War in the Middle East

War Diary: Day 205
War Diary: Day 205

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 April 28th, 2024.

Gaza War Takes Spotlight at Saudi-Hosted WEF
Gaza War Takes Spotlight at Saudi-Hosted WEF

Saudi Arabia on Sunday denounced the international community's failure to address the war in Gaza and called for the creation of a Palestinian state, at a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Riyadh. Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that the international community has failed Gaza and reiterated its call for a Palestinian state at a ...

Gaza Truce Talks Advance as Hamas Prepares Response
Gaza Truce Talks Advance as Hamas Prepares Response

Diplomatic efforts to secure a truce in Gaza and captive exchange with Israel have built up on Sunday with Hamas' upcoming visit to Egypt on Monday, where the Islamist militant group will deliver its response to Israel's latest proposal. Diplomatic efforts intensified on Sunday to reach a long-sought-after truce and hostage-release deal in Gaza, ...

Tit-for-Tat Exchanges Persist on the Lebanese Southern Front
Tit-for-Tat Exchanges Persist on the Lebanese Southern Front

Clashes persisted in southern Lebanon between Hezbollah and the Israeli army on Sunday, as diplomatic efforts to de-escalate violence intensified. The Israeli army conducted a strike on the town of Aita al-Shaab in the Bint Jbeil district near Rmeish. Throughout the night, the Israeli army bombarded the outskirts of Tayr Harfa and Dhayra, as ...

Israeli Army Says It Hopes Gaza Aid Pier Ready by Early May
Israeli Army Says It Hopes Gaza Aid Pier Ready by Early May

The Israeli army said Saturday it hoped a pier to deliver aid to Gaza would be ready by early May, as it pushes ahead with its assault on the Palestinian territory. Israel's more than six-month offensive has triggered a humanitarian crisis and it has faced growing pressure to enable more aid deliveries as the UN warns of imminent famine. On ...

11 Wounded in Israeli Airstrike on Serbine
11 Wounded in Israeli Airstrike on Serbine

On Saturday evening, an Israeli airstrike targeted a house in Serbine, resulting in 11 reported injuries. According to initial reports, the injured include nine Lebanese citizens and two Syrian nationals. Ambulances were immediately dispatched to the scene following reports of casualties among the local population.

Hamas’ Armed Wing Releases Video of Two Hostages Held in Gaza
Hamas’ Armed Wing Releases Video of Two Hostages Held in Gaza

Hamas released a video on Saturday showing two Israeli hostages it kidnapped during its October 7 attack in southern Israel. The armed wing of Palestinian militant group Hamas released a video on Saturday of two men held hostage in Gaza and seen alive in the footage. Campaign group ‘The Hostages and Missing Families Forum’ identified the two ...

War Diary: Day 204
War Diary: Day 204

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 April 27th, 2024.

South Lebanon: Shells Near Mays Al-Jabal Hospital
South Lebanon: Shells Near Mays Al-Jabal Hospital

The area around the government hospital in Mays al-Jabal was targeted early Saturday evening by Israeli artillery bombardment. No casualties were reported. Simultaneously, thermal balloons were launched on wooded areas, causing a fire. In addition, Israeli raids targeted Qouzah, where a house on the outskirts of the village was hit. Ambulances ...

Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Blocked in Turkey
Gaza ‘Freedom Flotilla’ Blocked in Turkey

The Gaza "Freedom Flotilla" was still blocked in Turkey on Saturday, deprived of its sailing flag following "Israeli pressure," according to the organizers. A "Freedom Flotilla" aimed at delivering aid to Gaza was blocked in Turkey Saturday after being denied use of two of its ships, which organizers blame on Israeli pressure. The coalition of ...

UK Ship Sets Sail to Help Building of Gaza Aid Jetty
UK Ship Sets Sail to Help Building of Gaza Aid Jetty

A British ship set to house hundreds of American military personnel involved in the construction of an artificial jetty in Gaza to help deliver humanitarian aid has sailed from Cyprus, military sources said on Saturday. A British ship to house hundreds of US troops building a jetty to boost aid deliveries to Gaza has set sail from Cyprus, a UK ...

US and Turkish Top Diplomats to Visit KSA for Gaza Truce Talks
US and Turkish Top Diplomats to Visit KSA for Gaza Truce Talks

Washington's top diplomat is among leaders expected at a Saudi-hosted economic summit set to begin on Sunday with a strong focus on the grinding war in Gaza, organisers said. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will be "coming in directly from his visits in China and on his way to Israel," Borge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum ...