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Netanyahu Determined to 'Restore Peace in North Israel'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, on Thursday, asserted his determination to “bring security back to the north of the country," to "enable inhabitants to return to their homes.” Speaking to the commander and division commanders at the Northern Regional Command, Netanyahu pointed out that they are “constantly operating at the ...

War Diary: Day 230

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 23, 2024.

Israeli Airstrike in Nabatiyeh Kills One Hezbollah Member, Injures Students

An Israeli drone strike targeted a car on the Kfardjal-Nabatiyeh road, killing one Hezbollah member on Thursday morning. The raid also caused minor injuries to three children. The van was carrying students from the locality of Qaaqaait al-Jisr . It was next to the targeted car. Hezbollah announced later that one of its members, Mohammad Ali ...

War Diary: Day 229

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 22, 2024.

Ireland, Norway and Spain Announce Recognition of Palestine

Norway, Ireland and Spain announced on Wednesday that they will recognise a Palestinian state from May 28, hoping other European countries will follow suit. A furious Israel immediately announced it was recalling its envoys to Ireland and Norway for "urgent consultations"and was expected to do the same with its ambassador to Spain. Norwegian ...

South Lebanon: Two Hezbollah Combatants Killed in Odaisseh

The exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel continued on Wednesday on the southern front. Two Hezbollah fighters were killed in a drone attack in Odaisseh on Tuesday night. For its part, Hezbollah announced in two statements on Wednesday that two of its fighters had been killed, Mohammad Ali Bou Taama and Ali Hassan Sultan. The Israeli air ...

Israel Cancels Order to Cut Associated Press Live Feed on Gaza

Israel reversed its decision to shut down an Associated Press (AP) live video feed from Gaza on Tuesday, following a storm of criticism and US pressure. Israel walked back its decision to shut down an Associated Press live video feed of war-torn Gaza on Tuesday, following a protest from the US news agency and concern from the White ...

Israeli Drone Strike Kills Six Pro-Iran Fighters in Syria

A war monitor said at least six pro-Iran fighters were killed on Monday in Israeli strikes in Syria near the Lebanese border, in an area where Lebanon's powerful Hezbollah group holds sway. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said "Israeli strikes targeted two positions of pro-Iran groups in the Homs region," including "a Hezbollah site in ...

Five Killed in Israeli Strike on Naqoura

Three people were killed on Monday in two consecutive Israeli raids on a residential neighborhood in Naqoura, and two others were killed in a raid on the southern town of Mays el-Jabal, according to preliminary information. In Naqoura, two houses were completely demolished, and surrounding buildings were damaged. Israel also carried out a drone ...

Israel Strikes Naqoura, Reports of Injuries

On Monday morning, Israel carried out two consecutive airstrikes on a residential neighborhood in Naqoura. According to preliminary reports, injuries were reported. Two houses were destroyed, and many others were damaged. Subsequently, a drone struck the vicinity where a team from the Civil Defense in the Islamic Health Organization was present. ...

War Diary: Day 226

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for May 19th, 2024.

Israeli Grassroots Movement to Protect Humanitarian Aid for Gaza

A grassroots Israeli movement, Standing Together, which since 2015 has aimed to bring together Israel's Arab and Jewish communities, has set itself the mission of protecting humanitarian aid convoys bound for Gaza from Israeli far-right militants. According to Israeli media outlet Haaretz, Standing Together plans to form a buffer zone to counter ...