This is Beirut 13/11 18:50 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
Israel Hezbollah Lebanon Israel Katz
Israel's new Defense minister told senior military commanders Wednesday there would be no easing-up in the war against Hezbollah as he toured the northern border with Lebanon. "We will make no ceasefires, we will not take our foot off the pedal, and we will not allow any arrangement that does not include the achievement of our war objectives," ...
This is Beirut 13/11 17:55 - Reading : less than a minute
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 13, 2024.
This is Beirut 13/11 16:20 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
United States CIA FBI Bibileaks Iran Israel
A CIA official has been charged with leaking classified documents that reportedly revealed Israel’s plans to retaliate against Iran following a missile attack earlier this year, as reported by a New York Times report, quoting individuals familiar with the case, in addition to court documents. The official, Asif W. Rahman, was indicted last week ...
This is Beirut 13/11 14:30 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Joseph Aoun Egypt Lebanon Israel Nabih Berri
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel Aati underlined upon his arrival in Beirut on Wednesday, his country’s full alignment with Lebanon’s demand for an immediate ceasefire and an unconditional end to Israel’s incessant attacks against Lebanon. “Egypt’s mission is to mobilize international and Arab partners to press for an immediate ...
This is Beirut 13/11 13:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Najib Mikati Grand Serail Ali Hamiyeh
Caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati discussed on Wednesday “the legal and operational framework and estimated cost for debris removal and reconstruction” with Minister of Transport and Public Works Ali Hamiyeh, a member of the cabinet close to Hezbollah. Discussions also covered the state of public facilities, from the airport to seaports, ...
Bassam Abou Zeid 13/11 12:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Ceasefire Donald Trump Hezbollah Israel conflict
According to informed sources, the outgoing administration of United States President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming one share a similar view regarding the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Both administrations see an opportunity to end the conflict and establish a new reality that would prevent Hezbollah from ...
This is Beirut 13/11 09:40 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Damascus Israel United States Vladimir Putin
Russia has asked Israel to refrain from conducting airstrikes near its airbase in Syria during Israel's conflict with Hezbollah, as it did in October, a senior Russian official said on Wednesday. Syrian state media reported in mid-October that Israel carried out an airstrike on the port city of Latakia, a stronghold of Syrian President Bashar ...
This is Beirut 12/11 22:20 - Reading : less than a minute
Amos Hochstein ceasefire lebanon Israel
The American envoy to Lebanon, Amos Hochstein, told reporters at the White House that there might be "a shot" at getting a ceasefire in Lebanon in the coming weeks, according to the American news website, Axios. "I am hopeful we can get it," Hochstein was quoted as saying. Axios revealed that Ron Dermer, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin ...
This is Beirut 12/11 20:13 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
Israel announced the opening of an additional aid crossing into Gaza Tuesday, on the eve of a US deadline to boost relief deliveries, but aid agencies said it was not enough. Gaza has been in the grips of a dire humanitarian crisis since the outbreak of war following Hamas's unprecedented attack against Israel on October 7, 2023. The ...
This is Beirut 12/11 20:00 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
Benjamin Netanyahu Israel Iran
In an English language video directed at the Iranian people, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on Tuesday that a third Iranian attack on Israel "would simply cripple Iran's economy." “It would rob you of many more billions of dollars,” he said, after claiming that the ballistic missile attack directed at Israel in October cost Tehran ...
Rayan Chami 12/11 18:45 - Reading : less than a minute
Lebanon Hezbollah Israel Hamas
This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 12, 2024.
This is Beirut 12/11 16:25 - Reading : 4 minute(s)
Hezbollah Israel strikes Beirut Tyre
The number of victims rose on Tuesday as Israeli attacks persisted across Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes killed 29 people across the country, among them many who had been displaced by the intensified conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. The attacks targeted not only known Hezbollah strongholds such as the southern suburbs of Beirut, but also ...