War in the Middle East

US Urges Israel to Allow Worshipers Access to Al-Aqsa

This Is Beirut 28/02 22:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Al-Aqsa Compound Al-Aqsa mosque Gaza Hamas Israel

The United States called on Israel on Wednesday, to permit Muslims to worship at the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in Jerusalem during Ramadan, following a suggestion by a far-right minister to prohibit Palestinians from the occupied West Bank from praying there. The United States on Wednesday urged Israel to allow Muslims to worship at the Al-Aqsa ...

Israel Strikes Pro-Iran Targets in Damascus Area

This Is Beirut 28/02 21:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Damascus Gaza Hamas Iran Israel

Israel reportedly carried out airstrikes near Damascus on Wednesday, according to Syrian media, marking the latest attack amid escalating regional tensions since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Israel carried out strikes Wednesday near Damascus, Syrian official media said, the latest reported attack amid soaring regional tensions ...

War Diary: Day 145

Tylia El Helou 28/02 20:35 - Reading : less than a minute

Gaza

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 28th, 2024.

Palestinian FM Asserts Hamas's Ineligibility in Palestinian Government

This Is Beirut 28/02 17:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki asserted on Wednesday that Hamas comprehends the reasons for which it should not participate in a new government within the Palestinian territories. Palestinian Foreign Minister Riyad al-Maliki said Wednesday he believes Hamas understands why it should not be part of a new government in the Palestinian ...

Hezbollah Targets Western Galilee During an Israeli Official’s Tour

This Is Beirut 27/02 23:19 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Baalbeck Galilee Hamas Hezbollah

Following the Israeli strike against Hezbollah positions in Baalbeck on Monday, attacks between the pro-Iranian group and the Hebrew state escalated on Tuesday, while, according to the US State Department, Israel wants a “diplomatic solution” to its conflict with Hezbollah. Hezbollah fired a salvo of rockets at western Galilee, while the ...

Qatar's Emir in Paris Pushing for Gaza Ceasefire

This Is Beirut 27/02 22:14 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Egypt Gaza Gaza Truce Negotiations Hamas Israel

Attempts to organize an Israel-Hamas ceasefire to allow the release of hostages held in Gaza dominated the first day of a state visit to France by Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani. Qatar has played a key mediation role since the Gaza war erupted in October, and international diplomatic efforts have intensified in recent days to halt ...

War Diary: Day 144

Lyne Sammouri 27/02 22:07 - Reading : less than a minute

Gaza

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 27th, 2024.

Wronecka Urges Southern De-escalation, Stresses Adherence to Resolution 1701

This Is Beirut 27/02 20:18 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Blue Line

The UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Joanna Wronecka, expressed deep concern about the gradual escalation in the exchange of fire across the Blue Line, which increases the risk of a broader conflagration and undermines Security Council Resolution 1701 voted in 2006. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Wronecka urged an immediate halt to the ...

Israel 'Systematically' Blocking Gaza Aid Access, Denounced UN

This Is Beirut 27/02 19:26 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Gaza Hamas Humanitarian Aid Israel

The United Nations stated on Tuesday that Israeli forces are consistently impeding access to individuals in Gaza, which is making the delivery of aid increasingly challenging in what has evolved into a chaotic conflict zone devoid of law and order. Israeli forces are "systematically" blocking access to people in Gaza, complicating the task of ...

Southern Front: A Ceasefire on Hezbollah's Terms

This Is Beirut 27/02 14:01 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

Hezbollah

Political circles close to Hezbollah claim that a ceasefire in Gaza would only be followed in southern Lebanon on the armed group's terms. It would refuse a shaky compromise, and would not commit to a ceasefire on the Lebanese front without knowing Hamas' position on the truce agreement currently being negotiated. The pro-Iranian militia ...

Municipal Elections in Israel Despite the War

This Is Beirut 27/02 12:39 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

Gaza Israel

Despite the war situation, some 7.2 million voters were called to the polls for Israel's municipal elections on Tuesday, February 27. Israelis began voting on Tuesday in municipal elections, which were postponed twice, that could offer a gauge of the public mood nearly five months into the war against Hamas in Gaza. Soldiers already cast their ...

Four Israeli Raids in South Lebanon

This Is Beirut 27/02 10:46 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Békaa

Southern Lebanon awoke on Tuesday to four raids on the localities of al-Bisariya, Jabshit, al-Mansouri and el-Heniyeh. No casualties were reported. This was Israel's response to the launch of a rocket launcher from the town of Tiri towards northern Israel on Tuesday morning. Earlier, Hezbollah declared that it had targeted "the Meron air control ...