War in the Middle East

China in Egypt: Pushing for Gaza Ceasefire and Palestinian Statehood
China in Egypt: Pushing for Gaza Ceasefire and Palestinian Statehood

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for a Palestinian state and a Gaza ceasefire during a joint press conference in Cairo with his Egyptian counterpart Sameh Shoukry on Sunday. China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi called Sunday for the establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza, where 100 days of the Israel-Hamas war have killed ...

Gaza War Expands With Increased Red Sea Attacks
Gaza War Expands With Increased Red Sea Attacks

The destructive conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and concerns about a potential regional escalation heightened after US and British forces targeted pro-Hamas Houthi rebels in Yemen on Friday, in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping. The devastating conflict has unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and fears of a ...

Red Sea: Renewed US Military Strikes Against the Houthis
Red Sea: Renewed US Military Strikes Against the Houthis

The US military conducted a third strike on Saturday evening, against Houthi sites in Yemen, the second in less than 24 hours. This action was in response to threats issued by the Iran-backed group against international maritime traffic in the Red Sea the day before. In the early evening, a military source allied with the Houthi rebels and a ...

War Diary: Day 99
War Diary: Day 99

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 13, 2024.

Negotiations on Land Border Demarcation in the Absence of a President
Negotiations on Land Border Demarcation in the Absence of a President

When the war in Gaza comes to an end and attacks from Lebanese territory cease, the most crucial step will be indirect negotiations between Lebanon and Israel—mediated by U.S. advisor Amos Hochstein—regarding the demarcation of land borders between the two countries. According to a U.S. diplomat, these negotiations preceded the "Al-Aqsa Flood" ...

South Lebanon: Latest Developments
South Lebanon: Latest Developments

The exchange of fire continued on Saturday in the border villages of southern Lebanon after a tense night. An air raid targeted a house in Yarin with a ground-to-air missile, leveling it completely. Injuries were reported, and rescue teams rushed to the scene. Two Israeli raids also targeted the area between Yarin and Teir Harfa. The Israeli air ...

Israeli Strikes Claim Dozens on 99th Day of Gaza Conflict
Israeli Strikes Claim Dozens on 99th Day of Gaza Conflict

Overnight Israeli airstrikes killed at least 60 in besieged Gaza, with dozens more wounded. The Israeli army claimed to have eliminated four "terrorists" in Khan Younes in Gaza. Gaza Health Ministry said Saturday that Israeli strikes overnight killed at least 60 people, with dozens more wounded, in the besieged territory. Witnesses in the Gaza ...

Israel-Hamas War Takes Heavy Toll on Journalists’ Lives
Israel-Hamas War Takes Heavy Toll on Journalists’ Lives

The Committee to Protect Journalists questions if Israel deems journalists as potential threats, calling the situation deeply troubling after Al Jazeera reporters’ deaths in a recent targeted strike.

Southern Front: Bombing Resumes in the Evening
Southern Front: Bombing Resumes in the Evening

Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon resumed on Friday afternoon, with the Hebrew state carrying out three raids on Ras al-Naqoura and Jabal Blat, located between Ramya and Marwahin. Simultaneously, the Israeli Army shelled Naqoura and Hula, as well as Wadi al-Jamal and the outskirts of Mays al-Jabal, Tallet Rweissat, and Bayad. Against this ...

Gaza Telecoms Disrupted as Israeli Bombardment Continues
Gaza Telecoms Disrupted as Israeli Bombardment Continues

On the 98th day of the war between Hamas and Israel, internet and telephone connections were cut in the Gaza Strip. Israeli bombardments continue in the south of the enclave, while humanitarian aid is struggling to get through. Telecommunication services were cut across besieged Gaza on Friday as Israeli strikes killed dozens in southern cities ...

War Diary: Day 98
War Diary: Day 98

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 12, 2024.

The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report
The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report

Good evening, and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, January 12th, and the 98th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s episode, the situation at the southern border continues to escalate, and Beirut is at the center of a diplomatic flurry. The war in Gaza and its consequences remain the key contenders in the news, especially after ...