War Diary: Day 166
Chelsea Al Arif 2024-03-20 22:12 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 20th, 2024.
War in the Middle East
US Sanctions Iran Weapons Procurement Networks
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 20:29 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The United States imposed new sanctions on Wednesday on three procurement networks that are supporting Iran’s ballistic missile, nuclear and defense programs, the Treasury Department said in a statement. It said the networks—based in Germany, Turkey, Iran and Oman—had procured epoxy resins, carbon fiber and other missile-applicable ...
Blinken Begins Mideast Tour as Israel Presses Al-Shifa Raid
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 18:18 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Antony Blinken Palestine Hamas
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived on Wednesday in the Middle East, to strengthen endeavors for a ceasefire in the Gaza conflict, while Israeli forces continued their raid on the largest hospital in the territory. United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken touched down Wednesday in the Middle East to bolster efforts for a truce in ...
The 'Heharim’ as Explained by Maroun Hitti
2024-03-20 18:05 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A new Israeli contingent is set to deploy in the upcoming weeks in the areas of Mount Hermon and Mount Dov, a mountainous border region with distinctive ground conditions. The "Heharim," or "Mountain Brigade," will operate under the 210th Division "Bashan," a territorial unit of the Israeli army's northern command in charge of the front with ...
Editorial – Israel’s Right and Hamas: 'Endangered by Peace'
Michel Touma 2024-03-20 13:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Since antiquity, a myth has existed in physics, entirely chimerical and unattainable, known as "perpetual motion," which would entail motion lasting indefinitely without external input. If we transpose this purely theoretical notion to our present-day reality, it becomes evident that certain political players influencing the geopolitics of the ...
Israel: Defense Chief Plans US Visit Amid Pressure on Rafah
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 13:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant is to visit Washington in the coming week, the government said Wednesday, as pressure mounts to call off a planned offensive in Gaza's Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office also announced that a delegation would visit Washington at "the request of US President Joe Biden" to discuss the ...
Scotland Suspends Relations with Israeli Air Force
This Is Beirut 2024-03-20 13:04 - Reading : less than a minute
During the Gaza war, an Israeli military aircraft landed at Glasgow Prestwick airport, provoking criticism among the Scottish population. In response, the Scottish government decided to suspend all relations with the Israeli air force. The Scottish newspaper The Scotchman reported a statement from the Scottish Government, saying that Glasgow ...
Canada to Halt Arms Exports to Israel
This Is Beirut 2024-03-19 23:19 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly announced on Tuesday, Canada's plan to halt arms sales to Israel, according to The Toronto Start following the Canadian Parliament decision to pass a non-binding motion that called for the move. The motion, introduced by the New Democratic party (NDP), calls on the governing Liberals to cease any all future ...
War Diary: Day 165
Tylia El Helou 2024-03-19 21:05 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for March 19th, 2024.
Second Aid Ship Expected to Leave Soon for Gaza
This Is Beirut 2024-03-19 18:36 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Cypriot authorities announced on Tuesday that another shipment of food aid is scheduled to leave Cyprus for Gaza in the upcoming days, while the initial delivery is currently being distributed in the conflict-affected region. A second shipment of food aid is due to depart from Cyprus for Gaza in the coming days, Cypriot authorities said on ...
Newly Formed Israeli Brigade Bound for Lebanon-Syria Borders
This Is Beirut 2024-03-19 18:32 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
As part of the operational response to the situation on the northern border of Israel, the Israeli army established the "Heharim" (The Mountains) Brigade to operate on the Lebanon-Syria border. The brigade will operate as part of the 210th Division and defend the Mount Dov and Mount Hermon, replacing of the 810th Hermon Brigade. Its main ...
Hopes Build for Ceasefire in Gaza on the Brink of Famine
This Is Beirut 2024-03-19 13:54 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Efforts by mediators intensified on Tuesday March 19 to reach a truce in Gaza, where Israel is conducting an operation in the Palestinian territory's largest hospital complex on the brink of starvation. Efforts to hammer out a temporary truce in Gaza intensified Tuesday after months of war that have left parts of the devastated territory facing ...