par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-19 20:54 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Clashes escalated in South Lebanon on Tuesday afternoon where a civilian riding a motorcycle was killed in an Israeli attack that targeted the Rab Thalathin reservoir. Firebombing and phosphorus bombing occurred in Blida, Mohaybib, Khiam, Hula, Markaba and Aitaroun. Four shells fell on Jdeidet Marjayoun. An Israeli Merkava tank fired shells at ...
2023-12-19 14:22 - Reading : less than a minute
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-19 11:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
CONFLICT Hamas Houthis Iran Israel
The United States announced on Monday a 10-nation coalition to address Houthi missile and drone attacks on ships in the Red Sea. Countries joining the “multinational security initiative” include the United Kingdom, France, Bahrain, Italy, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, Seychelles, and Spain. In reaction, Houthi rebels said Tuesday they ...
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-19 10:38 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
CONFLICT diplomacy Gaza Hamas Israel
The UN Security Council is struggling to speak with one voice ahead of a vote expected on Tuesday regarding a new resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. A vote may occur as soon as Tuesday morning if negotiations succeed in breaking an impasse 10 days after a US veto. On December 8, despite unprecedented pressure from UN Secretary-General ...
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-18 21:44 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United States intends to supply additional weaponry and munitions to Israel. Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin on Monday said the United States will provide more arms and munitions to Israel, whose forces battle Hamas militants in Gaza following deadly attacks. Austin also warned Iran to "stop" supporting Yemen's Houthi rebels who were ...
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-18 18:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Bab el-Mandeb Evergreen Freight Shipping Gaza Hamas Israel
Taiwan's major shipping company, Evergreen, announced the immediate suspension of its cargo shipments to Israel, citing the "escalation of the war situation." Taiwan shipping giant Evergreen said on Monday that it was suspending its Israeli cargo shipments with immediate effect. Due to "escalation of war situation in recent days, Evergreen will ...
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-18 13:37 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
CONFLICT Gaza Hamas Hospital Israel
Israel faced mounting international pressure on Monday over the rising civilian death toll and the destruction of hospitals in Gaza as it pressed on with its war against Hamas militants in the besieged Palestinian territory. The United Nations Security Council was set to vote on Monday on a new resolution calling for an 'urgent and sustainable ...
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-18 12:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
France's top diplomat is due to arrive in Beirut on Monday for talks on de-escalating near-daily exchanges of fire on the border with Israel, which have triggered fears of an all-out conflict. Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is expected to call for responsibility and restraint in her meetings with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati and ...
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-18 12:22 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
CONFLICT Gaza HRW Human Rights Israel
Human Rights Watch on Monday accused the Israeli government of intentionally starving civilians in Gaza as part of its offensive in the besieged Palestinian territory. “The Israeli government is using starvation of civilians as a method of warfare in the occupied Gaza Strip, which is a war crime,” the group charged in a report. “Israeli ...
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-17 22:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Catherine Colonna Gaza Gaza Tunnels Hamas Israel
The war between Israel and Hamas entered its 72nd day on Friday, following the unprecedented and bloody attack by the Palestinian Islamist movement on October 7 on Israeli soil from the Gaza Strip, which triggered the conflict. According to Israel, about 1,140 people, mostly civilians, were killed in this attack, and around 250 were abducted and ...
par This Is Beirut, 2023-12-17 21:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
One of the Israeli hostages mistakenly killed by the Israeli army in Gaza this week was buried north of Tel Aviv on Sunday, December 17. His brother accused the army of "abandoning and murdering" him. An Israeli hostage who was mistakenly killed by soldiers in the Gaza Strip this week was buried on Sunday, with his brother slamming the army for ...
par Tylia El Helou, 2023-12-17 21:23 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for December 17, 2023.