War in the Middle East

An Imminent Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah Is Unlikely

Samar El-Kadi 19/11 17:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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With much apprehension mixed with shy hope, the Lebanese are closely following the visit of US envoy Amos Hochstein who will be relaying Lebanon’s response to Israel regarding a ceasefire proposal. Lebanon announced that Hezbollah has agreed to the US proposal, though it made certain comments, stressing that UN Resolution 1701 should be the ...

VideosDebunked: Are Ceasefire Rumors True?

Rayan Chami 19/11 15:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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Claims of a unilateral ceasefire proposal in Lebanon have sparked widespread speculation. But let’s debunk it.

SpotlightThe Legality of Prefabricated Homes for the Displaced

Nadia Hallak 19/11 15:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

Displaced Lebanon

As the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel escalates, Lebanon’s displacement crisis grows more severe each day. Around 1.4 million Lebanese have been forced to flee areas targeted by shelling, seeking safety in other regions. Some have rented homes at their own expense, others are staying with relatives, while the majority are concentrated in ...

VideosAmos Hochstein: Talks With Berri Were 'Constructive'

Rayan Chami 19/11 14:20 - Reading : less than a minute

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US Special Envoy Amos Hochstein held “constructive” talks with Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain el-Tineh, focusing on resolving the ongoing war in Lebanon. He emphasized regional cooperation, including efforts in Lebanon and Israel, to foster peace and stability.

Bukhari From Bkerke: Electing a President Is Key to All Solutions

This is Beirut 19/11 13:30 - Reading : less than a minute

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Saudi Ambassador Walid Bukhari emphasized on Tuesday the urgency of electing a president for Lebanon, describing it as “the key to all solutions at every level.” During a visit to Maronite Patriarch Bechara Rai in Bkerke, Bukhari commended the Patriarch’s position and role in Lebanon’s domestic affairs. He particularly praised the ...

UNICEF: Over 200 Children Killed in Lebanon in Less Than Two Months

This is Beirut 19/11 13:10 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Tuesday that over 200 children were killed in less than two months since Israel escalated its military operations in Lebanon. UNICEF spokesman James Elder condemned the lack of global action, emphasizing that these deaths have been met with inertia from those able to stop this ...

UN Second Committee Approves Draft Resolution Regarding 2006 Lebanon Oil Spill

This is Beirut 19/11 12:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United Nations General Assembly’s Economic and Financial Committee approved a resolution on Tuesday requesting that Israel assume responsibility for prompt and adequate compensation to Lebanon affected by an oil slick on its shores during Israel’s 2006 military operations in Lebanon. The resolution marks the 19th consecutive year it has ...

Israel Launches Surprise Attack on Chiah at Dawn

This is Beirut 19/11 09:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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The arrival of US envoy Amos Hochstein in Beirut on Tuesday brought renewed focus to ceasefire negotiations, but violence escalated dramatically in several regions of Lebanon. Beirut At dawn on Tuesday, the Israeli Air Force launched an unannounced attack on the Chiah area in the southern suburb of Beirut, deviating from its usual pattern of ...

When Hezbollah Ends Up Serving Israel’s Interests...

Johnny Kortbawi 19/11 08:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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For the past forty years, Hezbollah’s anti-Israel rhetoric and war cries — echoed as fervently in times of peace as in war — have failed to convince public opinion that it genuinely opposes Israel under all circumstances. The latest conflict has exposed a different reality: Hezbollah is far more committed to defending its arsenal than to ...

One Party Leads Ceasefire Negotiations

Bassam Abou Zeid 19/11 07:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The reported ceasefire negotiations between Hezbollah and Israel are not the first of their kind between Lebanon and Israel, given the indirect involvement of key Lebanese officials like Speaker of Parliament Nabih Berri and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. However, these talks are the first to take place amid a presidential vacancy that has ...

VideosWar Diary: Day 409

Chelsea Al Arif 18/11 21:20 - Reading : less than a minute

War Diary Lebanon Gaza

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 18, 2024.

Hochstein in Lebanon and Israel: A New Diplomatic Mirage?

Natasha Metni Torbey 18/11 20:15 - Reading : 7 minute(s)

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In the absence of an “Iran-Israel-US deal,” any roadmap for a ceasefire in Lebanon seems destined to fail. What about a proposal that, in both substance and form, brings no changes (being similar to the previous one) and for which each party continues to express reservations? According to various media sources, US envoy Amos Hochstein is ...