War Diary: Day 112
Lyne Sammouri, 26/01 22:03 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in southern Lebanon and Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 26, 2024.
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Tensions Rise Over Philadelphi Corridor Between Egypt and Gaza
Alissar Boulos, 26/01 20:18 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Over the past two weeks, the Philadelphi Corridor, adjacent to the Egyptian border with the Gaza Strip, has become a point of contention between Egypt and Israel. Diaa Rachwan, the director of the Egyptian Information Service, stated on Monday night that "any Israeli initiative aiming to occupy the Philadelphi Corridor (known as Salah Al-Din in ...
The Intelligent Recap: This Week's AI News Report
Alissar Boulos, 26/01 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Good evening and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday January 26th and the 112th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s edition, the main stories in Lebanon this week: the situation at the Lebanese southern front, the 2024 budget, the plight of Akkar’s farmers as well as other local news. In international news: what’s happening in ...
US Suspends UNRWA Funding, Fires Employees
26/01 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United States suspended funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Friday after it terminated several employees accused of participating in the October 7 attack by Hamas against Israel. The US government suspended funding to the UN agency for Palestinian refugees on Friday after it laid off several employees accused of taking part ...
Hamas Releases Video of Three Female Hostages
This Is Beirut, 26/01 17:18 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hamas has released a video showing women held hostage in Gaza since the October 7 Hamas attack, demanding the Israeli government to end the war and return them to their homes. The hostages were identified as Doron Steinbrecher and Israeli soldiers Daniella Gilboa and Karina Ariav, both aged 19. The women said they had been detained for 107 days, ...
Biden Aims to Reduce Gaza Operation Amid Election Concerns
This Is Beirut, 26/01 16:18 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
US President Biden's call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu last Friday emphasized a desire to reduce the Gaza military operation, aiming to conclude the war before the November elections, with the White House concerned about the potential loss of young voters. Last week, President Joe Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in ...
ICJ Urges Israel to Prevent Genocide, Allow Aid Entry
This Is Beirut, 26/01 15:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The International Court of Justice ordered Israel on Friday to prevent genocide in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza and mandated the provision of humanitarian aid. The UN top court said on Friday that Israel must prevent genocidal acts in Gaza and facilitate "urgently needed" humanitarian aid into the besieged territory, handing down rulings in a ...
Ruling Day: UN Court Decides on Israel-Gaza Genocide Case
This Is Beirut, 26/01 11:49 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The United Nations court decides on Friday in a case against Israel for alleged genocide in Gaza. The International Court of Justice might order Israel to halt its military campaign but will not pass judgment on whether genocide is occurring. The top United Nations court handed down an initial decision on Friday in a case against Israel over ...
US-Israel Phone Call: Affirming 'Israel's Right to Self-Defense'
This Is Beirut, 26/01 11:26 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The US Secretary of Defense expressed support for Israel's defense rights in a phone call on Friday, emphasizing uninterrupted humanitarian aid to Gaza and a commitment to diplomatic solutions along the Israel-Lebanon border. US Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Friday, expressing US ...
Gaza Killings Persist as Diplomacy Lingers
This Is Beirut, 25/01 23:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Gazan authorities reported on Thursday that Israeli forces had killed 20 individuals who were waiting for humanitarian aid distribution, amid Israel's intensified assault on the territory. Authorities in the Gaza Strip said Thursday that Israeli forces had killed 20 people waiting for humanitarian aid to be distributed, as Israel pressed its ...
War Diary: Day 111
25/01 21:20 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for January 25, 2024.
Israeli Army Ordered Gazans to Vacate Targeted UNRWA Shelter
This Is Beirut, 25/01 18:40 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United Nations informed AFP on Thursday, that the Israeli military instructed individuals seeking refuge in a shelter in southern Khan Younes to evacuate by the following afternoon, as the location was targeted with lethal tank fire. The United Nations told AFP on Thursday that the Israeli military ordered people taking refuge in their UNRWA ...