War Diary: Day 120
Rayan Chami 2024-02-03 21:42 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 3rd, 2024.
War in the Middle East
Southern Lebanon: Israeli Shelling, Raids and Phosphorus on Southern Villages
This Is Beirut 2024-02-03 18:52 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The southern front maintains its daily reality with the continued clashes between Hezbollah and the Israeli army. Today, the Israeli army fired heavy artillery shells on the outskirts of the towns of Naqoura, Yarine, Jebbayn, Dhayra, Aita al-Shaab, Chihine and Wadi Hamul. Israeli warplanes also carried out a strike on the area between Chihine Um ...
US Strikes Drones, Missiles within Yemen Vicinity
This Is Beirut 2024-02-03 18:23 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The US military reported on Saturday that their forces intercepted eight drones in the vicinity of Yemen and eliminated four additional ones within its territories, in addition to striking several anti-ship missiles that were set to be launched. These events occurred during a series of incidents on the preceding day. US forces shot down eight ...
Séjourné in Beirut on Tuesday: Focus on the Southern Front
2024-02-03 15:42 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
The French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stéphane Séjourné, is set to begin a visit to Lebanon next Tuesday as part of his first regional tour. He will arrive in Beirut following his visit to Israel, where he engaged in discussions with officials regarding the developments in the Gaza war and southern Lebanon. According to French ...
Clashes Resume in Southern Lebanon, Two Amal Fighters Killed
This Is Beirut 2024-02-03 12:13 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Ongoing clashes persisted in southern Lebanon between Hezbollah and the Israeli Army on Saturday morning. The intense night resulted in the deaths of two Amal fighters, Ali Khalil Mohammad and Mustafa Abbas Daher, from the town of Blida, according to a statement released by the Amal movement. In retaliation, Hezbollah fired a rocket from ...
Gaza Left “Uninhabitable,” Hope for a Truce, and Iran Warns US
This Is Beirut 2024-02-02 23:49 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
The war between Israel and Hamas entered its 119th day on Sunday, February 02. While fighting still rages in Khan Younes after four months of war that have left Gaza "uninhabitable," the hope for a truce is rearing its head. Fighting continued in Gaza on Friday with numerous reported casualties overnight, following an announcement from the ...
War Diary: Day 119
Tylia El Helou 2024-02-02 21:10 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the situation in Gaza. Here are the main highlights for February 2nd, 2024.
On the Importance of Implementing Resolution 1701
This Is Beirut 2024-02-02 19:10 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
For caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, "a three-step plan is essential" to restore peace in the region and allow for the normalization of relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, following the war between Hamas and Israel that started on October 7. According to him, the first step is to achieve a "ceasefire in Gaza, then the exchange of ...
Israeli Warplanes and Artillery Shelling Invade the Southern Skies
This Is Beirut 2024-02-02 17:31 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Israeli army targeted with artillery shells on Friday morning the outskirts of the Hamames hill in Sirda, while a smoke shell fell between houses in the town of Khiam. Artillery shelling also targeted the outskirts of northern Tayr Harfa and the outskirts of Wadi Hassan and Majdal Zoun. Warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes targeting ...
Gaza: An Uncertain Ceasefire
This Is Beirut 2024-02-02 16:27 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson, Majed al-Ansari, announced on Thursday that Hamas had provided "initial positive confirmation" in response to a ceasefire proposal. However, sources within Hamas caution that no agreement on the framework has been reached, citing significant concerns. After a truce proposal agreed on with Israeli negotiators ...
French Foreign Minister to Visit Beirut on Tuesday
This Is Beirut 2024-02-02 15:41 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The recently appointed French Minister of Foreign Affairs, Stephane Sejourne, is set to visit Beirut on Tuesday as part of international efforts to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and South Lebanon. This visit follows a recent trip by the British Foreign Secretary, David Cameron, last Thursday. This also follows visits from the Qatari envoy, and ...
War on Journalists: Struggle on the Frontlines in Gaza
Rayan Chami 2024-02-02 09:04 - Reading : less than a minute
Palestinian journalists risk their lives for truth, facing dangers, sacrifice and an uphill battle for survival in the heart of the war on Gaza.