War in the Middle East

AnalysisThe Persians... Lurking in the Shadows of the US Election

Marc Saikali 2024-11-05 16:15 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

Will it retaliate, or will it hold back? It seems the die is cast… Iran finds itself with little option but to respond. After initially downplaying the Israeli strikes on October 26, Tehran's leaders have struggled to mask the significant blow dealt to them. A segment of their ballistic program was annihilated… leaving the Iranians stunned to ...

The Hezbollah-Israel War: A Blow to the Lebanese Economy

Johnny Ftouhi 2024-11-05 14:35 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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Lebanon is undergoing an unprecedented economic collapse, worsened by the recent war, which deepened the financial crisis that began in 2019 when the state declared bankruptcy, and banks, along with the Central Bank (BDL), faltered. The financial sector’s collapse triggered a widespread crisis, affecting every facet of economic and daily life. ...

Boukhari Delivers an Invitation to Mikati for the Riyadh Summit

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 13:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati received an invitation from the Saudi King, Salman bin Abdulaziz, to participate in the joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will take place on November 11th in Riyadh. The invitation was delivered by the Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Beirut, Walid Boukhari, during a visit on Tuesday to the Grand ...

Israel… War Until April

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 12:00 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Israel has not yet achieved the military objectives required to enter negotiations. Consequently, it is expected to press on with efforts to dismantle Hezbollah’s military and organizational structure, employing a scorched-earth strategy to create a 3-to-6-kilometer deep uninhabitable zone. According to Western diplomatic sources, after securing ...

Casualties and Destruction in Southern Lebanon: Over 40,000 Housing Units Levelled

This is Beirut 2024-11-05 10:35 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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The National News Agency (NNA) reported on Tuesday that Israeli military actions have led to the destruction of 37 towns and over 40,000 housing units in an area extending 3km deep from Naqoura to Khiam. Bombing intensified on Tuesday morning in several localities in southern Lebanon, as the death toll from Israeli strikes keeps on ...

A Sad Season for Olive Harvest in the Border Zone

Katia Kahil 2024-11-05 10:00 - Reading : 6 minute(s)

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A viral video by Avichay Adraee, the Arabic-speaking spokesperson for the Israeli army, is astonishing. He claims that Lebanese farmers have crossed the border to participate in the olive harvest in Israel, even calling it “a sign of brotherhood,” while those farmers can’t even access their own lands. It seems surreal, especially since a few ...

Le Drian and Hochstein in Lebanon after November 5

Philippe Abi-Akl 2024-11-05 08:30 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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In a scenario similar to the negotiations on Gaza, all of which were dismissed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu due to his impossible conditions, Netanyahu has rejected the settlement plan brought by US envoy Amos Hochstein. This proposal, presented by Speaker of the House Nabih Berri, called for a ceasefire and the full implementation ...

Israel Issues 7,000 New Draft Orders for Ultra-Orthodox Members

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 22:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's Defense Minister Yoav Gallant issued 7,000 additional army draft orders Monday for individuals from the country's ultra-Orthodox community, historically exempted from mandatory service until a June Supreme Court decision. Gallant approved the Israeli army's "recommendation to issue an additional 7,000 orders for screening and evaluation ...

Israeli Strikes Target Hezbollah Intelligence HQ in Syria

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 21:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Israel's military said its air force struck the intelligence headquarters of Hezbollah's Syrian branch in a strike on Damascus on Monday, an attack a war monitor said killed two people. It was a rare acknowledgement by Israeli authorities of an attack against Syria. The military has intensified its strikes on targets in Syria since ...

Hamas Holds Gaza War Discussions With Fatah in Cairo

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 21:25 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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Hamas said on Monday it held talks with rival Palestinian faction Fatah in Cairo to discuss the war in Gaza and moves towards national consensus. "A meeting was held with the brothers in the Fatah movement at a generous Egyptian invitation. They discussed various national issues, especially the war on Gaza and pathways for national action," ...

Svenja Schulze's Visit to Lebanon: A Commitment to Humanitarian Aid Amid Crisis

This is Beirut 2024-11-04 20:25 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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During her brief visit to Lebanon on November 4, German Development Minister Svenja Schulze met with Prime Minister Mikati and visited a community kitchen in Beirut. She then traveled to Zouk Mikael to see a collective shelter in the vicinity of the Order of Malta Lebanon’s Community Health Center, gaining firsthand insight into the local ...

VideosWar Diary: Day 395

Rayan Chami 2024-11-04 19:15 - Reading : less than a minute

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This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for November 4, 2024.