Lebanon Under Fire: Successive Strikes on Beirut's Southern Suburbs

This is Beirut 2024-10-19 15:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Lebanon on Sunday, particularly in the southern suburbs of Beirut.  Beirut Israeli warplanes conducted consecutive airstrikes on Haret Hreik, Choueifat al-Umara and Burj al-Barajneh in the southern suburbs of Beirut in the afternoon, shortly after Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued an ...

Israeli Strike on Car in Jounieh

This is Beirut 2024-10-19 14:48 - Reading : less than a minute

On Saturday, an Israeli drone targeted a vehicle on the Jounieh highway, killing two individuals.

Josep Borrell Calls for Strengthening of UNIFIL Mandate at G7 Meeting in Naples

This is Beirut 2024-10-19 14:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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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 ...

Opposition MPs Question Berri’s Call for Parliamentary Session Next Tuesday

This is Beirut 2024-10-19 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The opposition MPs called on Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri to hold a presidential election session on Tuesday. Berri has called for a parliamentary session next Tuesday at 11:00 AM to elect two secretaries, three commissioners, and members of parliamentary committees “in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 44 of the Constitution and ...

Two Killed in Morning Raid on Sahel Alma Highway, Chtaura Hit Again

This is Beirut 2024-10-19 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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A morning raid on a car on the Sahel Alma highway in Jounieh left two dead. The car, a CRV, was registered under the name of Khadijeh Ahmad Ghazal, from Bourj Chemali in Tyre. A drone launched the first missile at the vehicle, which was heading toward Beirut. The two passengers managed to escape the initial strike, abandoning the car by the ...

Israel Announces Expanded Ground Incursion Into South Lebanon

This is Beirut 2024-10-18 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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 2024-10-18 19:25 - 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 October 18, 2024.

Meloni in Lebanon, Calls for Support for UNIFIL

This is Beirut 2024-10-18 19:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni visited Lebanon on Friday and met with caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati at the Grand Serail to discuss the escalating regional crisis. In a joint press conference, Meloni expressed her country's solidarity with Lebanon and emphasized the urgent need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. “We are all ...

Scorched Earth Strategy: Can Israel Isolate Hezbollah?

2024-10-18 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Reminiscent of the dark days of the 2006 war, Israel's “scorched earth” tactic appears to have resurfaced in the current conflict with Hezbollah that has been ongoing since October 7. While wiping out entire villages may not be Israel’s endgame, it remains a significant military strategy serving its ultimate goal. Since September 26, ...

Behind the ScenesWar and Displacement: A Population Reconfiguration?

Shaheer Idriss 2024-10-18 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 2024-10-18 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 2024-10-18 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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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 ...