Israeli airstrikes on Sunday killed dozens in Lebanon and Gaza. In Lebanon, a strike hit the village of Aalmat in Mount Lebanon province. The Health Ministry reported that 23 people died, including seven children, and six were injured. The toll may rise as rescue teams coninue with the search. Israel has not commented on this […]
The ongoing Israel-Lebanon war has trapped thousands. Among them are Kenyan workers who left home seeking better lives. Sharon Akinyi, a caregiver in Beirut, shared her experience. Her dream of escaping poverty has turned into a nightmare. In Lebanon, bombs fall around her, and fear surrounds her daily. Sharon says her working conditions are harsh. […]
The conflict in Lebanon is endangering children’s lives. Many now suffer severe injuries and deep emotional trauma. Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health reports 166 child deaths and 1,168 injuries since October 2023. This number rises daily. Hezbollah, a powerful political and military organization based in Lebanon, has significant influence in the country and is closely […]
An early Friday Israeli airstrike killed three journalists and injured others in Hasbaya, southern Lebanon. The deceased include Ghassan Najjar and Mohamed Reda from Al-Mayadeen, as well as Wissam Qassem from Hezbollah’s Al-Manar. This airstrike marks the deadliest day for journalists during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Israel has not commented on the […]
On Tuesday, Israel announced that it deployed a new division to southern Lebanon. This move marks a significant escalation in its operations against Hezbollah. The Israeli military targeted the southern suburbs of Beirut, conducting airstrikes in a well-known Hezbollah stronghold. Two Israeli officials confirmed that airstrikes also occurred near the Iranian Embassy in Damascus, Syria. […]
UN officials in Lebanon ask for a truce. The UN special coordinator for Lebanon and the head of the peacekeeping force along Israel’s border agree a negotiated solution. They say it is the only way to restore regional calm, and the time to act is now. UNIFIL’s Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert and Lieutenant General Aroldo Lazaro issued […]
Lebanese health ministry announced that Israeli airstrikes have killed and wounded women, children, and medics. As of Monday, the strikes have resulted in at least 100 deaths and over 400 injuries. It is unclear how many casualties are civilians and how many are Hezbollah militants. Many strikes targeted residential areas with a strong Hezbollah presence. […]
Kenya has joined countries evacuating their citizens from Lebanon. Kenya has joined other nations in calling on their citizens to evacuate Lebanon. As rising tensions raise concerns about a protracted conflict erupting throughout the Middle East. As a result of Iran’s pledge to exact retribution on Israel for the murder of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, […]
