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Blinken: Palestinian Authority Needs Israeli Support, Not Opposition

par This Is Beirut, 17/01 14:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel to support the Palestinian Authority instead of obstructing it. Speaking on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Israel to help rather than hinder the Palestinian Authority, saying that Israel's long-term security was at ...

South Lebanon: Israel's Most Intense Night Raids Since October 8

par This Is Beirut, 17/01 12:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Israel

The Israeli bombardment in South Lebanon, from Tuesday night until Wednesday morning, was the most intense since October 8, with fourteen simultaneous air and artillery strikes. They continued until morning, but at a reduced frequency. Some thirty missiles from fighter planes were launched on Wadi al-Slouki, in the outskirts of Hula, Wadi ...

Blinken Fails to Convince Israel of a Solution

par Philippe Abi-Akl, 17/01 09:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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A plethora of solutions were proposed following the outbreak of the war in Gaza, sparked by Hamas’ “Al-Aqsa Flood” operation. The aim is to halt the killing machine annihilating the lives of civilians, over 23,000 of them so far. The latest suggestion came from Qatar. It provides for the exchange of hostages and detainees between Israel and ...

Houthi Attacks Raise Tensions, Gaza Hostage Talks Offer Hope

par This Is Beirut, 16/01 23:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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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

par Chelsea Al Arif, 16/01 22:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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

Israel’s Infiltration of the South: What Does It Imply?

par Samar Kadi, 16/01 19:59 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Hezbollah Israel

Amid relentless and heightening cross-border confrontations between Hezbollah and the Israeli Army over more than three months, Israel announced on Tuesday, January 16, that its special forces infiltrated southern Lebanon and removed mines in the village of Aita al-Shaab. The move was coupled with threats that came in the form of leaflets dropped ...

Escalation of Israeli Strikes in South Lebanon

par This Is Beirut, 16/01 18:56 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Palestine Hamas Israel

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 ...

Iraq Summons Iranian Envoy, Recalls Ambassador from Tehran

par This Is Beirut, 16/01 18:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Israel

Iraq delivered a strong rebuke to its ally on Tuesday, by summoning Iran's representative in Baghdad and withdrawing its ambassador from Tehran. This action was in response to the lethal missile attacks on Iraq's autonomous Kurdish region. Iraq summoned Iran's envoy in Baghdad and recalled its ambassador from Tehran on Tuesday in a sharp rebuke ...

Israel Escalates Gaza Assault amid Fears of Widening War

par This Is Beirut, 16/01 18:03 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Hamas Israel

Israeli airstrikes killed at least 78 people in Gaza overnight, despite authorities de-escalation announcement. Simultaneously, Hamas's armed wing the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades fired 50 rockets toward Netivot in southern Israel, resulting in no casualties. Israel pummelled southern Gaza on Tuesday, killing dozens, even as authorities announced ...

EU Sanctions Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar

par This Is Beirut, 16/01 18:02 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Europe European Union Palestine Hamas Israel

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 ...

Why Is Iran Upholding a Precarious Calm in Lebanon?

par Johnny Kortbawi, 16/01 14:56 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Hezbollah Israel

The Iranian poise and restraint prevailing on the Lebanese front may raise questions, especially given the recent escalation in the region following the Kerman attack. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard accused the groups behind the attack of having Israeli ties and undergoing training in northern Iraq, justifying the assault on Erbil. However, ...

Southern Front: Israel Alleged 'Infiltration' Into Lebanese Territories

par This Is Beirut, 16/01 10:44 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Israel

In the latest field development in the cross-border conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the Israeli army announced on Tuesday morning that its "special forces infiltrated into southern Lebanon and cleared mines in the village of Aita al-Shaab." Moreover, the Israeli army dropped leaflets in the skies of Kfar Kila, urging the residents of the ...

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