JERUSALEM, Israel | Xinhua | The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said in a statement that its Air Force struck a Hezbollah militant in southern Lebanon on Saturday. According to the IDF, the militant posed a threat to the troops deployed in southern Lebanon in violation of the agreements and understandings …
Read More »Displaced Lebanese rush home after ceasefire, facing joy, loss, and uncertainty
Displaced people are on their way home after the ceasefire in the southern suburbs of Beirut in Lebanon, on Nov. 27, 2024. (Str/Xinhua) BEIRUT | Xinhua | As the ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel took effect at dawn on Wednesday, Jihad Nasrallah, along with thousands of displaced Lebanese, wasted …
Read More »At least 20 killed, 66 injured in Israeli airstrike in Lebanon’s Beirut
BEIRUT, LEBANON | Xinhua | At least 20 people were killed and 66 others injured on Saturday in an Israeli airstrike on a residential building in the Lebanese capital Beirut, Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reported. The air raid at dawn targeted the eight-story building in the Basta Fawka neighborhood, …
Read More »Russia doing everything to prevent major war in Middle East — senior diplomat
MOSCOW | TASS | Russia is making every effort to prevent the Middle East from descending into a major conflict, Russian Presidential Special Envoy for the Middle East and Africa, Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Bogdanov stated at the 4th International Russia-Middle East Forum. “We are making every effort to prevent …
Read More »Airlines suspend flights to Lebanon amid fear of escalation between Israel, Hezbollah
BEIRUT, | Xinhua | Several airlines announced on Monday the suspension of their flights to Lebanon, while some Western countries urged their citizens to leave as soon as possible amid fears of the escalation between Israel and Hezbollah. A state of anxiety and tension prevails in the border area of …
Read More »Israel says 40 rockets fired from Lebanon targeting northern Israel
JERUSALEM, ISRAEL | Xinhua | About 40 rockets were fired from Lebanon targeting northern Israel on today following the sounding of sirens throughout the region, according to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). “Approximately 40 launches from Lebanon toward the area of Meron in northern Israel were identified,” …
Read More »Border confrontations with Israel catastrophic for Lebanon’s tourism sector
Beirut, Lebanon | Xinhua | Confrontations between Israel and Hezbollah, a Shiite military group in Lebanon, on Lebanon’s southern border have had a disastrous effect on the country’s tourism sector, said industry experts. Due to the ongoing border tension that has lasted for more than seven weeks, many hotels …
Read More »Revolution or reform
Lebanon’s only way out must tackle sectarianism and corruption | NABEEL KHOURY | According to the old Phoenician legend, Lebanon dies but repeatedly rises from the ashes. After historic fires, foreign invasions, and civil wars, this adage seems to ring true, especially for the Lebanese who have always thought of …
Read More »Beirut Blast shockwaves
They will be felt by Hezbollah for a long time | ZVI BAR’EL | Massive damage could reopen public debate on storing weapons in population centers as port shutdown comes at a time when Lebanon needs every dollar Cellphone videos of horrifying scenes from the Aug.04 explosion at the port …
Read More »The Beirut blast
And Lebanon’s deeper crisis | ISHAAN THAROOR | How much can a country bear? National leaders of all stripes love to extol the toughness and courage of their people. But in many instances it’s a truism that does nothing to address the reasons these people have to constantly muster such …
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