War in the Middle East

Gallant Claims '60 Percent' of Hamas Dead or Wounded
Gallant Claims '60 Percent' of Hamas Dead or Wounded

Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant said on Wednesday that 60 percent of Hamas fighters had been "eliminated or wounded" in the Gaza war since the militant group's October 7 attacks. In a statement to parliament on the first nine months of the conflict, Gallant said that the military was "determined" to meet its goals of eradicating Hamas and ...

Israel Drops Leaflets Over Gaza City Urging Residents to Evacuate
Israel Drops Leaflets Over Gaza City Urging Residents to Evacuate

The Israeli army on Wednesday dropped thousand of leaflets on Gaza City urging all residents to leave amid an intensified military offensive on the Palestinian territory's main city, an AFP journalist said. The leaflets, addressed to "everyone in Gaza City", set out routes out of the city to designated safe areas further south and warned the ...

Intelligence Chief Accuses Iran of Formenting Pro-Gaza Protests in US
Intelligence Chief Accuses Iran of Formenting Pro-Gaza Protests in US

The US intelligence chief on Tuesday accused Iran of egging on protests inside the United States against the Gaza war, including by paying demonstrators. Avril Haines, the director of national intelligence, stressed she was not alleging that Americans taking to the streets against Israel or US policy were insincere or doing Iran's bidding, but ...

Southern Front: Two Israelis Killed by Hezb Missiles
Southern Front: Two Israelis Killed by Hezb Missiles

The southern front flared up again on Tuesday afternoon following the death of Abou al-Fadl Karnbach, Hassan Nasrallah's former bodyguard, in an Israeli strike on his car on the Beirut-Damascus road.  The pro-Iranian group swiftly retaliated, launching a barrage of rockets towards the Golan, targeting the Kilaa base. According to Israeli army ...

War Diary: Day 277
War Diary: Day 277

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for July 9, 2024.

What We Know About the Rocky 'Roadmap' to a Gaza Truce
What We Know About the Rocky 'Roadmap' to a Gaza Truce

Qatari and Egyptian mediators are cajoling Israel and Hamas towards negotiations on a plan to end their war, which has left tens of thousands dead. US President Joe Biden first outlined in late May what he called an Israeli initiative for a truce and hostage release deal. Mediators are now embroiled in secret contacts with both sides, who have ...

Israel Strikes Mediterranean City of Baniyas in Syria
Israel Strikes Mediterranean City of Baniyas in Syria

The Syrian defense ministry said an Israeli strike caused damage but no casualties near the Mediterranean coastal city of Baniyas on Tuesday. "At approximately 12:20 am (2120 GMT) the Israeli enemy launched an air attack from the direction of the Mediterranean Sea... targeting a site near the city of Baniyas," the defense ministry said. It was ...

Israel Strikes Gaza School Where Hamas Allegedly Operating
Israel Strikes Gaza School Where Hamas Allegedly Operating

The Israeli army said Monday that it had struck "several terrorists" in central Gaza who were allegedly using a school in the Nuseirat area as "cover". "A short while ago, based on intelligence and using precise munition, the Air Force struck several terrorists who were conducting terrorist activities, using the structures of a school in the area ...

Netanyahu's Washington Visit: Who Benefits Most?
Netanyahu's Washington Visit: Who Benefits Most?

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's upcoming three-day visit to Washington scheduled for July 24 is among the most significant Israeli visits to the strategic United States ally. This visit is crucial not only because it occurs at a pivotal moment in their strong relationship – despite the Democratic anger against Netanyahu and readiness ...

War Diary: Day 276
War Diary: Day 276

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for July 8th, 2024.

US, Israeli Spy Chiefs Set to Attend Gaza Talks
US, Israeli Spy Chiefs Set to Attend Gaza Talks

United States and Israeli intelligence chiefs are traveling to Doha on Wednesday for discussions on a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, a source with knowledge of the talks told AFP. Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) director William Burns and the head of Israel's Mossad David Barnea "are travelling to Doha on Wednesday," the source ...