par Marc Saikali, 19/10 21:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Things seemed clear. Following the death of the mastermind behind the October 7 attack, Israeli public opinion was poised to pressure the government into negotiating a ceasefire and securing the release of hostages. Western leaders, who unanimously praised this action and asserted that the time had come to end the war, aligned with journalists. ...
par Vanessa Kallas, 19/10 19:50 - Reading : less than a minute
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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 19, 2024.
par Katia Kahil, 19/10 19:10 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
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On September 23, the situation in Southern Lebanon, marked by artillery exchanges between Israel and Hezbollah since October 8, 2023, took a significant turn after an escalation declared by Tel Aviv. An urgent phone call from Israeli authorities sent shockwaves through Marjayoun and neighboring villages (Ebel Saqi, Khiam, Kfarchouba, Shebaa, ...
19/10 17:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Under Resolution 425, adopted in 1978 in response to the Israeli forces’ Litani Operation against the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO), international forces were deployed to southern Lebanon on March 23, 1978. These forces have remained in the region under Resolution 1701, enacted in 2006. Despite facing challenges from Israel, ...
par This is Beirut, 19/10 15:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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Israeli airstrikes have intensified across Lebanon on Sunday, particularly in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Beirut Israeli warplanes conducted consecutive airstrikes on Haret Hreik, Choueifat al-Umara and Burj al-Barajneh in the southern suburbs of Beirut in the afternoon, shortly after Israeli army spokesperson Avichay Adraee issued an ...
par This is Beirut, 19/10 13:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The opposition MPs called on Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri to hold a presidential election session on Tuesday. Berri has called for a parliamentary session next Tuesday at 11:00 AM to elect two secretaries, three commissioners, and members of parliamentary committees “in accordance with paragraph 2 of Article 44 of the Constitution and ...
par This is Beirut, 19/10 10:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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A morning raid on a car on the Sahel Alma highway in Jounieh left two dead. The car, a CRV, was registered under the name of Khadijeh Ahmad Ghazal, from Bourj Chemali in Tyre. A drone launched the first missile at the vehicle, which was heading toward Beirut. The two passengers managed to escape the initial strike, abandoning the car by the ...
par This is Beirut, 18/10 20:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
While Israel announced that it had “closed the main road between Rmeich and Aita al-Shaab with tanks,” thus extending its land incursion into southern Lebanon, Hezbollah claimed to have entered a new phase of escalation against Israel. This comes a day after the murder of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Indeed, the Israeli army appears to be ...
par This is Beirut, 18/10 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute
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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 18, 2024.
18/10 18:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Reminiscent of the dark days of the 2006 war, Israel's “scorched earth” tactic appears to have resurfaced in the current conflict with Hezbollah that has been ongoing since October 7. While wiping out entire villages may not be Israel’s endgame, it remains a significant military strategy serving its ultimate goal. Since September 26, ...
par Marilyne Jallad, 18/10 16:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
In recent days, and particularly in recent hours, Lebanon has been inundated with fake news, misinformation, and deceptive reports as the country remains embroiled in a war that has been ongoing for over a year between Hezbollah and Israel. This misinformation is dangerous for several reasons, primarily because its spread fuels disinformation and ...
par This is Beirut, 18/10 16:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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The escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has led to widespread destruction of towns and villages in southern Lebanon, according to the UN peacekeeping force, UNIFIL. Andrea Tenenti, the UNIFIL spokesman, emphasized the importance of the peacekeeping force's presence, despite repeated attacks on their positions by Israeli forces. "The ...