Victoria C. Werling 03/01 16:06 - Reading : less than a minute
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Our reporters are in the southern suburb of Beirut, at the scene of the Israeli attack carried out on Tuesday against a Hamas office, resulting in the death of the "number two" of the Islamist group, Saleh al-Arouri. All eyes are now on Hezbollah, whose supporters anticipate a strong response.
This Is Beirut 03/01 14:18 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A highly tense atmosphere prevailed in southern Lebanon on Wednesday morning in the wake of the assassination of Saleh al-Arouri, the second in command of Hamas' political wing in Lebanon. Arouri was killed on Tuesday in a drone strike attributed to Israel, in the heart of the southern suburbs of Beirut, Hezbollah's stronghold. At least six other ...
This Is Beirut 03/01 12:46 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The Israeli army asserts its preparedness for “any scenario” after a strike in Beirut killed Hamas' deputy chief, Saleh al-Arouri, raising concerns of an escalation in the Gaza conflict. The Israeli army said that it is “prepared for any scenario” after a strike in Beirut that killed Hamas’ deputy chief, Saleh al-Arouri, stoking fears ...
Michel Touma 03/01 10:59 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The Israeli airstrike on Tuesday evening in the southern suburb of Beirut, which killed Saleh al-Arouri, vice president of the political bureau and "number two" of Hamas, raises questions about a potential escalation in military tensions. This Israeli drone attack in the southern suburb, a Hezbollah stronghold, is particularly noteworthy as it ...
Philippe Abi-Akl 03/01 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Will military action precede diplomatic efforts to settle regional conflicts, starting with a solution to the war in Gaza? According to informed sources, the decision to end the conflict in the tiny enclave has been taken, and negotiations are underway to agree on the details of a permanent and final solution to the Palestinian ...
03/01 05:00 - Reading : less than a minute
French President Emmanuel Macron called on Israel to avoid escalation, “particularly in Lebanon,” following a strike in Beirut attributed to Israel that killed Hamas’ deputy leader, Saleh al-Arouri. Macron, who spoke by telephone with Israeli minister and war cabinet member Benny Gantz, said “it was essential to avoid any escalatory ...
Tylia El Helou 02/01 23:31 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 2, 2024.
This Is Beirut 02/01 22:39 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Saleh al-Arouri, a founding member of the Al-Qassam Brigades (the military wing of Hamas) and vice-chairman of the Hamas political bureau, was assassinated on Tuesday around 5:45 PM local time in an explosion in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Islamist Palestinian movement confirmed the death of the vice president, along with two other ...
Victoria C. Werling 02/01 22:06 - Reading : less than a minute
Our correspondents are currently in the southern suburb of Beirut to examine the consequences of the explosion that injured 11 people and killed 6, including Saleh al-Arouri, one of the founders of Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas.
This Is Beirut 02/01 19:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Saleh al-Arouri was a senior leader of Hamas and a founding commander of its military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades. He served as the Deputy Chairman of Hamas's political bureau since 2017, was considered as one of the group’s key political leaders. He was considered to be a main figure in Hamas' financial network and in the ceasefire and hostage ...
This Is Beirut 02/01 18:46 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Saleh al-Arouri, a founding member of the Al-Qassam Brigades (the military wing of Hamas) and vice-chairman of the Hamas political bureau, was assassinated on Tuesday at around 5:45 PM local time in an explosion in Beirut’s southern suburbs. The Palestinian Islamist movement confirmed the death of the vice-chairman, along with two other ...
This Is Beirut 02/01 16:22 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Israel launched pre-dawn airstrikes near the Syrian capital on Tuesday at a time of heightened regional tensions over the Gaza war, according to Syria's official news agency SANA, citing a military source. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, based in Britain, reported that Israel targeted a military position, also housing members of ...