War in the Middle East

Hochstein: US Ceasefire monitoring team expected in Beirut shortly

This is Beirut 27/11 23:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US envoy Amos Hochstein, who helped broker the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, announced on Wednesday that “an American team associated with the monitoring committee of the ceasefire agreement will arrive in Beirut this evening” (Wednesday night). “We must support the Lebanese army, economy and people, or we will return to this ...

Centcom Commanders Will Help the LAF Disarm Hezbollah

This is Beirut 27/11 22:35 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut has learned that senior commanders from Centcom (the United States Central Command) will be working with the Lebanese Army and providing assistance to help the LAF disarm Hezbollah. This assistance comes within the framework of the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel, announced on Tuesday and put into effect at dawn on ...

Hochstein: Biden to Push for Gaza Ceasefire Following Lebanon's

This is Beirut 27/11 22:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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US envoy Amos Hochstein, who played a key role in negotiating the Israel-Hezbollah deal, suggested it could pave the way for a similar agreement in Gaza. "We firmly believe that the Lebanon deal now opens that door," Hochstein stated during a briefing with the US Jewish community on Wednesday. He noted that following the truce with Hezbollah, ...

Israeli Army Says it Captured Four Hezbollah Members in South Lebanon

This is Beirut 27/11 20:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Wednesday that the Israeli Army had arrested "four members of Hezbollah who infiltrated a restricted area in southern Lebanon." One of the detainees is reportedly a senior figure within the group in the region. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant later confirmed the arrests ...

Post-Ceasefire, 50% of Displaced Residents in Baalbeck-Hermel Returned Home

This is Beirut 27/11 20:40 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The proportion of displaced individuals who have returned to their homes in the Baalbeck-Hermel governorate has reached 50%, according to Governor Bachir Khodr on Wednesday afternoon. This percentage is a positive indicator, especially considering that less than 24 hours have passed since the ceasefire came into effect early Wednesday ...

A Bitter, Anxious and Determined Return to the Devastated Border Region

Katia Kahil 27/11 20:10 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Barely had the ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel taken effect at 4 AM on Wednesday that thousands of displaced Lebanese set out, eager — or hoping — to return to their homes. The wait had been extremely long, and the impatience palpable. On the road home, a blend of anxiety, anticipation and hope hung in the air. What would they find upon ...

Two Journalists Injured by Israeli Gunfire in Khiam

This is Beirut 27/11 20:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Journalists were targeted by Israeli gunfire on Wednesday in the town of Khiam, in the Marjayoun district of southern Lebanon. Two of them were injured: Associated Press reporter Mohammad al-Zaatari and Sputnik reporter Abdel Kader al-Bay. Both were transported to Marjayoun Hospital for treatment. Joseph Kosseifi, head of the Lebanese ...

Syria: Army Clash With Jihadists Leave Scores Dead in the North

This is Beirut 27/11 19:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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Jihadists launched a surprise attack on the Syrian army in the northern province of Aleppo on Wednesday, sparking clashes in which 57 combatants were killed, a war monitor said. Clashes followed "an operation launched by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham" (HTS), the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said, referring to a jihadist group led by Al-Qaeda's ...

War Diary: The Final Episode

This is Beirut 27/11 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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In the final episode of The War Diary, This is Beirut brings you a recap of the first day of the ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, which took effect on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

AnalysisAfter the Ceasefire, Iran and Syria in Netanyahu's Crosshairs

This is Beirut 27/11 19:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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In his speech on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented his strategic vision for Israel, emphasizing a shift in national priorities toward addressing the "Iranian threat." While defending the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon, Netanyahu cautioned that the arrangement was meant to allow Israel to focus on its key ...

UNIFIL Welcomes Ceasefire, Adjusts Operations for Lasting Peace

This is Beirut 27/11 18:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) welcomed the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, acknowledging the “new situation” and emphasizing its readiness to support both Lebanon and Israel in this phase. In a statement released on Wednesday, UNIFIL confirmed that it would continue performing its mandated tasks and had already ...

Iran Welcomes End of Israel 'Aggression' in Lebanon

This is Beirut 27/11 15:50 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Iran welcomed the end of Israel's military operations in Lebanon, after a ceasefire came into force on Wednesday between Israel and Hezbollah. Hailing the news of the end of Israel's "aggression against Lebanon", foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei in a statement stressed Iran's "firm support for the Lebanese government, nation and ...