Blinken puts pressure on Middle East countries to contain Gaza conflict The US secretary of state was speaking in Turkey, on trip that will take him to Jordan, Egypt and Israel The Guardian - AU · Jan 7, 2024
Israel Says Part Of Hamas 'Dismantled' As War Enters Fourth Month Israel said it had "dismantled" Hamas's military leadership in northern Gaza as its war against the Palestinian group entered its fourth month Sunday, with fears mounting that the conflict could spread into neighbouring Lebanon. International Business Times · Jan 7, 2024
After 3 months of devastation in the Israel-Hamas war, is anyone 'winning'? The 19th century German war strategist and field marshal Helmuth von Moltke famously coined the aphorism “No battle plan survives first contact with the enemy”. His observation might well be applied to the tragedy we are witnessing in Gaza. The Conversation · Jan 7, 2024
Hezbollah launches rockets as Blinken seeks de-escalation amid hostage crisis Amidst escalating tensions and rocket barrages, U.S. Secretary of State Blinken visits Turkey, while families await the release of hostages in Israel. Top News · Jan 6, 2024
Hezbollah Retaliates with Rocket Attack on Israel Hezbollah retaliates with rocket attacks on Israel after the targeted killing of a Hamas leader. As tensions escalate, the region braces for further conflict. Top News · Jan 6, 2024
'Nobody will win from regional conflict' warns EU's Borrell during Lebanon visit The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell on Saturday warned against a regional conflict that would involve Lebanon, as border clashes intensified nearly three months into Israel's war with Hezbollah ally Hamas. Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2024
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in ‘initial response’ to killing of top Hamas leader Saleh Al-Arouri Sixty-two rockets were fired towards an aerial observation base on Mount Meron Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2024
US and EU launch twin diplomatic mission to calm tensions in Middle East Escalation of violence comes as US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, and Europe’s Josep Borrell begin tours of the region The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024
Hezbollah fires rockets at northern Israel in response to killing of a Hamas leader The militia fired dozens of rockets at northern Israel, warning that the barrage was its initial response to the targeted killing of a top leader from the allied Hamas group in Lebanon's capital. WEKU · Jan 6, 2024
France, Jordan provide aid to Gaza as Israel pursues bombing campaign France and Jordan this week jointly airdropped seven tonnes of aid to civilians and aid workers in Gaza, as Israel continued to conduct air strikes against the militant group Hamas in the area. The United Nations says that the Palestinian territory has now been rendered "uninhabitable". Radio France Internationale · Jan 6, 2024
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in ‘response’ to Hamas leader’s killing Lebanese group says it targeted Meron air base following the killing of Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri in Beirut. Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024
Creation of Palestinian state is only way to peace, EU foreign policy chief says – as it happened Josep Borrell wants European-Arab initiative to revive a peace process, with the ultimate aim being a two-state solution The Guardian - AU · Jan 6, 2024
Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 92 At least 18 people have been killed in an Israeli air attack in Gaza’s Khan Younis city. Here are the updates. Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israel in 'initial response' to killing of top leader from allied Hamas Lebanon’s Hezbollah militia has fired dozens of rockets at northern Israel The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 6, 2024 Why is Lebanon home to so many Palestinian refugees and leaders? An estimated 270,000 Palestinians live in the country. Their story is one of war, displacement and a struggle to return.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 6, 2024 As Middle East crisis grows, does Iran have control of its proxy forces? Chances of a regional flare-up rest on the unclear intentions of Tehran and the groups it has nurtured
International Business Times · Jan 6, 2024 Israel Bombs Gaza After UN Warns Territory 'Uninhabitable' Israel bombed Gaza on Saturday as the United Nations warned the Palestinian territory has become "uninhabitable" after three months of fighting that threatens to engulf the wider region.
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 From Hamas to Hezbollah, a look at the Iran-allied groups rallying to arms around Middle East Hezbollah says it launched a new wave of rockets at Israel in response to an Israeli assassination of one of its leaders last month. It is just the latest spat between Israel and one of several Iran-backed militias in the Middle East
France 24 · Jan 5, 2024 Response to killing of Hamas leader in Beirut 'inevitable', says Hezbollah chief Nasrallah Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel on Friday that the group will "inevitably" respond to the assassination of Hamas's deputy political leader in Beirut this week, saying it "cannot remain silent" to such an incursion on Lebanese territory.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024 Hezbollah chief says response to killing of senior Hamas official is ‘inevitable’ Hassan Nasrallah says assassination in Beirut has changed nature of his group’s conflict with Israel, raising fears of escalation
The Independent UK · Jan 5, 2024 Hezbollah leader says his group must retaliate for suspected Israeli strike in Beirut The leader of the Lebanese militia Hezbollah says his group must retaliate after a presumed Israeli strike hit a Beirut neighborhood this week, killing a senior Hamas official
Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024 Hezbollah chief warns Lebanon could be ‘exposed’ to more Israeli attacks Nasrallah again pledges retaliation for killing of Hamas deputy chief al-Arouri, says Hezbollah ‘cannot be silent’.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 5, 2024 Israel is pushing Hezbollah to its limits. How it responds will define the future of this war With the assassination of Hamas official Saleh al-Arouri in Lebanon, Israel has risked an alarming escalation, says Amal Saad of Cardiff University
The Conversation · Jan 5, 2024 Gaza war: Israeli assassinations draw fiery rhetoric from Iran and Hezbollah – but regional escalation is unlikely Two weeks ago, Sayyed Razi Mousavi was a ghost on the internet. He left no mark on search engines or in coverage of Iran’s military and the Middle East.
Al Jazeera · Jan 5, 2024 ‘We’ll have more’: Palestinians in Lebanon lay killed Hamas leader to rest Palestinians refugees from across the country pay their respects to top Hamas commander Saleh al-Arouri.