnergies, Eni, and Qatar Energy for offshore oil and gas exploration. However, the Lebanese Petroleum Authority is seeking to introduce an amendment to the set timeframe for seismic studies in block 8, which ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 14:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Following a day of violent exchanges of artillery fire between Israel and Hezbollah, the latter resumed its attacks against Israel early on Sunday morning. It announced that it had targeted army positions in Dishon. In this respect, Sheikh Nabil Kaouk, a member of Hezbollah's executive council, said on Sunday that the party would continue its ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 10:47 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Bombing intensified in southern Gaza on Sunday 24 December, while the army stepped up its operations in Khan Yunis. At international level, the application of the resolution adopted by the UN on the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza is coming up against the refusal of a ceasefire by Israel and its American ally. Israel pushed on Sunday with its ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-24 09:06 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As a gesture of unity, Syrians abandon festivities to express support for Palestinians amid ongoing conflict. Christmas cheer has deserted the streets of Syria's cities, where the main churches have limited celebrations to prayers in solidarity with Palestinians suffering war in Gaza. "In Palestine, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, people are ...
This Is Beirut 2023-12-23 23:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza raged on Saturday as the UN Security Council approved a much-delayed resolution to boost aid to the besieged Palestinian territory, where civilians are struggling to find food. The Palestinian health ministry said more than 410 people had been killed in Israeli bombardment over 48 hours, including 16 in a ...