War in the Middle East

Israeli Strike on Froun Kills Three Civil Defense Members, Injures Two
Israeli Strike on Froun Kills Three Civil Defense Members, Injures Two

Three members of the Lebanese Civil Defense have been killed and two others were wounded Saturday evening in a targeted Israeli strike on the southern town of Froun. The Public Health Emergency Operations Center reported that the attack occurred while the Civil Defense team was combating fires caused by recent Israeli raids in Froun. One of the ...

Southern Front: Precarious Calm on Saturday Morning After a Violent Night
Southern Front: Precarious Calm on Saturday Morning After a Violent Night

A precarious calm reigned on Saturday morning at the southern border, following a violent escalation that has resurfaced overnight. Sirens blared on Saturday morning in Ras Naqoura and the Western Galilee areas after suspicions of a drone infiltration from Lebanon. Additionally, the Israeli Army targeted Aita al-Shaab, while Hezbollah announced ...

War Diary: Day 336
War Diary: Day 336

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 6, 2024.

US Pro-Palestine Activist Shot Dead in West Bank
US Pro-Palestine Activist Shot Dead in West Bank

A Turkish-American female activist was shot dead Friday during a demonstration against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank town of Beita, where the army acknowledged opening fire. Turkey identified the woman as Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, saying she was killed by "Israeli soldiers" and condemning her "murder". The mayor of Beita and the ...

Life Returns to Raided Jenin as Israeli Army Withdraws
Life Returns to Raided Jenin as Israeli Army Withdraws

The Israeli army withdrew from the city of Jenin and its refugee camp on Friday after a 10-day operation that left 36 dead across the occupied West Bank, witnesses said. After days of destructive incursions by soldiers backed by armored vehicles and bulldozers, residents who had earlier fled began returning to their homes in the camp, a bastion ...

Hamas Urges US to Pressure Israel for Ceasefire
Hamas Urges US to Pressure Israel for Ceasefire

Hamas called on the United States on Thursday to "exert real pressure" on Israel to reach a Gaza ceasefire agreement, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was no deal in the making. The two sides have traded blame over stalling talks for a ceasefire and hostage exchange, as Netanyahu faces pressure to seal a deal following the deaths ...

War Diary: Day 335
War Diary: Day 335

From Gaza to Lebanon, This is Beirut brings you a daily recap of the war between Hamas and Israel and its repercussions on the region. Here are the main highlights for September 5th, 2024.

Hamas Urge US to Pressure Israel For Truce Agreement
Hamas Urge US to Pressure Israel For Truce Agreement

Hamas's lead negotiator on Thursday urged the United States to press Israel for a truce in Gaza, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of blocking a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory. "If the US administration and its President (Joe) Biden really want to reach a ceasefire and complete a prisoner exchange deal, they must abandon their ...

Tensions Persist on the Southern Front
Tensions Persist on the Southern Front

Israeli shelling of South Lebanon continued on Thursday afternoon, with Israel targeting Ras al-Dahr, the western quarters of the locality of Mays al-Jabal, as well as the outskirts of Aita al-Shaab in the central sector. A Hezbollah combatant, identified as Abbas Anis Ayoub, was killed and another wounded in an Israeli airstrike earlier ...

Southern Lebanon: Israeli Strike in Kafra Kills One Person
Southern Lebanon: Israeli Strike in Kafra Kills One Person

After a long night of violence, Israeli warplanes struck the outskirts of Siddiqin and Kafra early on Thursday morning, killing a member of Hezbollah and injuring another. Artillery shelling also hit Bayt Lif, while Aita al-Shaab was targeted by a Merkava tank, and machine gun fire was heard in Ramya. Israeli artillery shelling also reached a ...

Hamas Says Netanyahu Trying to ‘Thwart’ Gaza Truce
Hamas Says Netanyahu Trying to ‘Thwart’ Gaza Truce

Hamas on Thursday accused Benjamin Netanyahu of trying to "thwart" a Gaza truce deal after the Israeli Prime Minister said the Palestinian militant group has "rejected everything" in negotiations. The blame trading comes as Netanyahu faces pressure to seal a deal that would free remaining hostages after Israeli authorities announced on Sunday the ...