Gaza

Netanyahu Asserts Israel Is 'Changing the Security Reality' in the Region

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel was changing the security reality in the region to ensure that an attack like the one on October 7 does not happen again. "We are changing the security reality in our region—for the sake of our children, for the sake of our future—to ensure that what happened on the seventh of ...

Israeli Army Encircles Jabaliya, Says Hamas Present in Area

The Israeli military said on Sunday that its forces surrounded the Jabaliya area of northern Gaza in response to indications that Hamas was rebuilding despite nearly a year of strikes and fighting. “The troops of the 401st Brigade and the 460th Brigade have successfully encircled the area and are currently continuing to operate in the ...

War Diary: Day 365

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 5th, 2024.

Funeral held for Israeli hostage as general strike called

A general strike is underway in Israel on Monday, after the bodies of six hostages were recovered from the Gaza strip the day before. The country’s largest labor union, Histadrut, had threatened to shut down the entire country. The strikes are set to run until Monday evening. The strike is the largest in Israel since March 2023.

War Diary: Day 256

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 June 18th, 2024.

Gaza War Hangs Over Hajj as Pilgrims Flock to Mecca

Hundreds of thousands of Muslims have flocked to the Saudi holy city of Mecca for the hajj pilgrimage unfolding this year in the shadow of the Gaza war. One of the world's largest annual religious gatherings officially begins on Friday, and Saudi officials are trying to keep the focus on prayers. The Gulf kingdom's minister in charge of ...

War Diary: Day 245

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 June 7, 2024.

Israel-Hamas War: 7 Months Later

The Israel-Hamas war has been ongoing for 7 months, causing both regional and international tensions. Here are the main highlights over the past 7 months.

Israel Begins Its Ground Invasion of Rafah

On Tuesday morning, the Israeli Army announced it had assumed "operational control" of the Palestinian section of the Rafah border crossing. This comes a day after it asked residents to flee to "humanitarian zones."