This Is Beirut 2024-03-30 17:29 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
A second vessel carrying aid to war-torn Gaza set sail from Cyprus on Saturday, an AFP correspondent said, more than two weeks after the last shipment arrived by sea. Almost 400 tons of aid is being carried to Gaza on a flotilla organized by two charities -- the US-based World Central Kitchen and the Spanish Open Arms. The barge and two salvage ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-30 16:05 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Despite the growing tensions between the Israeli government and the Biden administration, the United States authorized the transfer of several weapons, including bombs and fighter jets, worth billions of dollars a few days ago, according to information reported by The Washington Post. The delivery reportedly includes over 1,800 MK84 bombs and 500 ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-30 13:09 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
The Palestinian Red Crescent said five people were killed and dozens were wounded by gunfire and a stampede during an aid delivery on Saturday in Gaza, where famine is looming. AFP video footage shows a convoy of trucks moving quickly past burning debris near the distribution point in pre-dawn darkness as people shout and gunfire echoes, some of ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-30 11:56 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
A UNIFIL vehicle was hit on the outskirts of Rmeish, injuring three military observers and one civilian. One Australian, one Norwegian, and one Chilean were in the vehicle, as well as one Lebanese translator. The UNIFIL spokesperson, Andrea Tenenti, issued a statement saying that three United Nations military observers (Observer Group Lebanon ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-29 21:11 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Catholic Christians celebrated Good Friday in Jerusalem in a special context, due to the ongoing conflict in the region. The war in Gaza hung heavy over Good Friday in Jerusalem with fewer Catholic Christian pilgrims walking the path through the walled Old City that they believe Christ took to his crucifixion. Security was heavy in the narrow ...
Rayan Chami 2024-03-29 20:15 - 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 29th, 2024.
This Is Beirut 2024-03-29 19:48 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
According to the Israeli media outlet Haaretz, Tel Aviv is promoting the creation of a multinational force to guarantee humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has mentioned this initiative several times in recent days, according to Haaretz. His plan is to build the force around members from friendly Arab ...
Alissar Boulos 2024-03-29 19:00 - Reading : less than a minute
Good evening, and welcome to The Intelligent Recap. It is Friday, March 29th, and the 175th day of the war in Gaza. In tonight’s edition: events in southern Lebanon as well as other local news. And will the increasing price of cocoa be felt on the local market for Easter? In international news: Gaza still takes center stage, Turkey gets ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-29 18:33 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has renewed his threats against Hezbollah, stating that his army would "expand its operations" against the pro-Iranian group and "increase its attacks in the north.” According to Israeli channel i24news, Gallant stated, "We are transitioning from a defensive stance to actively pursuing ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-29 16:11 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved a new round of Gaza ceasefire talks to take place in Doha and Cairo, his office said on Friday, days after the negotiations appeared stalled. Since the UN Security Council adopted a resolution on Monday demanding an "immediate ceasefire," Hamas and Israel have traded blame for their failure to ...
Élie-Joe Kamel 2024-03-29 14:32 - Reading : 6 minute(s)
“The US is currently exerting pressure to deter Israel from invading Rafah, but this is leading to an escalation on the Lebanese front,” asserted retired General Khaled Hamadeh. Lebanese citizens are holding their breath, closely scrutinizing every development in South Lebanon, where the war raging between Israel and Hezbollah could take a ...
This Is Beirut 2024-03-29 10:47 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Moscow on Friday condemned Israeli strikes on Syria as "completely unacceptable," after a war monitor said more than 40 were killed in the latest air assault. "Such aggressive actions against the Syrian Arab Republic, which constitute a flagrant violation of the country's sovereignty and the basic norms of international law, are categorically ...