LEBANON

Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Journalists Hit in Unexpected Night Strike

In the early hours of Friday morning, an Israeli airstrike targeted a guesthouse in southeast Lebanon, killing three journalists. This attack, occurring around 3 a. m. , caught everyone off guard. The guesthouse, nestled among trees, had been rented by various media outlets to cover the ongoing conf

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Oct 25 2024POLITICS

Journalists Killed in Lebanon: Airstrike Stirs Controversy

Early on Friday, an Israeli airstrike in Hasbaya, near the border with Israel, killed three journalists and injured three others. The attack occurred at a compound housing journalists from seven different news organizations. The deceased were identified as Wissam Qassem and Ghassan Najjar from Al Ma

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Fires on the Coast as Conflict Escalates

On Wednesday, Israeli jets struck multiple buildings in the coastal city of Tyre, Lebanon, after residents had evacuated. The attacks sent up black clouds of smoke. Hezbollah, a powerful militant group, confirmed that one of their top officials, Hashem Safieddine, was killed in a previous Israeli st

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

Why is Israel Targeting Hezbollah's Financial Backbone?

Israel's recent airstrikes on Lebanon caught many by surprise. The targets weren't military bases or weapons caches, but branches of a financial institution linked to Hezbollah. What's the story behind this move? Hezbollah, a powerful Shiite militant group, has been a thorn in Israel's side for dec

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Oct 21 2024POLITICS

Israel Targets Banks in Lebanon to Strain Hezbollah's Cash Flow

In a dramatic move, Israel decided to hit Hezbollah where it hurts: their wallets. The Israeli military carried out attacks on several bank branches across Lebanon, aiming to disrupt the finances of the Iran-backed militant group. This happened as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was on his w

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

UN Peacekeepers Caught in Israeli-Hezbollah Crossfire

In a tense situation in southern Lebanon, UN peacekeepers from the UNIFIL mission found themselves in the line of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah. The UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura was hit, injuring two peacekeepers. Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated that Hezbollah operates near UNIFIL

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Peacekeepers in Trouble: Israeli Fire in Lebanon

Lately, folks are really worried about UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon. Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN's peacekeeping boss, just told everyone that things out there are getting tougher. Not long ago, an Israeli tank shot at a UN observation tower in Naqoura, leaving two peacekeepers injured. The Is

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Israel's Military Actions Spark International Outcry

Israel's recent attacks on U. N. bases in Lebanon have sparked a wave of international criticism. The incident happened on Thursday morning when an Israeli tank fired at the U. N. Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) headquarters in Naqoura, injuring two peacekeepers. These peacekeepers, who were later

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

UNIFIL Under Fire: What’s Happening on the Israel-Lebanon Border?

You might have heard that the United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, known as UNIFIL, have been going through a tough time lately. Over the past week, the Israeli military has been causing trouble. They’ve been firing at UNIFIL posts, entering their bases, and even stopping their supplies. This has

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Oct 18 2024POLITICS

Macron to Netanyahu: Remember UN’s Role in Israel's Birth

French President Emmanuel Macron has some advice for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: don’t overlook the United Nations’ role in Israel’s creation. This reminder came during a cabinet meeting where Macron emphasized that Israel should respect UN decisions. Tensions between the two leaders

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