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Israel Orders Evacuation in Lebanon's Baalbek as Hezbollah Targets Area
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Israel Orders Evacuation in Lebanon's Baalbek as Hezbollah Targets Area

Firstpost  

Israel orders an evacuation in Lebanon's Baalbek after Hezbollah fired rockets at country. The latest evacuation call came as the military's Home Front Command activated sirens at regular intervals along the border as dozens of projectiles were identified crossing from Lebanon into Israeli territory since Sunday morning.

Law Security International Relations War and Conflict Beirut
Deadly Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens of People in Gaza and Lebanon
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Israeli Airstrikes Kill Dozens of People in Gaza and Lebanon

Deccan Chronicle  

Israeli airstrikes cause an apocalyptic situation in Gaza, killing at least 52 people and wounding scores more. The situation is described as 'apocalyptic' by the UN and other humanitarian organizations. The latest violence comes against the backdrop of a renewed diplomatic push by the US administration to reach temporary cease-fire deals.

Law Crime Beirut
Israel's Ban on UNRWA: A Cruel Attempt to Erase the Palestinian Narrative
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Ban on UNRWA: A Cruel Attempt to Erase the Palestinian Narrative

Al Jazeera  

Israel's ban on the UNRWA agency is part of a broader attempt to expel Palestinians from their land. The agency provides vital assistance to Palestinian refugees and residents in Gaza and the West Bank, including food, water, healthcare, and education. The ban will exacerbate an already catastrophic situation and make life 'unbearable' for Palestinians.

Law Human Rights International Relations Global Politics Beirut
US and Egypt Push for Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US and Egypt Push for Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza

Deccan Chronicle  

US and mediators are pushing for cease-fires in Lebanon and Gaza, as the two fronts have been stalled for months. The US and its allies are proposing two-month cease-fires in each country, with Lebanon seeking a full Israeli withdrawal and Gaza seeking a four-week cease-fire with 10 hostages released. However, both Israel and Hezbollah remain unwilling to compromise, with the …

Law International Relations Middle East War and Conflict Beirut
Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem As Successor To Slain Chief Hassan Nasrallah
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hezbollah Names Naim Qassem As Successor To Slain Chief Hassan Nasrallah

ABP News  

Hezbollah has named Naim Qassem as its new leader after the death of its chief Hassan Nasrallah. Qassem, 71, has been a prominent member of the group since 1991 and was previously the deputy secretary general. He was born in Beirut and has been a leading spokesperson for the group, participating in foreign media interactions despite the ongoing hostilities with …

Politics Law Security Hezbollah Beirut
Hezbollah Names Sheikh Naim Qassem as New Chief
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hezbollah Names Sheikh Naim Qassem as New Chief

Hindustan Times  

Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has named Sheikh Naim Qassem as its new chief. Qassem has been a key figure in the group for over 30 years and has held various leadership positions. He was appointed deputy secretary in 1991 and became deputy leader in 1998. He is also the group's spokesperson and often appears in interviews with foreign media.

Law Crime Political Beirut
Hezbollah's Qassem: A War of First Cry
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Hezbollah's Qassem: A War of First Cry

China Daily  

Shezbollah's new leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, has stated that the conflict between the group and Israel is a 'war' about who cries first. He expressed Hezbollah's commitment to continuing the fight despite the recent Israeli strikes, highlighting that the group's capabilities remain intact despite the pain inflicted by Israel. Qassem's address came days after senior Hezbollah figure Hashem Safieddine was …

Law Political Beirut
Israeli Airstrikes Leave Widespread Devastation in Lebanon, Killing Dozens
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israeli Airstrikes Leave Widespread Devastation in Lebanon, Killing Dozens

China Daily  

A significant number of people have been killed and injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon. The death toll has reached 2,672, with 12,468 injured. The attacks have caused significant damage, with smoke billowing from buildings and an apartment building being targeted. The Israeli military has also killed 11 people, including a Hezbollah security official, and injured 25 others in separate …

Beirut
A Photographer's Frozen Moments Slow Down Time and Allow the Contemplation of Destruction
1 month, 3 weeks ago

A Photographer's Frozen Moments Slow Down Time and Allow the Contemplation of Destruction

Associated Press  

A photographer captures a series of images of a bomb hitting a building in Beirut, Lebanon, slowing down time to allow the contemplation of destruction. The images offer a unique perspective on the event, inviting viewers to take the most chaotic of events and break it down, looking around and noticing things in a strangely silent way that actual life …

Law Crime Beirut
The Knife Edge Between Trump and Harris: Polls Show a Virtual Tie in Swing States
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Knife Edge Between Trump and Harris: Polls Show a Virtual Tie in Swing States

Firstpost  

The race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump remains balanced on a knife's edge. Polls recently showed a virtual tie between the two candidates in the swing states that will decide the winner of the presidential contest. However, the outcome of the election remains uncertain, as there is no clear clear majority in any state.

Entertainment Politics Law International Relations Beirut
Israel's Deadly Operations: A History of Attacks on Iran
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Israel's Deadly Operations: A History of Attacks on Iran

New Indian Express  

Israel has been accused of a variety of attacks against Iran, including assassinations, sabotages, and cyberattacks. These attacks have been claimed by Israel, but Iran has also denied them. The recent killings of top members of Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps and Tehran's nuclear programme are only the latest in a long list of attacks that have taken place over the …

Law Crime Beirut
Lebanon's Caretaker Prime Minister Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Lebanon's Caretaker Prime Minister Calls for Immediate Cease-Fire

Associated Press  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Qatari officials in Doha to discuss the ongoing Israeli-Hamas cease-fire negotiations. The meeting comes as the U.S. struggles to break the logjam of cease-fire negotiations between Israel and the militant group. The article also highlights the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, with the Israel-Hamas war continuing in Gaza and Lebanon. The …

Law Beirut
Israeli Smart Bomb Flattens Building in Lebanon, Raising Concerns
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Israeli Smart Bomb Flattens Building in Lebanon, Raising Concerns

Firstpost  

An Israeli SPICE 2000 bomb flattened a building in Beirut, Lebanon. The weapon, one of the most powerful in Israel's arsenal, is a guided bomb with a 2,000-pound warhead. The bomb was launched from an Israeli jet and struck a building in the Beirut suburb 40 minutes before the strike. The damage caused by the explosion was limited almost entirely …

Law Technology Military Weapons Beirut
Security First, Efficiency Later: Shifting Sands in Global Supply Chains
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Security First, Efficiency Later: Shifting Sands in Global Supply Chains

The Hindu  

Global supply chains are shifting towards security as concerns about Chinese involvement in the supply chain have emerged following the Israeli supply chain attack. The U.S. proposed rules on connected vehicle systems are intended to prevent the sale of these components in the U.S., while the Israeli attack highlighted the vulnerability of products with advanced technologies embedded in them. This …

Law Technology Security Supply Chain Beirut
Israeli Weapon Seen in Rare AP Photos of Beirut Airstrike Appears to be a Powerful Smart Bomb
2 months ago

Israeli Weapon Seen in Rare AP Photos of Beirut Airstrike Appears to be a Powerful Smart Bomb

Associated Press  

An Israeli missile strike in Beirut resulted in the collapse of a building after 40 minutes. The weapon used was a smart bomb, a powerful device developed by Israel's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The bomb, with a weight of 2,000 pounds, was fitted with an Israeli-made guidance kit called SPICE, which allows it to be guided to its target with …

Science Law Technology Military Beirut
Hezbollah Mourns Strongman Hashem Safieddine, Leader in Lebanon's Militant Group
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2 months ago

Hezbollah Mourns Strongman Hashem Safieddine, Leader in Lebanon's Militant Group

The Hindu  

Hezbollah confirms the death of its second-most powerful leader, Hashem Safieddine, in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut. Safieddine, who rose through the ranks of the group over decades, was killed in early October in a series of strikes in a southern suburb of Beirut that shook much of the Lebanese capital.

Politics Law Religion International Relations Beirut
Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine Killed in Israeli Airstrikes
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2 months ago

Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine Killed in Israeli Airstrikes

Hindustan Times  

Hashem Safieddine, a prominent leader of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, has been killed in Israeli airstrikes in a suburb of Beirut. He was about 60 years old and was widely expected to become the next leader of the group after the death of Hassan Nasrallah. Safieddine was known for his defiant speeches and his commitment to fighting Israel …

Politics Law Beirut
Missile Strike on Beirut Residential Building: A Disasterous Blaze
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2 months ago

Missile Strike on Beirut Residential Building: A Disasterous Blaze

Live Mint  

A residential building in Beirut collapsed instantly within seconds after an Israeli airstrike. The video went viral on social media, capturing the devastating impact of the attack. The building was completely destroyed, with the entire structure collapsing within a few seconds. The incident has sparked widespread outrage and has raised questions about the safety of residential areas in Lebanon, which …

Law Crime Beirut
Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine Killed in Israel Air Strike
2 months ago

Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine Killed in Israel Air Strike

The Hindu  

Israeli military confirms the death of Hezbollah leader Hashem Safieddine in an air strike outside Beirut, Lebanon. Safieddine was one of the most senior leaders of the group and was widely expected to become the next leader after the death of its chief Hassan Nasrallah. The air strike came just three weeks after Israel confirmed the death of Hamas' top …

Law Crime Beirut
Lebanon's Airlines Remains the Only Commercial Carrier Operating in the Conflict-Raged Region
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2 months ago

Lebanon's Airlines Remains the Only Commercial Carrier Operating in the Conflict-Raged Region

Firstpost  

Despite the ongoing Israeli airstrikes, Lebanon's national air carrier, Middle East Airlines (MEA), remains the only commercial airline operating in the region. The airline has received assurances from Israel that they will not target its planes or the airport as long as they are used solely for civilian purposes.

Law International Relations Aviation Beirut
Israeli Strike Leaves Beirut Building in Ruins, Video Goes Viral
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2 months ago

Israeli Strike Leaves Beirut Building in Ruins, Video Goes Viral

Hindustan Times  

Shocking video shows Israeli strike turning Beirut building into a pile of rubble. The video captures the very moment an Israeli missile completely flattens a building in southern Beirut. The footage opens to show an unassuming neighbourhood with several buildings. Suddenly, a building collapses, leaving a plume of smoke. The sound of the crashing structure makes the scene even more …

Law Beirut
Israeli airstrike kills Hezbollah official in Beirut, raising concerns about group's leadership
2 months ago

Israeli airstrike kills Hezbollah official in Beirut, raising concerns about group's leadership

Deccan Chronicle  

Israel says it killed a Hezbollah official expected to be the group's next leader in an airstrike outside Beirut. The official, Hashem Safieddine, was killed in an airstrike that also killed 25 other Hezbollah leaders. The airstrikes came 40 minutes after Israel issued an evacuation warning for two buildings in the area that it said were used by Hezbollah. There …

Law Beirut
Israel Confirms Killing of Key Hezbollah Figure, Ali Hussein Hazima
2 months ago

Israel Confirms Killing of Key Hezbollah Figure, Ali Hussein Hazima

News 18  

Israel confirms the killing of Hashem Safieddine, the apparent successor to slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, in a strike in a southern Beirut suburb three weeks ago. Safieddine was a member of the Hezbollah decision-making body and a distant relative of Nasrallah, who was killed by Israeli strikes in recent weeks.

Politics Law Security Beirut
Israeli Missile Strike on Beirut Apartment Building: A Photographer's Eye View
2 months ago

Israeli Missile Strike on Beirut Apartment Building: A Photographer's Eye View

Al Jazeera  

Israeli missile strikes apartment building in Beirut, causing significant destruction. The building was evacuated shortly before the attack, with no reports of casualties. The strike comes amid ongoing tensions between Israel and Lebanon, with Israel warning residents to evacuate an area near a pair of buildings in the southern suburbs of the capital.

Law Beirut