War in the Middle East

Last Major Hospital in Northern Gaza ‘Out Of Action’ After Israeli Raid, Says WHO

This is Beirut 2024-12-28 01:20 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

The WHO announced on Friday that the last major hospital in northern Gaza was ‘out of service’ after an Israeli army raid on Hamas fighters near the hospital, which the Palestinian Islamist movement claims was taken by storm. ‘This morning's raid on the Kamal Adwan hospital has put the last major health centre in northern ...

Airstrike Hits Yemen's Capital, Houthis Blame US and UK

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 22:50 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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A fresh air strike hit Yemen's Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Friday, the Iran-backed Houthis said, after they claimed to have carried out new attacks on Israel amid mounting hostilities. The strike comes a day after Israeli air raids hit Sanaa international airport and other targets in Yemen, as the head of the UN's World Health Organization was ...

Israel Launches Military Operation Near Kamal Adwan Hospital

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 18:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The Israeli military reported launching an operation on Friday targeting Hamas militants near one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals, while Hamas accused it of storming the facility and evacuating those inside. The operation, centered near the Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, followed an announcement from the hospital on Thursday ...

VideosThe Damage Caused by Israeli Strikes in Yemen on Thursday

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 14:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen on Thursday, with seven strikes hitting Sanaa and three targeting Hodeidah.

VideosEpisode 1 – Heroes Behind the Scenes: Middle East Airlines

Yara Germany 2024-12-27 12:25 - Reading : less than a minute

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In its first episode, Heroes Behind the Scenes unveils the untold story of Middle East Airlines, which defied the odds during the war and kept Lebanon’s link to the world alive.

Huthis Claim New Attacks on Israel After Strikes Hit Yemen Airport

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 11:45 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Yemen's Huthi rebels on Friday said they fired a missile at Israel's Ben Gurion airport, after Israel's military reported a missile had been intercepted. The new rebel claim came a day after Israeli raids pounded Sanaa's international airport and other targets in Houthi-held areas of Yemen. A Huthi statement said they also launched drones at Tel ...

Mikati Denies Having Been Informed of Israel's Refusal to Withdraw From South Lebanon

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 11:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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The press office of caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati denied media reports that “Lebanon has been officially informed by intermediaries that Israel will not withdraw from South Lebanon after the sixty-day truce period has expired.” In a statement issued on Friday, Mikati said he had communicated “his firm position to all parties ...

Israeli Raids Target 3 Sites in Qusaya, Beqaa

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 09:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israeli warplanes launched successive raids on the outskirts of Qusaya in the Beqaa, targeting three locations early Friday morning. A strong explosion was heard in the eastern range of the Beqaa, coinciding with a low-altitude flyover by Israeli warplanes. This marks the second targeting of the Beqaa since the ceasefire went into effect in ...

Deadly Israeli Raids in Yemen During Visit By WHO Boss

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 02:55 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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Israeli strikes on Thursday targeted sites controlled by Houthi rebels in Yemen, including Sanaa airport, where the head of the WHO was visiting, killing at least six people according to the insurgents. The Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, was at the capital's airport at the time of the bombing and ...

Gaza: Rescue Workers And Doctors Announce High Death Toll

This is Beirut 2024-12-27 02:45 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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From journalists working for a television channel affiliated to an Islamist group to hospital staff, at least 45 people were killed on Thursday in several Israeli raids on the war-torn Gaza Strip, according to various Palestinian sources. The director of the Kamal Adwan hospital, one of only two still operating in the north of this Palestinian ...

VideosHeroes Behind the Scenes: Key Figures from the War, Revealed!

Yara Germany 2024-12-26 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute

From doctors and Red Cross workers to Civil Defense volunteers, pilots and journalists, This is Beirut pays tribute to the unsung heroes who worked tirelessly behind the scenes during the war. These individuals made extraordinary sacrifices to keep hope alive, and their efforts will never be forgotten. Starting tomorrow, catch this powerful ...

Israel Conducts Airstrikes on Critical Infrastructure in Yemen

This is Beirut 2024-12-26 18:27 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Israel launched a series of airstrikes on Yemen on Thursday, with seven strikes hitting Sanaa and three targeting Hodeidah. According to Al-Hadath, the strikes reportedly targeted Sanaa airport, the adjacent Al-Dailami base, Hodeidah port and key energy and oil facilities, notably the Hezyaz central power station, causing significant damage to the ...