PoliticsGlobal and Local Condemnation of Israeli Attacks on UNIFIL

This is Beirut 2024-10-17 13:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Canada has demanded that “the strikes cease immediately” in response to Israeli attacks against the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL). The Canadian government denounced “Israeli aggressions against civilian infrastructure in northern Gaza, as well as against UN peacekeeping forces” in a statement issued on Thursday. The ...

US and UN Warn Israel Against "Policy of Starvation"

This is Beirut 2024-10-17 12:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The United States and UN officials warned Israel on Wednesday against a "policy of starvation" that could be orchestrated in Gaza to "turn it into a weapon of war." This is the first time Washington has clearly warned its unwavering ally, following a written threat earlier this week to suspend part of its military assistance if there is no ...

ExplainerGuerrilla Tactics: The Israeli Army's Ongoing Struggle

2024-10-17 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

Lebanon

After a year of war, the Israeli army is still struggling to “destroy” Hamas and has launched a ground offensive in Lebanon, making the “total victory” promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seem uncertain. Despite Israel's advanced technology and continuous financial and military support from the United States, the world's leading ...

AnalysisThe Future of Iran: A Regime Change?

Salam Zaatari 2024-10-17 09:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Iran War

As the Middle East war intensifies, Iran’s future seems precarious, especially with the mounting international pressure and Israel’s aggressive stance following Iran’s involvement in the conflict. The question of what Israel’s retaliation will look like looms large, with potential options ranging from targeted assassinations to more ...

EditorialFor Netanyahu and the Others, It’s All Yiddish!

Marc Saikali 2024-10-16 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon

The Lebanese Prime Minister sought to reassure the public: "We have American guarantees to scale down strikes on Beirut." The US had expressed concern over the intense bombings, stating they urged Israel to show restraint. This gave Lebanese citizens, glued to their screens and sharing updates, a flicker of hope. A ceasefire was even ...

War Diary: Day 376

This is Beirut 2024-10-16 20:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanon Gaza War Diary

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 16, 2024.

VideosThe Media Glossary: Carpet Bombing (War Edition)

This is Beirut 2024-10-16 17:25 - Reading : less than a minute

A type of bombing that is dominating media headlines amidst the current war. What is Carpet Bombing? What is its aim? What are its risks?  First Footage Credit: Mazen Hanna Farah

ExplainerWhat Is THAAD, the US Missile Defense System Sent to Israel?

Malo Pinatel 2024-10-16 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)

USA Lebanon

Washington announced on Sunday the deployment of a powerful American missile defense system to Israel, along with one hundred soldiers to operate it. Known as THAAD, the system is intended to bolster Israel's defenses against threats from Tehran and its allies. This is not the first time Washington has deployed such a weapons system on Israeli ...

VideosWar Displaced Persons: The CMA CGM Foundation Launches a Large-Scale Operation

Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-10-16 10:00 - Reading : less than a minute

Lebanese Red Cross

The CMA CGM Foundation launched an operation to support people displaced by war. The operation has 3 components: hot meals, food parcels and blankets, as well as support for international organizations and the Lebanese Red Cross.

Tensions Rise Between Macron and Netanyahu

This is Beirut 2024-10-15 22:59 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The already heated exchange between French President Emmanuel Macron and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu intensified on Tuesday, centering on the role of the UN in the establishment of the State of Israel. Netanyahu should not forget his country was created as a result of a resolution adopted by the United Nations, French President ...

Numbers & FiguresWhere Have the Displaced Lebanese Fled to?

Joanne Naoum 2024-10-15 20:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Lebanon Displaced

Having fled the relentless Israeli bombardment, the displaced Lebanese find themselves on the streets, lacking basic human necessities. With the ministries doing “the best they can,” according to caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, 1,000 shelters have been established. While more than a million displaced Lebanese have been reported as a ...

ExplainerDisplacement Crisis: The Stakes of the Government Plan and Prefabricated Housing

2024-10-15 20:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Lebanon

The government has outlined a plan to relocate those displaced by the ongoing war in Lebanon between Hezbollah and Israel, whose homes have been destroyed. On Wednesday, a decision was made to build prefabricated houses to shelter part of the estimated 1.2 million displaced. What does this involve? With the winter season drawing near and more ...