Israeli airstrikes escalated across Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in 40 deaths in the country’s eastern region, Lebanon’s health ministry reported. Among the casualties were 11 people killed in Baalbek, including nine in the Shikan district. The city’s historic Palmyra Hotel was also damaged in nearby strikes, with two fatalities confirmed by the ministry. Additionally, a … Read more
Hezbollah’s leader stated on Wednesday that the group has tens of thousands of fighters prepared for combat and warned that no location within Israel would be exempt from their attacks. “We have tens of thousands of trained resistance fighters ready to engage,” Naim Qassem said during a speech commemorating 40 days since his predecessor’s death. … Read more
Thousands of Israelis took to the streets Tuesday night to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s abrupt dismissal of Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, echoing — albeit on a smaller scale — the massive protests that erupted when Netanyahu first attempted to fire Gallant in March 2023. Netanyahu cited “mutual distrust” as the reason for Gallant’s removal, … Read more
The Foreign Ministry on Sunday night informed the UN of the termination of the 1967 agreement between Israel and UNRWA. This longstanding agreement had enabled UNRWA to operate in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza for 57 years. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re … Read more
Hezbollah has named longtime deputy secretary general Naim Qassem as its new leader, following the death of former leader Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli airstrike in Beirut last month. Qassem, one of the group’s few surviving senior figures, has spent over 30 years as deputy secretary general and is among Hezbollah’s founding members. EDITOR’S PICKS … Read more
At least 93 individuals are reported dead or missing following an Israeli airstrike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Rescue teams indicated that a five-story residential building was struck, with social media footage showing bodies covered with blankets on the ground. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Israeli protesters disrupted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech at a memorial honouring the victims of the October 7 attack as ceasefire discussions for Gaza resumed in Doha, Qatar. During the ceremony on Sunday, Netanyahu stood at the podium as audience members shouted over him for more than a minute, with some yelling “Shame on you” … Read more
Iran’s military reported on Saturday that only radar systems sustained damage in the early-morning Israeli strikes on Tehran and other provinces. The military emphasized that its primary focus remains on pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
The Ivory Coast government evacuated its ambassador, diplomatic staff, and several nationals from Lebanon on Saturday due to escalating regional conflict, according to a statement from the foreign ministry. The evacuation included around 100 Ivorian citizens residing in Lebanon, with approximately 60 expressing a desire to return home. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part … Read more
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to renew ceasefire negotiations aimed at ending the ongoing conflict in Gaza, while also pushing for increased humanitarian aid to be delivered to the Palestinian region. Blinken’s arrival in Israel on Tuesday marks his 11th visit to the Middle East since the … Read more
The US is investigating the leak of classified documents outlining its assessment of Israel’s plans for a potential strike on Iran, House Speaker Mike Johnson confirmed. The documents, reportedly shared online last week, contain satellite imagery showing Israel moving military assets in response to Iran’s missile attack on October 1. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Yahya Sinwar, a senior Hamas leader believed to have played a pivotal role in the October 7, 2023, attacks on Israel, is feared dead following an Israeli operation in Gaza. Israeli authorities are investigating this possibility, but official confirmation has yet to be made. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – … Read more
An Israeli airstrike on the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh killed Mayor Ahmad Kheil and at least five others, with several more wounded. The strike hit the city’s municipal building during a daily crisis management meeting on Wednesday morning. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge … Read more
The United Nations (UN) on Tuesday called for a “prompt, independent, and thorough investigation” into an Israeli strike that hit the northern Lebanese village of Aito, which it reported resulted in the deaths of 22 civilians. “What we’re hearing is that among the 22 people who were killed were 12 women and two children,” UN … Read more
Twenty-two people were killed and 117 injured in Israeli air strikes on central Beirut on Thursday evening, according to Lebanon’s health ministry. BBC reporters on the ground heard loud explosions coming from Bachoura, a predominantly Shia neighbourhood in the capital. Rescue workers were seen digging through rubble, while ambulances transported the injured to the American … Read more
Israel carried out an airstrike on Beirut on Friday, killing a top Hezbollah commander along with other senior figures from the Lebanese group, as it pledged to continue its military campaign until securing the area near the Lebanese border. Both the Israeli military and a Lebanese security source confirmed that Ibrahim Aqil, a prominent member … Read more
Former Aviation Minister Femi Fani-Kayode has once again condemned the ongoing Israeli military actions in Gaza, describing them as genocidal and a violation of Palestinian human rights. Speaking virtually at the 2024 Aqsa Day event organized by the Muslim Awareness International (MAI) in Lagos on Monday, Fani-Kayode criticized Israeli aggression, which has reportedly resulted in … Read more
Jordan’s Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh submitted his resignation on Sunday to King Abdullah II, following parliamentary elections marked by public discontent over the ongoing Gaza conflict, according to state media. In Jordan’s political system, the government typically steps down after legislative elections, and the king appoints the prime minister, as parliament holds limited power. EDITOR’S … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his remorse to the families of the six hostages recently killed in Gaza, as he continues to face increasing criticism for not securing an agreement with Hamas to free the remaining captives. Speaking at a press conference on Monday, Netanyahu said, “I told the families, and I repeat and … Read more
President Joe Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage deal and a ceasefire with Hamas, according to reports suggesting that a new proposal will be presented to Netanyahu as a “final” offer. During a meeting in the Situation Room, Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris discussed … Read more