This is Beirut 2024-10-08 14:30 - Reading : less than a minute
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Exclusive footage obtained by This is Beirut reveals the widespread destruction of homes and entire neighborhoods in southern Lebanon as relentless Israeli shelling and airstrikes continue. Credits: @salamelzaatari
2024-10-08 13:50 - Reading : 3 minute(s)
On September 29, his plane landed at Beirut International Airport, ahead of his trip to Israel on October 6. This mission aimed to halt the exchange of fire between Hezbollah and Israel while also mitigating Israeli retaliation for Iran’s recent missile attack that targeted the Hebrew state. On September 30, Iran launched approximately 200 ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-08 11:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
In a televised address on Tuesday, Hezbollah's Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem emphasized Iran's crucial support, stating, "Iran is committed to supporting the resistance in the way it deems appropriate." He underscored the importance of national unity and the Shiite alliance between Hezbollah and Amal, highlighting the significant role of ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-08 10:35 - Reading : less than a minute
In today's episode of Debunked, we dive into the critical task of separating fact from fiction during the current crisis. Discover key tips to verify information effectively and safeguard against the spread of misinformation on social media. Stay informed, and stay safe.
2024-10-08 10:30 - Reading : 16 minute(s)
On October 7, 2023, the world awoke to the unprecedented news of Hamas’ attack on Israel. The operation, dubbed “Al-Aqsa Flood,” triggered a retaliatory response from the Hebrew State called “Iron Swords.” All of this unfolded in Gaza. The very next day, early on October 8, Hezbollah launched guided missiles and artillery shells at ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-08 10:25 - Reading : less than a minute
Since October 8, 2023, Israel and Hezbollah have been locked in relentless clashes in southern Lebanon. As the situation intensifies, Israel has been deploying cutting-edge tactics, including crippling Hezbollah’s communication networks and using precision-guided munitions and drones. This new wave of warfare signals a dramatic shift in strategy.
Lyne Sammouri 2024-10-07 22:40 - Reading : less than a minute
On October 8, 2023, Lebanon was engulfed in limited escalations between Hezbollah and Israel in parallel with the war on Gaza. One year later, the tensions in the south escalated and another war erupted in Lebanon. Here is The War in Numbers.
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 21:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)
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The United States imposed fresh sanctions Monday on individuals and a "sham charity" it said were international financial supporters of Hamas, among others, on the anniversary of the group's bloody attack on Israel. On October 7 last year, Hamas militants launched a surprise attack into Israel that resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people according ...
Yasmine Ghannam 2024-10-07 17:20 - Reading : less than a minute
The ongoing conflict in Gaza and Lebanon has created intense and complex dynamics. This is Beirut has been covering this situation for a year, reporting on military actions and humanitarian impacts. Our journalists have tirelessly worked to explore, analyze and explain the complexities of war while amplifying the voices of those affected. One year ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 16:35 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Monday that Hezbollah bears significant responsibility for dragging Lebanon into a war with its neighbor Israel, which threatens to destabilize the region. "In Lebanon, violence threatens to plunge a very fragile country into lasting chaos, further endangering Israel's security," Barrot told a ...
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 16:30 - Reading : less than a minute
One year since the October 7 war, Gaza lies in complete devastation, while Tel Aviv faces ongoing threats and growing calls for a ceasefire.
This is Beirut 2024-10-07 16:20 - Reading : 1 minute(s)
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel was changing the security reality in the region to ensure that an attack like the one on October 7 does not happen again. "We are changing the security reality in our region—for the sake of our children, for the sake of our future—to ensure that what happened on the seventh of ...