Hezbollah in South America, what we know
The arrest in Brazil this week of two people accused of planning "terrorist attacks" has put a spotlight on alleged South American operations by Lebanese militant group Hezbollah, whom Israel says...
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Lebanese deputies call on Arab leaders to 'help Lebanon' avoid involvement in war
More than thirty Lebanese deputies issued an appeal on Friday, ahead of the Arab and Muslim summits scheduled in Riyadh, urging Arab leaders to "help Lebanon face attempts to drag it into the war"...
10 November 2023
Clandestine migration attempt foiled off the coast of Tripoli
The Lebanese Army claimed on Friday to have foiled an irregular migration attempt by Syrians off the coast of Tripoli in North Lebanon. In a statement, the troops said they rescued 29 Syrian...
10 November 2023
Palestinian envoy criticises West for Gaza stance, calls for more support
A Palestinian envoy on Friday criticized Western states for supporting Ukraine by calling out Russia's violations of international law while stopping short of naming what he said were breaches...
10 November 2023
Palestinian Red Crescent says 1 killed, many wounded by Israeli gunfire at Gaza hospital
The Palestinian Red Crescent said on Friday that one person was killed and 28 others were wounded in a shooting by Israeli forces at Al-Quds hospital in Gaza, the organization said....
10 November 2023
Karim Bitar elected president of Kulluna Irada
BEIRUT — The nongovernmental organization Kulluna Irada announced on Friday that its board of directors has elected Karim Bitar as president to succeed Albert Kostanian, whose term has expired....
10 November 2023
Deadly strikes hit Gaza hospitals, school
GAZA — A deadly burst of attacks hit hospitals and a school where desperate civilians in Gaza City have sought refuge from intense combat, according to testament from several sources in Gaza....
10 November 2023
Bomb attacks: Hezbollah’s other weapon against Israel and the US?
On Wednesday, the Brazilian Federal Police arrested two men in São Paulo on suspicion of preparing “terrorist attacks.” Later, the Israeli Foreign Intelligence Service (Mossad) claimed that the...
Salah HIJAZI, 10 November 2023
UN Palestinian refugee agency says over 100 staff killed since Oct. 7
The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) said on Friday that more than 100 of its staff had been killed in the Hamas-Israel war....
10 November 2023
Sisi hosts Qatar leader for Gaza cease-fire talks
CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani met Friday to review "intensive efforts" towards a ceasefire in the Hamas-Israel war, Cairo said....
10 November 2023
Riyadh plays on Arab and Muslim unity in a bid to appease public opinion
Saudi Arabia’s approach vis-à-vis the war in the Gaza Strip raises questions given the kingdom’s history of active involvement in regional conflict resolutions. Earlier this year, the Kingdom...
Amélie ZACCOUR, 10 November 2023
Mikati moves to convene cabinet on Tuesday, Nov. 14
BEIRUT — Lebanon's caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced in a statement on Friday that he intends to convene his cabinet to discuss 16 items on the agenda, this coming Tuesday, Nov. 14....
10 November 2023
Hezbollah reportedly called back 1,500 fighters from Syria
Nearly 1,500 Hezbollah fighters present “within the ranks of the Syrian regime’s army” have been withdrawn, local sources told Anadolu , the official Turkish news agency. The source added that the...
Laure-Maïssa FARJALLAH, 10 November 2023
Frangieh: I have no plans to withdraw from the presidential race
BEIRUT — Marada leader Sleiman Frangieh announced on Thursday evening that he has no plans to withdraw from the presidential race, the post which has been vacant for over a year after the end of...
10 November 2023
Threat of war brings higher rent in Beirut’s ‘safer’ mountain outskirts
BEIRUT — As soon as Hamas began its surprise attack against Israel on Oct. 7, and talk began to swirl of Hezbollah potentially joining the fight, Rula, a tech company employee near Beirut, knew it...
Malek Jadah and Madeline EDWARDS, 10 November 2023
Erdogan blasts Turkey's top court, backs probe into judges
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday accused the country's highest court of making repeated mistakes and defended an unprecedented criminal investigation against its judges....
10 November 2023
How to follow Hezbollah leader, Hassan Nasrallah's, speech LIVE on Saturday, Nov. 11
This Saturday, Nov. 11, at 3 p.m. Beirut time, Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah will deliver his second speech since the beginning of the war between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7. This...
10 November 2023
General authority for crossings and borders in Gaza announces Rafah land crossing to re-open Sunday for foreign passport holders; Hamas loses control of northern Gaza— day 36 Israel-Hamas war
21:28 Beirut Time Thanks for following our LIVE blog on day 36 of the Israel-Hamas war. We will be back tomorrow with more news updates. 21:16 Beirut Time The...
Ghadir Hamadi, 11 November 2023
How have border tensions affected Lebanon so far?
Sally Abou AlJoud, 10 November 2023
Gasoline, diesel, fuel oil prices drop and gas cylinder price remain the same
BEIRUT — Gasoline, diesel and fuel oil prices decreased slightly on Friday morning in Lebanon, according to the new list published by the Ministry of Energy. Domestic gas cylinder price remained...
10 November 2023
Israeli death toll drops to 1,200 says foreign minister; 100,000 displaced in Gaza: Day 35 of the Hamas-Israel war
21:49 Beirut Time Thank you for following our LIVE coverage of Day 34 of the Hamas-Israel war. We'll be back tomorrow with more news updates and analysis, right here at L'Orient...
Sally Abou AlJoud, 10 November 2023
Israel to begin 4-hour pauses, Hezbollah targets Israeli tanks, looming power vacuum within Lebanese Army: Everything you need to know to start your Friday
Here’s what happened yesterday and what to expect today, Friday, Nov. 10. Want to get the Morning Brief by email? Click here to sign up. Catch up on yesterday’s LIVE coverage of the...
