BEIRUT — The death toll from Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon since the beginning of the Hezbollah-Israeli conflict on October 8, 2023, reached 2,367, while injuries went up to 11,088, the Lebanese Health Ministry said. Meanwhile, the death toll from Israeli airstrikes on different areas in Lebanon on October 15 reached 17 while injuries stood at […]
Middle East
US warns Israel to boost Gaza aid in 30 days or face suspension of military support
WASHINGTON — The United States has warned Israel to take immediate steps to improve humanitarian aid access in Gaza within a month or face potential restrictions including suspension of military support, The Washington Post reported. This marks the most significant pressure Washington has placed on Israel since its war with Hamas began a year ago. […]
People near Israeli army base shaken by Hezbollah drone attack
BINYAMINA — People living near an Israeli army base hit by a Hezbollah drone strike described a loud explosion then multiple ambulances arriving, as fresh rocket fire and air raid sirens sent them rushing to shelters on Monday. Four soldiers were killed Sunday night by a Hezbollah drone at the base in the Binyamina area […]
‘UAE stands with Lebanon’: Massive aid drive culminates in 250 tonnes of supplies
ABU DHABI — The donation event was held today at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal 1, Abu Dhabi Ports, as part of the two-week ‘UAE stands with Lebanon’ campaign which kicked off on October 8, collected 250 tonnes of relief material from diverse segments of society in Abu Dhabi. Aid material gathered in the event, will […]
Israel says 4 soldiers killed by Hezbollah drone attack while Israeli strike in Gaza leaves 20 dead
GAZA — A Hezbollah drone attack on an army base in central Israel killed four soldiers and severely wounded seven others Sunday, the military said, in the deadliest strike by the militant group since Israel launched its ground invasion of Lebanon nearly two weeks ago. The Lebanon-based Hezbollah called the attack near Binyamina city retaliation […]
Israeli military renews orders for Palestinians to leave northern Gaza
JERUSALEM — The Israeli military on Saturday renewed its orders for Palestinian in the northern Gaza Strip to leave their homes and shelters as troops press on a weeklong offensive against militants. Most of the fighting in the past week was centered in and around Jabaliya that was pounded by Israeli war jets and artillery. […]
Israeli strike on Gaza shelter kills at least 21 people: Palestinian officials
GAZA — An Israeli strike on a school sheltering displaced people in Gaza killed at least 21 people on Thursday, with the toll likely to rise, Palestinian medical officials said. Israel has continued to strike at what it says are militant targets across the Palestinian enclave even as attention has shifted to its war against […]
Israel says Iran has become “force of destruction” throughout world using its oil and gas money
JERUSALEM — Israel has said that Iran has become a force of destruction throughout the world using the oil and gas money it has, and the country is currently fighting for its life because its plans are failing consistently. While speaking to ANI on the ongoing crisis in the West Asia, the Deputy Spokesperson of […]
Iran Foreign Minister heading to Saudi for talks on Gaza and Lebanon
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is heading to Saudi Arabia Wednesday for talks on efforts to end Israeli attacks on Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon, his ministry said. Hamas and Hezbollah are both in the Iran-backed “Axis for Resistance” of militant groups in the region. Araghchi will visit the Gulf kingdom […]
“Will not give up on calls for immediate ceasefire in Gaza, Lebanon”: UN chief Guterres
NEW YORK — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirmed the organisation’s call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon amid escalating tensions in the Middle East region. “We cannot and will not give up on our calls for an immediate ceasefire both in Gaza and Lebanon, the immediate and unconditional release of hostages, and immediate […]









