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Israeli Strikes on the Lebanon-Syria Border Kills One Lebanese and Two Syrians

This is Beirut, 27/11 01:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

A Syria war monitor said Israeli strikes on the Lebanon-Syria border late Tuesday killed two soldiers as Lebanon also reported one dead, the latest frontier raids amid news of a Hezbollah and Israel truce. "Israeli warplanes targeted the Al-Arida crossing in Tartus province for the first time, and the Dabussiyeh and Jussiyeh crossings ...

Biden and Macron Hail Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire, Le Drian in Beirut Tomorrow

This is Beirut, 26/11 23:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon on Tuesday, which they said would potentially end all hostilities between the two countries. This ceasefire would protect Israel from the threat of Iran-backed Hezbollah and create the conditions for a "lasting calm", the two heads of state ...

Mikati Welcomes Ceasefire in Lebanon, Praises US-French Efforts

This is Beirut, 26/11 23:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcomed on Tuesday the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, acknowledging the efforts deployed by the US and France in facilitating the agreement. In a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden, Mikati expressed his gratitude for U.S. support for Lebanon and the efforts of his envoy, Amos Hochstein, in ...

What Is a Ceasefire Agreement?

Sana Richa Choucair, 26/11 22:45 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

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As negotiations to end hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah advance, terms like truce, ceasefire and withdrawal are at the forefront. This is Beirut offers a comprehensive guide to clarify these concepts, which intersect both military and political realms. Tuesday saw significant developments on the battlefield between Hezbollah and Israel. ...

Key Terms of the Ceasefire Between Israel and Lebanon

This is Beirut, 26/11 21:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon was approved by the Israeli security cabinet Tuesday evening, to end the hostilities that erupted when Hezbollah opened the southern front in support of Hamas on October 8, 2023, culminating in Tel Aviv's major offensive against the pro-Iranian group on September 23. Unlike in 2006, the ...

War Diary: Day 417

This is Beirut, 26/11 21:10 - 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 November 26, 2024.

Netanyahu Announces Ceasefire Agreement in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 26/11 20:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Tueday, that the country’s Security Cabinet has approved a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon, marking a significant step toward reducing hostilities in the region. During a statement on the matter, Netanyahu emphasized that the ceasefire would allow Israel to focus on the ongoing threat posed ...

Veterans in Action: Ephrem and Ahmad Dominate the Lebanese Fencing Championship

Makram Haddad, 26/11 19:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Mont-La-Salle Sports Palace (Ain Saade) hosted the Lebanese Veterans Fencing Championship, a landmark event that beautifully concluded the 2024 season of the sport. Organized by the Lebanese Fencing Federation, the competition brought together the country's top veteran fencers, representing clubs affiliated with the federation. With high-level ...

Netanyahu Seeking Security Cabinet-Only Vote on Potential Lebanon Ceasefire Deal

This is Beirut, 26/11 18:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly prefers to have the vote on a potential ceasefire agreement with Lebanon taken by the country’s security cabinet rather than the full cabinet, a source familiar with the matter told CNN on Tuesday. The source added that Netanyahu is reviewing the legality of this approach. Israeli media, ...

Beirut Under Spate of Israeli Attacks Hours Before Ceasefire

This is Beirut, 26/11 17:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Israeli army targeted for the first time on Tuesday evening the home of a member of parliament. An airstrike on Barbour neighborhood in the heart of Beirut struck the residence of Hezbollah MP Amin Sherri, killing one brother and injuring another while he survived. Hours before a ceasefire agreement goes into effect, Israel went on a spree of ...

Debunked: Fake Evacuation Calls in Lebanon

Rayan Chami, 26/11 15:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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Alarming evacuation calls swept Lebanon over the weekend, causing panic among residents. But are they all real? Let’s debunk it.

Borrell: "No Excuse" to Reject the Ceasefire in Lebanon

This is Beirut, 26/11 12:01 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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There is "no excuse" for rejecting the ceasefire in Lebanon negotiated by the United States and France, said Josep Borrell, the EU’s foreign policy chief, on Wednesday. "Let’s hope that today the government of (Benjamin) Netanyahu will approve the ceasefire agreement proposed by the United States and France," he said on the sidelines of a G7 ...

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