Israel Bombardment Causes 86% Decline in Gaza GDP: IMF

A year Israel’s bombardment of Palestine has severely impacted the economy of Gaza, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF reported a nearly 90% drop in Gaza’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first half of 2024 due to the ongoing bombardment. IMF communications chief Julie Kozack stated, “Preliminary official estimates indicate an …

Beirut Experiences Another Sleepless Night Amid Airstrikes

Beirut residents experienced another sleepless night as airstrikes hit the city again. At 3:45 a.m., the last strike targeted Dahieh, the southern suburb of Beirut. Smoke is still rising from the area this morning. Even Jeanine Hennis, the United Nations’ special coordinator for Lebanon, mentioned on X (formerly Twitter) about enduring “another sleepless night” in …

Israel Bombs Beirut, Killing Six Amid Escalating Clashes with Hezbollah

Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people. This attack follows Israel’s deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year. The clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, have intensified. Smoke and fire rose over Beirut’s southern suburbs after the airstrikes. The impact could be seen from Sin …

Fears of Full-Scale War as Iran Launches Missiles at Israel

Tensions escalated in the Middle East, raising fears of a full-scale war, as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel on Tuesday. The attack came in response to the killing of Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other Iran-backed militants. Palestinian youths in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank, were seen inspecting a …

Iran Threatens to Hit All Israeli Infrastructure if Attacked

Iran’s top military official issued a stern warning to Israel on Wednesday. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s chief of staff, vowed to target all Israeli infrastructure if Iran is attacked. This threat came after Iran launched approximately 200 missiles at Israel, its longstanding adversary. Bagheri made the statement during an appearance on state television, underscoring …

Iran Responds to Mass Killings in Gaza and Lebanon

Iran has claimed to have fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, targeting key military and security sites. This missile strike is framed as a response to what Iran calls the mass killings of Palestinians in Gaza and Lebanese civilians. The escalation follows ongoing tensions in the region, as violence has surged in recent weeks. …

Israeli Strikes on Damascus Kill 3 Civilians, Including TV Anchor

Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus, killed three civilians and wounded nine others, state-run media reported. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said the strikes hit residential areas on Tuesday, causing destruction and casualties. Among the dead was a TV anchor. SANA confirmed that Israeli forces killed Safaa Ahmad in the attack. They described the …

Hezbollah to Choose New Secretary-General Amid Israeli Conflict

Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, announced on Monday that the group is prepared for an Israeli ground offensive. Despite the recent killing of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and several senior commanders, Qassem expressed confidence in the group’s strength. During a public address, Qassem said Israel has not damaged Hezbollah’s military capabilities. He emphasized that …

Israel Vows Retaliation After Alleged Killing of Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah

Israel’s military claims it has killed Hezbollah’s leader, Hassan Nasrallah, following a series of attacks in Beirut. These strikes come amid an escalating bombing campaign that has already killed over 700 people in Lebanon since Monday. The Israeli army has vowed to strike anyone who threatens its citizens. Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi …

Yemeni Forces Vows to Take Revenge on Lebanon and Palestine

In a significant escalation, Yemeni forces launched a major attack on U.S. Navy warships in the Red Sea in retaliation for ongoing Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon and Palestine. Brigadier General Yahya Sari, spokesperson for the Yemeni forces, confirmed that three American destroyers were targeted as they moved towards Israeli-occupied territories to support Israel. According to …

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