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EU Sanctions Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

The European Union placed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, on its terrorist sanctions blacklist on Tuesday. This decision was taken in response to the Hamas' attacks on Israel on October 7. The European Union on Tuesday added Hamas Gaza leader Yahya Sinwar to its "terrorist" sanctions blacklist over the October 7 attacks on Israel. The move means that ...

Al-Ezz Brigades: An Unknown Group in South Lebanon

The Lebanese security forces have not yet determined the identity of the Al-Ezz Brigades, a group that took responsibility for two attacks against the Israeli army which resulted in the death of six of its members. According to available information, the bodies of some of the victims remained in the territories controlled by the Israeli forces ...

Gaza Deaths Top 24,000 as War Lingers

Health officials in Gaza reported on Monday over 24,000 deaths in the conflict with Israel that has shaken the region. Additionally, militants released a video confirming the death of two Israeli hostages. Health officials in Gaza reported on Monday 24,100 deaths in the war with Israel which has rocked the region, and militants released a video ...

War Diary: Day 101

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 15, 2024.

Hamas Releases Video Announcing Death of Israeli Hostages

The Palestinian militant group Hamas released a new video on Monday, confirming the death of two Israeli hostages who were abducted in Gaza on October 7. Palestinian militant group Hamas on Monday released a new video announcing the death of two Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza on October 7. The video showed a woman hostage named in ...

Israel Detains Students in West Bank University Raid

Israeli forces conducted an early morning raid in the occupied West Bank, arresting university students on allegations of supporting Hamas, according to sources on both sides. Israel arrested students at a university in the West Bank in an early morning raid on Monday because of their alleged support for Hamas, sources on both sides said. The ...

Iran and the Inevitable War

The Iranian regime is mobilizing on all fronts while cynically downplaying the likelihood of a generalized conflict. There is nothing unusual since its unending maneuvering, within and outside borders, is part of its survival strategy. This regime is by definition predatory and driven towards a proactive destabilization policy as a corollary to ...

Gaza War Marks 100th Day of Fighting

The Israel-Hamas conflict marked a distressing point of 100 days on Sunday, witnessing an increase in civilian casualties in Gaza. The Israel-Hamas war reached a grim milestone of 100 days on Sunday, with more civilian deaths in Gaza, and relatives of dozens of hostages still awaiting their freedom. There were also casualties in the West Bank, ...

Israel Detains Sisters of Slain Hamas Leader Al-Arouri

Israeli soldiers detained two sisters of Saleh al-Arouri, a senior leader of Hamas who was killed in Lebanon this month, as confirmed by Palestinian sources and the Israeli army on Sunday. Israeli soldiers detained two sisters of Saleh al-Arouri, a top leader of Hamas who was killed in Lebanon this month, Palestinian sources and the Israeli army ...

Gaza War Expands With Increased Red Sea Attacks

The destructive conflict has triggered a humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and concerns about a potential regional escalation heightened after US and British forces targeted pro-Hamas Houthi rebels in Yemen on Friday, in response to attacks on Red Sea shipping. The devastating conflict has unleashed a humanitarian crisis in Gaza and fears of a ...

Israeli Strikes Claim Dozens on 99th Day of Gaza Conflict

Overnight Israeli airstrikes killed at least 60 in besieged Gaza, with dozens more wounded. The Israeli army claimed to have eliminated four "terrorists" in Khan Younes in Gaza. Gaza Health Ministry said Saturday that Israeli strikes overnight killed at least 60 people, with dozens more wounded, in the besieged territory. Witnesses in the Gaza ...

Gaza Telecoms Disrupted as Israeli Bombardment Continues

On the 98th day of the war between Hamas and Israel, internet and telephone connections were cut in the Gaza Strip. Israeli bombardments continue in the south of the enclave, while humanitarian aid is struggling to get through. Telecommunication services were cut across besieged Gaza on Friday as Israeli strikes killed dozens in southern cities ...