Israeli Strike on Car in Jounieh
This is Beirut 19/10 14:48 - Reading : less than a minute
On Saturday, an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle on the Jounieh highway, killing two individuals.
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Josep Borrell Calls for Strengthening of UNIFIL Mandate at G7 Meeting in Naples
This is Beirut 19/10 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The European Union's foreign policy chief, Josep Borrell, suggested on Saturday strengthening the mandate of the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and has accused the Israeli army of deliberately targeting its positions. According to Borrell, UNIFIL is currently unable to intervene between Hezbollah and Israel. "They cannot ...
Gaza: Strikes Intensify after Sinwar's Death
This is Beirut 19/10 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hamas Benjamin Netanyahu hostages Gaza
Israel bombed the Gaza Strip on Saturday after an airstrike that killed more than 30 people in the northern part of the Palestinian territory. The army continues its offensive aimed at crushing Hamas, decimated after a year of war and the death of its leader. The Civil Defense announced that 33 people had been killed and "dozens" ...
Israel Announces Expanded Ground Incursion Into South Lebanon
This is Beirut 18/10 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
While Israel announced that it had “closed the main road between Rmeich and Aita al-Shaab with tanks,” thus extending its land incursion into southern Lebanon, Hezbollah claimed to have entered a new phase of escalation against Israel. This comes a day after the murder of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Indeed, the Israeli army appears to be ...
War Diary: Day 378
This is Beirut 18/10 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 18, 2024.
VideosDisplacement Crisis: A Day with the Order of Malta Lebanon
Lyne Sammouri 18/10 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
The Lebanese Association of the Order of Malta works to meet the needs of those who have had to flee their homes as a result of the war.
Behind the ScenesWar and Displacement: A Population Reconfiguration?
Shaheer Idriss 18/10 16:58 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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The crisis of displacement among residents of southern Lebanon, the Beqaa, and the southern suburbs of Beirut is intensifying. Many individuals have taken refuge in schools and shelters, spreading out on the grounds and sidewalks, while those wealthier have rented homes and businesses in safer areas across Lebanon to escape the relentless Israeli ...
ExplainerMisinformation: What Are the Consequences for Spreading Fake News in Lebanon?
Marilyne Jallad 18/10 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In recent days, and particularly in recent hours, Lebanon has been inundated with fake news, misinformation, and deceptive reports as the country remains embroiled in a war that has been ongoing for over a year between Hezbollah and Israel. This misinformation is dangerous for several reasons, primarily because its spread fuels disinformation and ...
Tenenti: ‘Widespread Destruction’ in Southern Lebanon
This is Beirut 18/10 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to widespread destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to the UN peacekeeping force, UNIFIL. Andrea Tenenti, the UNIFIL spokesman, emphasized the importance of the peacekeeping force's presence, despite repeated attacks on their positions by Israeli forces. "The ...
ExplainerFake Evacuation Calls Spark Panic... How to Identify Real Threats?
This is Beirut 18/10 15:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Many Lebanese citizens have been receiving fabricated calls or messages urging them to evacuate their homes, causing widespread panic. These messages closely resemble real Israeli threats that are often followed by airstrikes or attacks. In this context, technology and communications consultant, engineer Amer Tabsh, explained to Houna Lubnan* ...
ExplainerWho Could Succeed Yahya Sinwar at the Helm of Hamas?
This is Beirut 18/10 15:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Hamas Palestine West Bank Yahya Sinwar
Israel's announcement on Thursday of the elimination of Yahya Sinwar, the leader of Hamas and a significant figure within the organization, marks a pivotal moment following over a year of a devastating conflict in Gaza. With Yahya Sinwar's passing, several names have surfaced as potential successors within the Hamas leadership. These leaders have ...
The Chaos of Insurance Against War Risks
Liliane Mokbel 18/10 12:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Lebanon is under fire, and insurance premiums against war risks are reaching historic peaks. Reinsurers adjust the prices of premiums in real-time, responding instantly to changes in the intensity of the fighting on the ground. What is valid at one moment may no longer be so a few hours later. It’s chaos. Renewing war risk insurance policies in ...