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War Diary: Day 98

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 12, 2024.

Dozens Die in Israeli Bombardment of Central and Southern Gaza

Israeli airstrikes cause dozens of fatalities in central and southern Gaza overnight on Thursday-Friday. Concerns grow over civilian casualties and international response in the 98-day conflict. Oxfam notes a record daily death toll, impacting communities on both sides. Israeli strikes killed dozens in Gaza overnight on Thursday-Friday, sources on ...

War Diary : Day 97

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 11, 2024.

Abdullah II, Sisi and Abbas Call for Gaza Ceasefire

Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas jointly advocated, on Wednesday, for sustained pressure to secure a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict and ensure the safety of Palestinian civilians. Jordan's King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Palestinian leader ...

Abbas 'Committed' to Reform as Gaza War Rages

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Wednesday that Mahmoud Abbas is dedicated to overhauling the Palestinian Authority with the aim of potentially reuniting the conflict-affected Gaza and the occupied West Bank under its governance. US top diplomat Antony Blinken on Wednesday said that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas is committed ...

UN Mission Allowed in Gaza under Diplomatic Push

Intense strikes were reported overnight in Khan Yunis and Rafah, the biggest cities in the southern part of Gaza, which are crowded with internally displaced people. Israel's army said its forces killed 40 militants over the past 24 hours in "expanded ground operations including air strikes" in Khan Younes, and that troops had seized AK-47 ...

WHO Announces Reduction in Gaza Aid Capacity

The WHO announced a reduction in its capacity to aid Gaza residents on Tuesday, citing a "humanitarian catastrophe" unfolding in the territory due to the war led by Israel against Hamas. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated on Tuesday that its ability to assist the residents of Gaza has diminished, as a "humanitarian catastrophe" unfolds in ...

ICC Investigating Journalist Deaths in Gaza

The International Criminal Court officially announced, on Tuesday, that it is conducting an investigation into potential crimes against journalists since the onset of the conflict between Israel and Hamas militants in Gaza. Numerous reporters have lost their lives in the region during the hostilities. The International Criminal Court (ICC) ...

Blinken, Israelis Agree on UN Mission in North Gaza

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken declared that he has reached an agreement with Israeli officials to allow a UN mission into northern Gaza to assess the return of Palestinians to the region. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he has reached an agreement with Israeli officials over the entry of a UN mission into northern Gaza to ensure ...

Blinken in Tel Aviv Amid Increased Regional Tensions

Antony Blinken, the top US diplomat, arrived in Tel Aviv late Monday as part of a regional tour aimed at preventing further escalation. This visit comes in the midst of Israel's military actions in Gaza against Hamas, and Hezbollah has reported the death of a high-ranking commander due to an Israeli strike. Top US diplomat Antony Blinken arrived ...

War Diary: Day 94

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 8, 2024.