This is Beirut 17/11 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
MP Hadi Abou el-Hosn, member of the Democratic Gathering bloc, expressed sharp criticism of Iranian involvement in Lebanon, stating that Ali Larijani's recent visit was not as a mediator but as an interventionist. Speaking to LBCI, Abou el-Hosn said, “Enough interference in our affairs and exploiting the Lebanese people.” He emphasized that ...
This is Beirut 17/11 10:30 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel Lebanon Beirut's Southern Suburbs
In a wave of intense airstrikes early on Sunday, Israel targeted Beirut’s southern suburbs, South Lebanon and the Bekaa region, causing significant damage to residential areas, churches and infrastructure. Early Morning Attacks on Beirut’s Southern Suburbs For the second time on Sunday morning, the Israeli army issued evacuation calls for ...
Marilyne Jallad 17/11 10:00 - Reading : 9 minute(s)
Many parents interviewed by This is Beirut, especially mothers, say they aren't afraid, or at least they try to hide their fear. Mothers, Managing Fear, the August 4th Trauma, and Parenting Approaches "As a mother, I don’t allow myself to be afraid; at least, I push the fear aside," says Caroline, a designer and mother to 14-year-old ...
This is Beirut 16/11 22:35 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Baalbeck Dahyeh Hezbollah Israel Benjamin Netanyahu South Lebanon
Israeli media reported on Saturday evening that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Defense minister have decided to intensify airstrikes on Lebanon to pressure Hezbollah into reaching a settlement. This escalation coincided with a fourth wave of raids targeting the southern suburbs of Beirut. The suburbs, known as Dahyeh, have faced ...
This is Beirut 16/11 22:15 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Hamas Hezbollah Israel Palestine
Israel's military said two people were injured when a synagogue was hit Saturday in the northern coastal city of Haifa following a "heavy rocket barrage" by Lebanon's Iran-backed Hezbollah group. "This is yet another clear example of Hezbollah's deliberate targeting of Israeli civilians," the military said in a statement. Separately, the army ...
This is Beirut 16/11 18:55 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Donald Trump Tehran United Nations USA
Many Iranians were sceptical on Saturday about the possibility of the Islamic republic opening negotiations with the United States under Donald Trump, given the fractured history he has with Tehran. On Thursday, The New York Times reported that tech billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk had met Iran's ambassador to the United Nations in a bid to ...
This is Beirut 16/11 17:35 - Reading : less than a minute
brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 16, 2024.
This is Beirut 16/11 17:30 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Donald Trump United States Iran financial nuclear
According to reports from the Financial Times, the new administration under US President Donald Trump is looking to revive a "maximum pressure" policy aimed at financially crippling Iran. Trump intends to strengthen sanctions against Iran, particularly targeting its vital oil exports. However, during his campaign, he had expressed a desire to ...
Melissa Manouchakian 16/11 16:05 - Reading : less than a minute
Hassan Nasrallah Hezbollah Israël war
On September 27, 2024, Israeli forces conducted a targeted airstrike in the southern suburbs of Beirut, destroying Hezbollah's subterranean headquarters and surrounding structures. The attack resulted in at least 33 fatalities and over 195 injuries. Among those killed were Hassan Nasrallah, Hezbollah's leader since 1992, and Ali Karaki, the ...
This is Beirut 16/11 14:35 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Two senior Islamic Jihad figures were killed in an Israeli strike on Syria this week, said on Saturday the Palestinian group which has fought against Israel in Gaza alongside Hamas. An Islamic Jihad statement confirmed that Abdel Aziz Minawi and Rasmi Yusuf Abu Issa were killed alongside "a group of the movement's cadres" in the ...
This is Beirut 16/11 12:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Iran Israel Nuclear program Parchin Taleghan 2
Israel carried out a covert airstrike targeting the Parchin military complex in Iran, setting back Tehran’s nuclear ambitions during his late October strike, Axios reported on Friday. The strike specifically hit the Taleghan 2 facility, a site previously known for its clandestine operations. According to Israeli officials cited by Axios, ...
Katia Kahil 16/11 11:00 - Reading : 5 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel South Lebanon Marjayoun
In the South Lebanon town of Marjayoun, most homes have shuttered their windows, and shops have rolled down their metal gates. Cars rarely pass through what has become a ghost town. The majority of its 15,000 residents have fled the bombings that have extended to residential areas and neighborhoods on the outskirts or within the town. However, ...