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Hezbollah Shifts from Military Tactics, Targeting Media, Opinion Leaders

Michael al-Andary, 2024-12-09 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, 2024-12-09 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, 2024-12-06 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, 2024-12-04 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, 2024-12-03 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 ...

GCC Summit in Kuwait Urges 'Immediate Ceasefire' in Gaza

This is Beirut, 2024-12-01 18:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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A summit of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders urged an immediate ceasefire in Gaza on Sunday, following calls for a truce by host Kuwait after nearly 14 months of war in the Palestinian territory. In the final statement of the summit, the six-member body called for an "immediate and permanent cessation of Israeli fire and military ...

Palestinians Say Israeli Military Kills Two in West Bank

This is Beirut, 2024-12-01 17:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Palestinian health ministry said the Israeli army killed two people in the occupied West Bank on Sunday, after Israel's military announced a strike in the area of Jenin. The ministry said in a statement two people were killed "due to the occupation's aggression on the village of Siir in the Jenin district", referring to Israel. Hours ...

White House Says 'not there yet' on Gaza Ceasefire and Hostage Deal

This is Beirut, 2024-12-01 16:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as Arab leaders meet in Cairo to discuss the crisis. "We are working actively to try to make it happen. We are engaged deeply with the key players in the ...

UNRWA Halts Aid Deliveries on Key Route Due to Security Concerns

This is Beirut, 2024-12-01 13:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has halted the delivery of aid through the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza because of security concerns, its chief said Sunday. "We are pausing the delivery of aid through Kerem Shalom, the main crossing point for humanitarian aid into Gaza. The road out of this crossing has not been safe ...

Naïm Qassem: "We Are Victorious!" — Or Back to Square One

This is Beirut, 2024-11-29 20:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In his first speech following the implementation of the ceasefire with Israel, Hezbollah's Secretary-General, Naïm Qassem, framed his remarks around the theme of a "divine victory, far surpassing that of 2006." However, he defined this "victory" in negative terms, stating: "We are victorious because we have prevented Israel from eliminating the ...

Israel Extends Banking Waiver with Palestinian Banks for One Year

This is Beirut, 2024-11-29 15:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel extended for one year a waiver allowing Israeli banks to work with Palestinian ones just days before it was due to expire, threatening to paralyse Palestinians financial institutions. The extension was approved Thursday during a security cabinet meeting ahead of expiration of the waiver at the end of the month, a spokesman for far-right ...

Gaza Journalists Win Rory Peck Award for 'Powerful' War Coverage

This is Beirut, 2024-11-29 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Gaza video correspondents Belal Alsabbagh and Youssef Hassouna on Thursday won a Rory Peck award for their "powerful" coverage of the brutal war in the Palestinian territory for Agence France-Presse. The prize has been awarded since 1995 in memory of video journalist Rory Peck, who was killed in Moscow in 1993, to highlight the work of freelance ...