Lebanon

An airstrike conducted by Israel has tragically resulted in the deaths of five individuals in central Beirut, according to Lebanon's Ministry of Health. This marks the second consecutive day that Israel has targeted locations in the capital, ramping up its offensive against Hezbollah, a militant group backed by Iran. In the Zaouk al-Blat neighborhood, dense with population, towering smoke was observed rising from the site of the strike. The attack occurred not far from the core of central Beirut, where the Lebanese…

Israel has intensified its airstrikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon, launching a series of attacks just one day after Lebanese officials hinted at their consideration of a US-mediated ceasefire. This conflict is deeply rooted in a web of alliances, with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Islamic Jihad enjoying the backing of Iran, Israel’s primary adversary. Notably, Iran has expressed its eagerness for a rapid conclusion to the ongoing hostilities that have gripped Lebanon for nearly two months. Since September 23, Israel has…

Tragedy struck the northern Lebanese town of Ain Yaaqoub, where at least 14 individuals lost their lives, and 15 others sustained injuries due to an Israeli airstrike, as reported by the local mayor. This strike marks a grim milestone as it represents the northernmost location in Lebanon to be attacked by Israeli forces since tensions escalated in October 2023. The targeted building was home to around 30 residents, including several Syrian refugees. "Some individuals remain trapped beneath the rubble," the mayor noted,…

In the bustling city of Riyadh, an urgent summit has convened under the auspices of Saudi Arabia, bringing together voices from across the Arab and Islamic sphere. Among the distinguished attendees is Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who has traveled to Saudi Arabia to address the rising turmoil in Gaza and Lebanon. CREDIT/ Villa Somalia RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AX) — With a backdrop of heightened tension, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud from Somalia touched down in Riyadh this Monday. He joins an assembly of prominent…

According to the Lebanese health ministry, an Israeli airstrike claimed the lives of 20 individuals, including three children, in the village of Almat, situated just north of Beirut. Almat, primarily a Shia Muslim community, is nestled within a predominantly Christian area. It lies outside Hezbollah's usual territories, which are centered around southern Beirut and parts of southern and eastern Lebanon. These areas have faced intense bombardment from Israel since the end of September as part of its ongoing military campaign…

The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported a devastating toll of at least 60 fatalities resulting from Israeli airstrikes across various locations in the eastern Bekaa Valley, with the majority occurring in the Baalbek area. This tragic count encompasses incidents in 12 different regions within the Bekaa Valley, an area heavily influenced by the militant group Hezbollah. Disturbingly, the health ministry confirmed that among the deceased, there were at least two children, further highlighting the human cost of the conflict.…

In a recent escalation, Israeli airstrikes on Sidon, a coastal city in southern Lebanon, resulted in the tragic loss of at least eight lives, with 25 others suffering various injuries, as reported by the nation’s health ministry. Meanwhile, a separate strike in Zawtar al-Sharkiya claimed the lives of three individuals. Remarkably, a bomb dropped on Marjayoun yesterday tragically resulted in five fatalities. In the midst of these aggressions, Israel confirmed that four of its soldiers lost their lives while engaged in…

Vehicles marked with 'Press' insignia were stationed outside the location devastated by the airstrike. Photo: Mohammad Zaatari/AP In the early hours of Friday, a tragic event unfolded as an Israeli airstrike targeted a press station in Hasbaya, southern Lebanon, resulting in the loss of life among three journalists from Hezbollah-linked TV channels Al Mayadeen and Al-Manar. Additionally, several others sustained injuries. The assault impacted a series of modest cabins where 18 journalists from diverse media organizations —…

During a gathering of international donors focused on Lebanon held in Paris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin emphasized that Israel must be made to answer for any violations of international law. In a commitment to support the ongoing refugee crisis, Martin announced an additional €5 million pledge. "I seized the moment to address the ongoing situation," he remarked, highlighting what he termed "systematic and incessant violations of international humanitarian law" carried out by Israel, Hezbollah, and Hamas throughout these…

As Nour Shawaf picks up her phone in Beirut, the whir of drones fills the air. This relentless noise has become her constant companion. It's like a shadow, there when she’s working or soothing her four-year-old son at home. She shares that the presence of the drone dictates her nights, making a comforting sleep next to her child a necessity. Yet explaining these drones to her young son feels impossible. "You just can’t break it down for a four-year-old," she states emphatically. "He keeps asking, ‘What are those noises? Why…