VideosWar Diary: Day 388
This is Beirut 2024-10-28 22:50 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 28, 2024.
War in the Middle East
Hezbollah-Israel War: 2,710 Dead and Over 12,000 Injured
This is Beirut 2024-10-28 20:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Clashes escalated between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday, resulting in a rising death toll and massive destruction in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa, amid a cautious calm in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Southern Lebanon The caza of Tyre witnessed heavy Israeli airstrikes, as fighter jets shelled many buildings in several neighborhoods, which ...
Hochstein Set to Present a New Proposal for a Solution in Lebanon
Sana Richa Choucair 2024-10-28 18:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The US envoy for the Middle East, Amos Hochstein, is reportedly set to present a detailed proposal to Tel Aviv aimed at resolving the conflict with Hezbollah, as reported by multiple media sources. Hochstein, who is expected in Israel, is pursuing his diplomatic efforts focused on securing a ceasefire and implementing UN Security Council ...
Israel to Spend $530 Mln on ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense
This is Beirut 2024-10-28 14:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israel's Defense ministry said on Monday it has earmarked $530 million to accelerate development of the laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam". "The Ministry of Defense has signed a major deal worth approximately 2 billion shekels to significantly expand procurement of the laser interception systems, 'Iron Beam,'," a statement said. The ...
SpotlightMiddle East Aid Workers Say Rules of War Being Flouted
This is Beirut 2024-10-28 14:45 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
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Flagrant violations of the laws of war in the escalating conflict in the Middle East are setting a dangerous precedent, aid workers in the region warn. Since Hamas's deadly October 7 attack on Israel from Gaza last year, humanitarians say the warring parties are flouting international humanitarian law (IHL). "The rules of war are being broken in ...
PoliticsIraq Lodges UN Complaint Over Israel Using Its Airspace to Attack Iran
This is Beirut 2024-10-28 10:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Iraq has condemned Israel's use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, Baghdad said Monday. A statement from government spokesman Bassim Alawadi said the letter condemns "the Zionist entity's blatant violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty by ...
IRGC Chief Warns Israel of ‘Bitter Consequences’ After Attack
This is Beirut 2024-10-28 09:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has warned Israel it would face "bitter consequences" after its attack on Iranian military sites, local media said on Monday. Guards chief Hossein Salami, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said Israel had "failed to achieve its ominous goals" with its air raids on ...
AnalysisWar Equivocations
Charles Chartouni 2024-10-28 09:00 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The Israeli-Iranian wars continue on an unhindered course, and the likelihood of an imminent resolution is minimal. There is little chance for a negotiated outcome unless the Iranian proxies are defeated and the power equations are irreversibly changed. The truce proposals broadcasted by the United States, France, the European Union and the United ...
War Diary: Day 387
This is Beirut 2024-10-27 18:55 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 27, 2024.
Intense Israeli Strikes Escalate in South Lebanon and Beqaa
This is Beirut 2024-10-27 18:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
While calm continued to prevail in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, Israel continued targeting southern Lebanon and the Beqaa. Southern Lebanon Several towns in Bint Jbeil were subjected to a raid on Sunday afternoon, including Ainata. It was also reported that an Israeli raid blocked the road between Ain Ebel and Bint Jbeil. An Israeli ...
PoliticsSisi Unveils Plan for Two-Day Gaza Truce and Partial Hostage Release
This is Beirut 2024-10-27 18:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced Sunday a proposal for a two-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war that would include a hostage release and could pave the way for a "complete ceasefire". Sisi, whose government has been involved in mediation efforts to end the Gaza war, proposed a "two-day ceasefire" during which "four hostages would ...
PoliticsUN Security Council Emergency to Meet on Monday After Iran Request
This is Beirut 2024-10-27 16:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
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The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday at Iran's request following Israel's deadly missile strikes in retaliation for an October 1 attack by Tehran. The Swiss presidency of the UNSC said Sunday that the meeting would take place following the request by Iran, supported by Algeria, China and Russia. Earlier on ...