War in the Middle East

Russia Asks Israel to Refrain from Striking Near Base in Syria

This is Beirut 2024-11-13 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Russia has asked Israel to refrain from conducting airstrikes near its airbase in Syria during Israel's conflict with Hezbollah, as it did in October, a senior Russian official said on Wednesday. Syrian state media reported in mid-October that Israel carried out an airstrike on the port city of Latakia, a stronghold of Syrian President Bashar ...

There Might Be a Shot for a Ceasefire in Lebanon, According to Hochstein

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...

Israel Opens Gaza Aid Crossing, Humanitarian Groups Say It's Insufficient

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 20:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel announced the opening of an additional aid crossing into Gaza Tuesday, on the eve of a US deadline to boost relief deliveries, but aid agencies said it was not enough. Gaza has been in the grips of a dire humanitarian crisis since the outbreak of war following Hamas's unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. The ...

Netanyahu Addresses Iranian People, Threatens Khamenei Regime

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In an English language video directed at the Iranian people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that a third Iranian attack on Israel "would simply cripple Iran's economy." “It would rob you of many more billions of dollars,” he said, after claiming that the ballistic missile attack directed at Israel in October cost Tehran ...

VideosWar Diary: Day 403

Rayan Chami 2024-11-12 18:45 - 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 12, 2024.

Israel Targets Abadiyeh in Aley District for the First Time, 12 people killed in Joun

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The number of victims rose on Tuesday as Israeli attacks persisted across Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes killed 29 people across the country, among them many who had been displaced by the intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks targeted not only known Hezbollah strongholds such as the southern suburbs of Beirut, but also ...

VideosNew Wave of Israeli Strikes in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut

Lyne Sammouri 2024-11-12 13:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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A new wave of Israeli air strikes has hit Beirut's southern suburbs, in particular surrounding the neighborhoods of Haret Hreik, Hadath, Laylaki and Ghbeiri.

Riyadh Summit: Mikati Briefs Berri, Calls for International Pressure on Israel

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati briefed Speaker Nabih Berri on Tuesday on the exceptional Arab-Islamic summit, held in Saudi Arabia the day before, which called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza. Following the meeting, Mikati refrained from making a public statement. The premier had stressed during an earlier meeting on the ...

Strikes in Beirut's Southern Suburbs, Heavy Shelling in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 11:57 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The Israeli army has intensified its air campaign by striking buildings in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Tuesday. This latest attack comes after earlier evacuation orders urging residents to leave immediately. Military spokesperson Avichay Adraee had warned earlier of impending strikes on Hezbollah-affiliated facilities, with maps identifying ...

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UN Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon Warns of "Extremely Bleak" Crisis

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 11:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Humanitarian Coordinator in Lebanon, Imran Riza, has issued a stark warning about the deteriorating situation in Lebanon, describing the humanitarian landscape as “extremely bleak.” In a recent statement, he highlighted “alarming and unprecedented levels” of civilian casualties and humanitarian burden from the ongoing ...

American Forces Strike Iran-Backed Targets in Syria: US Military

This is Beirut 2024-11-12 09:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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American forces carried out strikes Monday against nine targets associated with Iranian-backed groups in Syria in response to attacks on Washington's troops in that country, the US military said. "These strikes will degrade the Iranian-backed groups' ability to plan and launch future attacks on US and coalition forces," the US Central Command ...

Divine Justice and the Principles of Retribution

Johnny Kortbawi 2024-11-12 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Two key figures orchestrated the assassination of the martyred former Prime Minister Rafic Hariri, although the International Tribunal for Lebanon had initially accused four suspects and later added a fifth. Mustafa Badreddine and Salim Ayyash were the main perpetrators. The others were primarily accused of fabricating the Abu Adas video and ...