This Is Beirut, 11/02 11:37 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
As tensions escalate between Israel and Gaza, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vow to extend military operations into Rafah. Despite Netanyahu's assurance of "safe passage" for civilians, questions loom over where the displaced population can seek refuge. The threat of an Israeli incursion into Gaza's southernmost town of Rafah persisted ...
This Is Beirut, 10/02 21:31 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The Israeli military claimed on Saturday that they had discovered a Hamas tunnel under the Gaza City headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA). UNRWA said in response that it had not operated from the base since October 12 -- five days after Hamas fighters attacked southern Israel -- and called for an independent ...
This Is Beirut, 09/02 11:49 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
While Benjamin Netanyahu asked his ground troops to prepare to enter to Rafah, the United States made it known that it considers Israel's response against Hamas "over the top," without, however, giving up hope as to the outcome of a diplomatic consensus. Israel conducted fresh strikes on southern Gaza's overcrowded border town of Rafah on Friday, ...
This Is Beirut, 08/02 20:53 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Shares of shipping giant Maersk plummeted on Thursday, following its cautionary statement about the uncertain earnings outlook for 2024, attributed to an oversupply of container vessels and attacks by the Houthis in the Red Sea. Shares of shipping giant Maersk took a dive on Thursday after it warned of an uncertain 2024 earnings outlook linked to ...
This Is Beirut, 08/02 18:11 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
US President Joe Biden is set to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II in Washington on Monday to discuss strategies for resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict, as announced by the White House. US President Joe Biden will host Jordan's King Abdullah II in Washington on Monday for talks on resolving the Israel-Hamas conflict, the White House said. The ...
This Is Beirut, 08/02 16:16 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Hamas still wants to discuss a ceasefire in its war with Israel, a Palestinian official close to the militant group told AFP Thursday, despite a rejection of its initial offer. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday dismissed the organisation's ceasefire proposal, calling it "bizarre" and vowing to press on with military action ...
This Is Beirut, 07/02 21:56 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his latest televised speech on Wednesday ordered troops to "prepare to operate" in Rafah in southern Gaza and stated that a "total victory" by Israel over Hamas was just months away. He said accepting the Palestinian militant group's "bizarre demands" for a ceasefire would not lead to the return of hostages. ...
Tylia El Helou, 07/02 20:51 - 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 February 7th, 2024.
This Is Beirut, 07/02 18:43 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israeli forces, in their campaign to destroy Hamas, have carried out airstrikes in Rafah, with the heaviest combat raging in the city of Khan Younes in recent weeks, pushing steadily south. The Israeli occupation carried out heavy airstrikes on Wednesday, in Rafah in southern Gaza, while violent armed clashes broke out between Palestinian ...
This Is Beirut, 07/02 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Palestine Hamas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken asserted, on Wednesday, that an agreement to repatriate hostages from Gaza was still within reach and urged for the protection of civilians as Israel readies military action in densely populated Rafah. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Wednesday an agreement to return hostages from Gaza remained ...
This Is Beirut, 06/02 21:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Palestine Hamas
Qatar announced on Tuesday that Hamas has issued a "positive" response to a proposal aimed at releasing hostages in exchange for temporarily halting the Gaza conflict, but Israel slammed the proposal for including unacceptable conditions set by Hamas. Qatar said Tuesday that Hamas has delivered a "positive" response to a proposal to free hostages ...
This Is Beirut, 06/02 21:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Canada on Tuesday imposed sanctions on senior Hamas officials including Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and its military chief Mohammed Deif, as well as Akram al-Ajouri of Palestinian Islamic Jihad, over their implication in planning the October 7 attack on Israel. Canada’s sanctions were imposed on 11 individuals, also including senior Palestinian ...