War in the Middle East

PM Mikati: Hezbollah Agrees to Implement Resolution 1701; Diplomatic Solution on the Table

This is Beirut 2024-10-11 15:34 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced on Friday, following the Cabinet session at the Grand Serail, that "the Cabinet has decided, at the request of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to submit a request to the Security Council for an immediate ceasefire and the implementation of Resolution 1701." He affirmed, "A diplomatic solution is on ...

SpotlightHezbollah’s Unexpected Vulnerabilities from Syrian Conflict Involvement

Paul Guillot 2024-10-11 10:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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After decades of unresolved military confrontations, Israel seems to have gained the upper hand over Hezbollah since September 1. The killing of prominent leaders within the pro-Iranian militia, with the most high-profile being the assassination of Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, signals a major shift in Israel's strategy and the power ...

PortraitWho is Wafiq Safa, the Suspected Target of an Israeli Airstrike in Beirut?

This is Beirut 2024-10-10 21:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Born in 1960 in the village of Zabdine, near Nabatieh, Safa has long been an influential member of Hezbollah. As the brother-in-law of Hassan Nasrallah, he occupies a unique position within the pro-Iranian formation, blending familial ties with strategic leadership. Though often discreet, Safa is recognized for his significant role in the ...

22 Killed and 117 Injured in Israeli Double Raid on Beirut

This is Beirut 2024-10-10 20:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Two Israeli airstrikes targeted the areas of Basta and al-Nuwairi, densely populated neighbourhoods in Beirut. The first strike targeted the third floor of an eight-storey building in the al-Nuwairi area, and the second strike hit a four-storey building on Fathallah Street in Al-Basta Al-Fawqa, which collapsed completely. According to the ...

Red Crescent Says 28 Killed in Israeli Strike on Gaza School

This is Beirut 2024-10-10 19:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Palestinian Red Crescent said an Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school killed at least 28 people on Thursday, while the Israeli military reported it struck a Hamas command center. "Palestine Red Crescent teams responded to 28 fatalities and 54 injuries following the Israeli occupation army's targeting of Rafida School," the organization said, ...

Al-Quds Force Chief Esmail Qaani Jailed and Interrogated in Iran?

This is Beirut 2024-10-10 18:22 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Iranian general Esmail Qaani, head of the al-Quds Force of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), is alive but is reportedly in custody and under investigation in Iran, according to information revealed on Thursday by the British media outlet Middle East Eye (MEE). During his interrogation, Qaani reportedly suffered a heart attack and ...

Behind the ScenesIran Holds Sway Over Lebanon

2024-10-10 12:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Amid escalating Israeli airstrikes and the rising number of casualties, wounded, and displaced, Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri, caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and Druze leader Walid Jumblatt took steps to find a way out of the crisis Lebanon and its people are facing. They announced their agreement to a ceasefire, irrespective of the ...

ExplainerDoes Anything Make Sense? Welcome to the Realm of Absurdity!

Marc Saikali 2024-10-10 09:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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In this regard, the Israeli prime minister’s message to the Lebanese is equally shocking: “Free yourselves from Hezbollah… or it (Lebanon) becomes another Gaza.” In peacetime, Israel maintained a constant presence of 50 planes and drones, monitoring everything and watching every movement around the clock. The effectiveness of their ...

Syrian State Media Reports Israeli Strikes on Homs and Hama Provinces

This is Beirut 2024-10-10 05:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Syrian state media reported an Israeli attack early Thursday on the central provinces of Homs and Hama, after an Israeli strike hit the country's south the previous day. "At around 1:00 am (2200 GMT Wednesday), the Israeli enemy launched an air attack... targeting a car assembly factory in the industrial area of Hassia in Homs ...

VideosNetanyahu Warns Lebanon Could Become the Next Gaza

Vanessa Kallas 2024-10-09 22:18 - Reading : less than a minute

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Lebanon could face devastation similar to Gaza’s, leaving the Lebanese divided in their opinions about the war.

War Diary: Day 369

This is Beirut 2024-10-09 21:54 - 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 October 9, 2024.

Numbers & FiguresFigures Outlining Impact of War on Economy

2024-10-09 19:51 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Nabil Fahed, president of the Supermarket Owners’ Union, revealed that the non-essential commercial sector, meaning non-food-related businesses, is operating at only 5% of its pre-war capacity, experiencing a 95% drop. Additionally, it is facing various challenges, according to him. The closure of the Masnaa border crossing, which connects to ...