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EU Sanctions Hamas Financiers Ahead of Brussels Meetings

EU foreign ministers will engage in a series of meetings on Monday with counterparts from Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and Arab nations. Ahead of the meeting on Friday, the EU added six individuals to an asset freeze and visa ban blacklist for financing Hamas. EU foreign ministers will hold a series of meetings Monday with counterparts from ...

Borrell Accuses Israel of Financing Hamas

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, said on Friday that Israel financed the creation of the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas with the aim of weakening the Palestinian Authority. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied these accusations made by his opponents in Israel ...

US-Israel Relations Under Strain Over Gaza

Despite an apparent alliance, Washington and Tel Aviv are increasingly struggling to conceal their differences in public. While the Biden administration insists on de-escalating tensions on a regional level, the Netanyahu government prefers to forge ahead. President Joe Biden and his officials are becoming increasingly frustrated with Israeli ...

US Strikes Houthis, Israel Troops Advance in South Gaza

The United States initiated, new attacks against Yemen's Houthis. The United States launched fresh strikes against Yemen's Houthis Thursday, and President Joe Biden signaled they would keep going until the Iranian-backed militants stop targeting ships in the Red Sea. Meanwhile tensions flared in the wider region following Pakistani strikes in ...

Mikati Defends His Position on Hezbollah

Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati responded on Thursday to the opposition's strong criticism of his tribute to "Hezbollah's patriotism and restraint." The opposition blamed him for praising Hezbollah, who led Lebanon into a war that is not its own. Mikati also called for Israel to stop its provocations in the South, without acknowledging ...

EU to Adopt Sanctions Against Hamas

France announced on Thursday, that the European Union is set to impose sanctions on Hamas on Monday in retaliation for the Palestinian group's lethal attack on Israel on October 7. The European Union will adopt sanctions on Monday against Hamas in response to the Palestinian group's deadly October 7 attack on Israel, France said ...

Gaza 'Close-Quarters Combat' Leaves Dozens Dead

The Israeli military authorities reported on Thursday that numerous Palestinian militants were killed in close-quarters combat by ground troops, as they escalated their operations in Khan Younes, the largest city in southern Gaza. Israeli ground troops killed dozens of militants in "close-quarters combat" Thursday, the army said, as it ...

War Diary: Day 103

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 17, 2024.

Hamas Imposes New Conditions in Hostage Medicine Deal

A high-ranking Hamas official unveiled, on Wednesday, updated requirements for the delivery of medication to hostages held by the group in Gaza. The official insisted that Israel should refrain from inspecting the trucks transporting the drugs. A top Hamas official announced new conditions Wednesday for delivering medicine to hostages held by the ...

Houthi Attacks Raise Tensions, Gaza Hostage Talks Offer Hope

The United States conducted new strikes in Yemen on Tuesday, according to a US official. Concurrently, the Iran-backed Houthis asserted responsibility for a missile attack on a Greek-owned cargo ship in the Red Sea. The White House expressed optimism, over discussions facilitated by Qatar which could result in a new agreement between Israel and ...

War Diary: Day 102

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 16, 2024.

Escalation of Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon

On Tuesday, the Israeli air force carried out raids on Aita al-Shaab, as well as more than 15 strikes on the outskirts of Bayad, Wadi Slouki, and Wadi el-Hajir. The bombardments also hit the olive groves on the outskirts of Al-Abbara in Kfar Kila and the areas of Mays al-Jabal and Maroun al-Ras. The locality of Rab el-Thalathin was subjected to ...