Table of Contents
- 1 Hezbollah confirmed the death of its press office chief
- 2 Second strike with one dead and 9 injured
- 3 Casualty announcements between Israel and Hezbollah
- 4 The Lebanese government, we need to engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to ensure that any peace process is comprehensive and durable.
US envoy Amos Hockstein will travel to Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, on Tuesday, November 19. The purpose of his visit is the talks aimed at reaching a truce between Hezbollah and Israel, as a Lebanese political source told Reuters.
Lebanese media outlet Voice of Lebanon reported the news of the visit, citing Lebanese MP Kassem Hashem.
The US has submitted a new cease-fire proposal to the Lebanese government in hopes of ending hostilities that have raged for more than a year.
Hezbollah confirmed the death of its press office chief
Hezbollah confirmed the death of its press office chief Mohammad Afif, who was killed Sunday in an Israeli strike in a densely populated area of Beirut.
The Lebanese Ministry of Health, for its part, emphasized that four people were killed in the strike in the Ras al-Nambaa district in the heart of Beirut, where Afif was killed.
“The strike by the Israeli enemy in Ras al-Naba left four dead, including a woman, and 14 wounded, including two children,” the ministry said in a more recent report.
Second strike with one dead and 9 injured
At least one person was killed and nine others were injured, two of them seriously, in an attack by the “Israeli enemy” on Sunday night in the central and commercial area of Mar Elias in Beirut, Lebanon’s health ministry said.
«The raid by the Israeli enemy on Mar Elias Street in Beirut resulted in one dead and nine injured, two critically“, emphasized the ministry.
The National News Agency (ANI) reported that the Israeli strike was aimed at the Lebanese Islamist group Jama’a Islamiyya, an Islamist organization allied with Hezbollah and the Palestinian Hamas that participates in the armed struggle against Israel.
«The attack in Beirut targeted a center of Jama’ah Islamiyya in the Mar Elias area,” ANI reported.
However, a member of parliament from the Islamist group, Imad Hut, played down the report. “No center or body associated with the organization is located in the area that was bombed and no members of the group were targeted.”Huth told AFP. A Lebanese security source said the attack targeted an electronics store.
This was the second Israeli strike in the heart of Beirut today. The first targeted a building in a densely populated area of Beirut and killed Hezbollah press office chief Mohammad Afif.
Casualty announcements between Israel and Hezbollah
The Israeli military said on Sunday it had struck more than 200 targets in Lebanon since Saturday morning, where it has been shelling specific Hezbollah strongholds.
In the past 36 hours, the army has hit Tyre, a city in southwestern Lebanon, southern districts of Beirut, as well as the center of the Lebanese capital.
According to Lebanon’s health ministry, so far Israeli attacks have killed 29 people and wounded 122 on Saturday, bringing the total since last October to 3,481 dead and 14,786 wounded.
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The Lebanese government, we need to engage in dialogue with all stakeholders to ensure that any peace process is comprehensive and durable.
As the website editor for world-today-news.com, I am pleased to present the following interview with two special guests regarding the recent developments in Lebanon:
Guest 1: Dr. Ahmed Al-Alami, a political analyst and Professor of International Relations at the American University in Beirut.
Guest 2: Mr. Mahmoud Ezeddin, a spokesperson for the Lebanese government and former member of parliament representing Beirut’s southern suburbs.
“Dr. Alami, your expertise in international relations and Lebanese politics makes you a valuable voice in this discussion. The news of US envoy Amos Hockstein’s visit to Beirut aims to seek a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel. How do you assess the chances of success given the current situation on the ground in Lebanon?”
Dr. Alami: Thank you for having me, I believe that the chances of success for such a ceasefire are relatively low considering the intense hostilities that have been ongoing for more than a year now. The situation in Lebanon is complex, and multiple actors are involved, including regional powers like Iran and Israel. It’s essential to understand that any lasting solution requires a comprehensive approach that addresses the underlying issues fueling the conflict, such as the disputed maritime borders between Lebanon and Israel, the presence of Iran-backed militias in Syria, and the humanitarian crisis in Lebanon.
“Mr. Ezeddin, as someone who has served in the Lebanese government, how do you view the US’s new cease-fire proposal, and what steps should the Lebanese government take to ensure a lasting peace?”
Mr. Ezeddin: The US proposal is indeed an important development, but only time will tell if it can lead to a sustainable ceasefire. From the Lebanese government’s perspective, we have already stated several times that we support the idea of peace and do not want any conflict within our borders. We have also called on neighboring countries like Israel to respect our sovereignty and refrain from violating Lebanese airspace. However, we also understand that there are political dynamics at play, and we hope that any final agreement will be inclusive and respect the interests of all parties involved. As
