War in the Middle East

Hezbollah-Israel War: 2,710 Dead and Over 12,000 Injured
Hezbollah-Israel War: 2,710 Dead and Over 12,000 Injured

Clashes escalated between Hezbollah and Israel on Monday, resulting in a rising death toll and massive destruction in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa, amid a cautious calm in Beirut’s southern suburbs. Southern Lebanon The caza of Tyre witnessed heavy Israeli airstrikes, as fighter jets shelled many buildings in several neighborhoods, which ...

Hochstein Set to Present a New Proposal for a Solution in Lebanon
Hochstein Set to Present a New Proposal for a Solution in Lebanon

The US envoy for the Middle East, Amos Hochstein, is reportedly set to present a detailed proposal to Tel Aviv aimed at resolving the conflict with Hezbollah, as reported by multiple media sources. Hochstein, who is expected in Israel, is pursuing his diplomatic efforts focused on securing a ceasefire and implementing UN Security Council ...

Israel to Spend $530 Mln on ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense
Israel to Spend $530 Mln on ‘Iron Beam’ Laser Defense

Israel's Defense ministry said on Monday it has earmarked $530 million to accelerate development of the laser air defense system known as "Iron Beam". "The Ministry of Defense has signed a major deal worth approximately 2 billion shekels to significantly expand procurement of the laser interception systems, 'Iron Beam,'," a statement said. The ...

Middle East Aid Workers Say Rules of War Being Flouted
SpotlightMiddle East Aid Workers Say Rules of War Being Flouted

Flagrant violations of the laws of war in the escalating conflict in the Middle East are setting a dangerous precedent, aid workers in the region warn. Since Hamas's deadly October 7 attack on Israel from Gaza last year, humanitarians say the warring parties are flouting international humanitarian law (IHL). "The rules of war are being broken in ...

Iraq Lodges UN Complaint Over Israel Using Its Airspace to Attack Iran
PoliticsIraq Lodges UN Complaint Over Israel Using Its Airspace to Attack Iran

Iraq has condemned Israel's use of its airspace to attack neighbouring Iran in a protest letter sent to United Nations chief Antonio Guterres and the UN Security Council, Baghdad said Monday. A statement from government spokesman Bassim Alawadi said the letter condemns "the Zionist entity's blatant violation of Iraq's airspace and sovereignty by ...

IRGC Chief Warns Israel of ‘Bitter Consequences’ After Attack
IRGC Chief Warns Israel of ‘Bitter Consequences’ After Attack

The top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) has warned Israel it would face "bitter consequences" after its attack on Iranian military sites, local media said on Monday. Guards chief Hossein Salami, quoted by Tasnim news agency, said Israel had "failed to achieve its ominous goals" with its air raids on ...

War Equivocations
AnalysisWar Equivocations

The Israeli-Iranian wars continue on an unhindered course, and the likelihood of an imminent resolution is minimal. There is little chance for a negotiated outcome unless the Iranian proxies are defeated and the power equations are irreversibly changed. The truce proposals broadcasted by the United States, France, the European Union and the United ...

War Diary: Day 387
War Diary: Day 387

This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for October 27, 2024.

Intense Israeli Strikes Escalate in South Lebanon and Beqaa
Intense Israeli Strikes Escalate in South Lebanon and Beqaa

While calm continued to prevail in Beirut’s southern suburbs on Sunday, Israel continued targeting southern Lebanon and the Beqaa.  Southern Lebanon Several towns in Bint Jbeil were subjected to a raid on Sunday afternoon, including Ainata. It was also reported that an Israeli raid blocked the road between Ain Ebel and Bint Jbeil. An Israeli ...

Sisi Unveils Plan for Two-Day Gaza Truce and Partial Hostage Release
PoliticsSisi Unveils Plan for Two-Day Gaza Truce and Partial Hostage Release

Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced Sunday a proposal for a two-day truce in the Israel-Hamas war that would include a hostage release and could pave the way for a "complete ceasefire". Sisi, whose government has been involved in mediation efforts to end the Gaza war, proposed a "two-day ceasefire" during which "four hostages would ...

UN Security Council Emergency to Meet on Monday After Iran Request
PoliticsUN Security Council Emergency to Meet on Monday After Iran Request

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Monday at Iran's request following Israel's deadly missile strikes in retaliation for an October 1 attack by Tehran. The Swiss presidency of the UNSC said Sunday that the meeting would take place following the request by Iran, supported by Algeria, China and Russia. Earlier on ...

Palestinian Man Killed in Attempted Knife Attack on Israeli Soldiers in West Bank
Palestinian Man Killed in Attempted Knife Attack on Israeli Soldiers in West Bank

A Palestinian man was killed on Sunday as he tried to attack soldiers with a knife during an “anti-terrorist” operation in Hizma, north of Jerusalem in the occupied West Bank, the Israeli army announced. The man, whose identity was not given, “accelerated in his car towards soldiers who were carrying out an anti-terrorist operation in the ...