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Israel Says to Close Embassy in Ireland Over ‘Extreme Anti-israeli Policies’

This is Beirut, 15/12 16:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday that it would be closing its embassy in Ireland, citing the Dublin government's "extreme anti-Israeli policies," further straining already tense relations between the two nations. Diplomatic ties between Ireland and Israel have deteriorated following a series of actions, including Ireland's ...

Blinken in Turkey: Call to Continue the Fight Against ISIS in Syria After Assad's Fall

This is Beirut, 13/12 12:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Friday that it is "imperative" to continue working against ISIS in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad, during a visit to Ankara, the Turkish capital. "Our country has worked very hard (...) to ensure the elimination of ISIS's territorial caliphate, to ensure that this threat does not ...

UN Seeks $4.07 Billion for Urgent Humanitarian Aid in Gaza and West Bank

This is Beirut, 11/12 17:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The UN on Wednesday appealed for $4.07 billion to provide desperately needed aid in war-ravaged Gaza and the West Bank next year, saying that the actual amount needed was far higher. The aim will be to provide assistance to "the entire population of Gaza, estimated at 2.1 million people, and 900,000 people in the West Bank," the ...

Netanyahu Aide on Trial in New Case Troubling Israeli PM

This is Beirut, 11/12 13:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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As the corruption trial of Benjamin Netanyahu resumed this week, Israel was gripped by another scandal involving the prime minister and the alleged leaking of classified documents. Eli Feldstein, a former adviser to Netanyahu, is accused in the case of leaking a classified document related to hostage negotiations in Gaza to shift critical media ...

Gaza Rescuers Say at Least 22 Killed in Overnight Israel Strike

This is Beirut, 11/12 12:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Gaza's civil defense agency said Wednesday that an overnight Israeli air strike in the northern part of the Palestinian territory killed at least 22 people, including women and children. "At least 22 people were martyred in the massacre committed by the occupation military after it bombed a house belonging to the Abu al-Tarabish family near Kamal ...

US warships, Merchant Vessels Attacked by Houthis

This is Beirut, 11/12 10:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Two American destroyers defeated a drone and missile attack by the Houthis while escorting three merchant vessels through the Gulf of Aden, the US military said Tuesday, confirming a claim from the Houthis. The Houthis began striking ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in November 2023, part of the region-wide fallout from Israel's devastating ...

UN General Assembly to Vote on 'Unconditional' Ceasefire in Gaza

This is Beirut, 11/12 09:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The UN General Assembly will vote Wednesday on a draft resolution that seeks an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, a symbolic gesture after the US previously vetoed a similar action in the UN Security Council. In addition to calling for "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire," the draft resolution seeks "the immediate and unconditional ...

Hezbollah Shifts from Military Tactics, Targeting Media, Opinion Leaders

Michael al-Andary, 09/12 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Hezbollah appears to be pivoting its strategy from direct military confrontation with Israel to targeting journalists and opinion leaders in Lebanon. This shift was highlighted recently by the assault on journalist Daoud Rammal, who was attacked by suspected Hezbollah members while visiting his parent's grave in Doueir, located in the ...

Étoile d’Or for 'Happy Holidays' by Scandar Copti in Marrakech

This is Beirut, 09/12 14:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Marrakech International Film Festival wrapped up its 21st edition by awarding the prestigious L’Étoile d’Or to the Palestinian film Happy Holidays, directed by Scandar Copti. This poignant drama delves into the intricate relationships between generations, cultures and genders. In addition to winning L’Étoile d’Or, the film received a ...

Gaza Civil Defense Says 29 Dead in Israeli Strikes Around Key Hospital

This is Beirut, 06/12 16:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Gaza's civil defense agency said 29 people were killed on Friday by Israeli strikes around a major hospital in the northern city of Beit Lahia. Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of northern Gaza's last functioning health centers, was hit by several strikes in the morning, the agency and the hospital director said. "There was a series of air strikes on ...

Football – Asian Championship: Lebanon Loses Its Title After Disappointing Draw Against Palestine

Makram Haddad, 04/12 19:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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After an impressive victory over Saudi Arabia, the Lebanese women’s U-18 team saw their hopes of retaining their title slip away after a 1-1 draw against Palestine on the final day of the West Asia Under-18 Championship. Played in Aqaba, this match marked Lebanon’s elimination, as the team failed to replicate its past performances. A ...

The Middle East Turns the Page on 1967

Johnny Kortbawi, 03/12 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The current developments in the region are a direct result of the political, social and economic repercussions stemming from a pivotal moment in the history of the region — the 1967 war. During this conflict, Nasser and the Arab states suffered significant territorial losses in Egypt and Jordan, with the capture of Jerusalem being the most ...