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Two Israelis Stabbed in the Negev

Israeli police said a man was shot dead Sunday after stabbing an Israeli soldier at bus station in the southern city of Beersheva. Another soldier was wounded in the attack, police said, and the Israeli army said one of its troops then "neutralised the terrorist". The Israeli military said an "IDF officer was lightly injured as a result of a ...

War Diary: Day 176

This Is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 30th, 2024

Tel Aviv: Demonstrations for the Release of Hostages

Since October 7, demonstrators, including hostage families, have been gathering every week to demand the release of the hostages and express their dissatisfaction with Benjamin Netanyahu's government, which they consider partly responsible for the current situation. On Saturday evening, these gatherings took a rather violent turn between the ...

Gaza: Israeli Raids, Uncertain Truce and Disastrous Humanitarian Situation

The Israeli army continued its attacks, despite a UN Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire on Monday. These included targeted operations on hospitals. On Saturday, the Israeli army said it had hit dozens of targets in central Gaza, and had continued its operations, notably around Gaza's largest hospital complex "al-Shifa", as well ...

Hezbollah to Respond to National Moderation Bloc Initiative

According to MTV, Hezbollah will state its response to the National Moderation Bloc Initiative “within days,” including its approval under conditions set by Parliament Speaker, Nabih Berri. This comes after a visit conducted by the bloc with Hezbollah representatives on March 4, with no reactions or information divulged by the pro-Iranian ...

Southern Front Reignites on Saturday

Following the attack on United Nations Military Observers near Rmeich on Saturday morning, the southern front has once again ignited. [readmore url="https://thisisbeirut.com.lb/lebanon/240182"] An Israeli drone targeted a Lebanese army base near Aita al-Shaab, without causing any injuries. Israeli airstrikes targeted the villages of Hanine (in ...

Despite Tensions, United States Delivers New Weapons to Israel

Despite the growing tensions between the Israeli government and the Biden administration, the United States authorized the transfer of several weapons, including bombs and fighter jets, worth billions of dollars a few days ago, according to information reported by The Washington Post. The delivery reportedly includes over 1,800 MK84 bombs and 500 ...

Gaza: New Aid Distribution Turns Chaotic

The Palestinian Red Crescent said five people were killed and dozens were wounded by gunfire and a stampede during an aid delivery on Saturday in Gaza, where famine is looming. AFP video footage shows a convoy of trucks moving quickly past burning debris near the distribution point in pre-dawn darkness as people shout and gunfire echoes, some of ...

Israel Promotes Creation of Multinational Force in Gaza

According to the Israeli media outlet Haaretz, Tel Aviv is promoting the creation of a multinational force to guarantee humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has mentioned this initiative several times in recent days, according to Haaretz. His plan is to build the force around members from friendly Arab ...

Gallant: Wherever Hezbollah Is, We Will Take Action

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has renewed his threats against Hezbollah, stating that his army would "expand its operations" against the pro-Iranian group and "increase its attacks in the north.” According to Israeli channel i24news, Gallant stated, "We are transitioning from a defensive stance to actively pursuing ...

Moscow Slams Deadly Israeli Strike Near Aleppo

Moscow on Friday condemned Israeli strikes on Syria as "completely unacceptable," after a war monitor said more than 40 were killed in the latest air assault. "Such aggressive actions against the Syrian Arab Republic, which constitute a flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty and the basic norms of international law, are categorically ...

South Lebanon: A Senior Hezbollah Official Killed in a Strike on Bazourieh

An Israeli drone targeted a car on the road between Bazourieh and Wadi Jilou on Friday morning. The attack resulted in the death of a senior Hezbollah official, Ali Abdel-Hassan Naim, referred to as "Abou Mehdi". Rescue workers from the Islamic Mission Scouts Association pulled the body from the vehicle while firefighters are working to ...