This is Beirut 20/11 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Gaza's civil defence agency said on Wednesday that at least 17 people, including a baby, were killed in Israeli air strikes on the war-ravaged Palestinian territory. The Israeli military said one of its soldiers was killed and another seriously wounded during combat in the north of the Gaza Strip. The baby was killed in nighttime shelling of the ...
Rami Rayess 20/11 12:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Iran faces mounting questions about how best to navigate its relationship with US President-elect Donald Trump ahead of his expected return to the White House on January 20, 2025. Tensions remain high following his first term (2016–2020), which was marked by the assassination of Quds Force Commander General Qassem Suleimani, one of Iran's most ...
Lyne Sammouri 20/11 11:25 - Reading : less than a minute
From the vicinity of the Roman Temple of Bacchus in Baalbeck to Saint George's Church in Dardghaya and the Souks of Nabatiyeh, these sites have become collateral damage in the crossfire of war. What is memoricide? Why is it significant today? How is it translated in the context of war?
Christiane Tager 20/11 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Due to the ongoing war between Hezbollah and Israel, freight insurance premiums have surged, adding further pressure on Lebanese trade and, consequently, on consumers. Armed conflicts significantly increase the risks associated with maritime and land transport. Ships and cargo can be targeted or suffer collateral damage from hostilities. ...
This is Beirut 20/11 09:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The UN Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on another draft resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza in its latest attempt to exert pressure to end the war. But the draft could be blocked by the United States, Israel's main ally. The latest draft of the resolution demands "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in the ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 19/11 20:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States presidential envoy Amos Hochstein and Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri have not yet concluded negotiations on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Berri assigned his advisor, Ali Hamdan, to coordinate with Hochstein's team on resolving the remaining points of contention. Hochstein is pushing to finalize a framework that aligns ...
Marc Saikali 19/11 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The tone was set the moment Amos Hochstein concluded his talks in Beirut and delivered a carefully diplomatic press briefing, delicately outlining just how distant a resolution still seems. No sooner had his words settled than Israeli airstrikes resumed, and rockets were launched from Lebanon. For those striving to remain Cartesian and keep ...
Lyne Sammouri 19/11 17:45 - Reading : less than a minute
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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 19, 2024.
Samar El-Kadi 19/11 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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With much apprehension mixed with shy hope, the Lebanese are closely following the visit of US envoy Amos Hochstein who will be relaying Lebanon’s response to Israel regarding a ceasefire proposal. Lebanon announced that Hezbollah has agreed to the US proposal, though it made certain comments, stressing that UN Resolution 1701 should be the ...
Rayan Chami 19/11 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute
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Claims of a unilateral ceasefire proposal in Lebanon have sparked widespread speculation. But let’s debunk it.
Nadia Hallak 19/11 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
As the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalates, Lebanon’s displacement crisis grows more severe each day. Around 1.4 million Lebanese have been forced to flee areas targeted by shelling, seeking safety in other regions. Some have rented homes at their own expense, others are staying with relatives, while the majority are concentrated in ...
Rayan Chami 19/11 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute
US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein held “constructive” talks with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, focusing on resolving the ongoing war in Lebanon. He emphasized regional cooperation, including efforts in Lebanon and Israel, to foster peace and stability.