Johnny Kortbawi 2024-10-04 09:46 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
The assassination of Hezbollah's Secretary General, Hassan Nasrallah, marked the conclusion of the fourth phase in Lebanon's history, known as political Shiism. Each phase has been characterized by the dominance of one of the major sects over the others in various ways. Political Maronitism prevailed from independence until the assassination of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 20:04 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran on Thursday hit out at the G7 group of rich nations over criticism of its missile attack on Israel, while also condemning the group's call for more sanctions against the Islamic republic. Foreign ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei, in a statement, condemned "the continued biased and irresponsible approach of this group", stressing the attack ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 19:48 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, in comments that sent oil prices spiking Thursday just a month before the US presidential election. Biden told reporters at the White House, however, that he was not expecting Israel to launch any retaliation for Tehran's missile barrage on Israel ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 19:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
France on Thursday condemned Israel's move to declare UN chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata", saying the decision was "unjustified." "France regrets the unjustified, serious, and counterproductive decision taken by Israel to declare the secretary general of the United Nations, Mr. Antonio Guterres, persona non grata," the French foreign ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 19:42 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Dubai-based Emirates Thursday cancelled flights to Iraq, Iran, and Jordan for three days over "regional unrest" after an Iranian missile strike on Israel stoked fears of a wider war. "Emirates is canceling all flights to/from Iraq (Basra and Baghdad), Iran (Tehran), and Jordan (Amman) on 4th and 5th October due to regional unrest" with immediate ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 11:06 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Beirut experienced one of its most violent moments throughout Wednesday night as Israeli airstrikes targeted multiple areas of the capital. 17 air raids had struck Beirut by dawn on Thursday, hitting the southern suburbs, including Hadath, according to the National News Agency (NNA). Explosions in the Lebanese capital were audible kilometers ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-03 10:04 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Houthis claimed on Thursday that they had carried out a drone attack on Tel Aviv, though Israeli authorities have not confirmed the incident. In a statement, the group said they "carried out a military operation targeting a vital target in the Jaffa (Tel Aviv) area in occupied Palestine with a number of Jaffa drones". "The operation achieved ...
Rayan Chami 2024-10-02 21:18 - 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 2nd, 2024.
This Is Beirut 2024-10-02 14:44 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel declared UN chief Antonio Guterres "persona non grata" on Wednesday, accusing him of failing to specifically condemn Iran's missile attack on Israel. "Anyone who cannot unequivocally condemn Iran's heinous attack on Israel does not deserve to step foot on Israeli soil," said Foreign Minister Israel Katz in a statement. "This is an ...
2024-10-02 14:24 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israel vowed to make Iran "pay" for firing a barrage of missiles at its territory, with Tehran warning on Wednesday it would launch an even bigger attack if it is targeted. Iran launched its second direct attack on Israel in history on Tuesday, firing what it said were 200 missiles, including hypersonic weapons, sending Israeli civilians into ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-02 14:11 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Danish police said on Wednesday they were investigating two blasts that went off near the Israeli embassy in the capital Copenhagen. No one was hurt in the explosions, which occurred overnight in the "immediate proximity" to the Israeli embassy, police spokesman Jakob Hansen told reporters. "Nobody was wounded, and we are carrying out a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-10-02 13:19 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
French President Emmanuel Macron chaired a Defense and National Security Council at the Élysée Palace on Tuesday evening, in the presence of key members of the government, to address escalating tensions in the Middle East, notably between Israel and Iran. The head of state strongly condemned Iran's recent attacks against Israel, reaffirming ...