Outside one of the Lebanese capital's most exclusive venues, a large sign advises clubbers to dress "smart casual". Now dozens of destitute families occupy its dancefloor after fleeing Israeli bombardment.Fresh laundry hangs on the guardrails around the building housing the underground nightclub Skinn, which is also known for its rooftop Skybar offering spectacular views over the Mediterranean.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Party over: displaced families shelter in Beirut nightclub
Biden says 'discussing' possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
President Joe Biden said he was discussing possible Israeli strikes on Iranian oil facilities, in comments that sent oil prices spiking Thursday just a month before the US presidential election.Biden told reporters at the White House however that he was not expecting Israel to launch any retaliation for Tehran's missile barrage on Israel before Thursday at least.When asked by a reporter if he supported Israel striking Iran's oil facilities, Biden said "we're discussing that. I think that would be a little... anyway."
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Biden says 'discussing' possible Israeli strikes on Iran oil facilities
Missile barrage against Israel exposes Iran's limitations: analysts
Iran's missile barrage at Israel this week was meant as a warning that the Islamic republic can hit Israeli territory, but has instead exposed Iranian military limitations, analysts say.In its second-ever direct attack on Israel, Iran launched some 200 missiles on Tuesday, with most of them -- but not all -- intercepted by Israeli air defences with help from allies.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Missile barrage against Israel exposes Iran's limitations: analysts
IDF announces fallen soldier Captain Ben Zion Falach, killed in southern Lebanon
Captain Falach, 21, from Nitzani Oz served in the 202nd in the Parachute Brigade. Captain Falach fell fighting Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: IDF announces fallen soldier Captain Ben Zion Falach, killed in southern Lebanon
Iranian oil tankers flee crude loading site amid fears of Israeli attack
US President Joe Biden was asked Thursday whether he would support Israel attacking Iranian oil infrastructure, and in off-the-cuff remarks, he said his administration was “discussing” it.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iranian oil tankers flee crude loading site amid fears of Israeli attack
Iraqi drone kills two IDF soldiers, wounds several others
Mixed reports by Israeli media state that up to 21 soldiers were lightly wounded in the same drone attack.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iraqi drone kills two IDF soldiers, wounds several others
Airstrikes launched on Yemen's Sanaa and Hodeidah, Houthi Al Masirah TV says
Al Masirah TV reported that US and British forces carried out the strikes, but a British government source said Britain was not involved.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Airstrikes launched on Yemen's Sanaa and Hodeidah, Houthi Al Masirah TV says
Iran’s Foreign Minister in Lebanon amid war with Hezbollah
Iran's top diplomat is in Lebanon, but what does that mean for the current conflict in the Middle East?
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Iran’s Foreign Minister in Lebanon amid war with Hezbollah
Recent IDF casualties show deadly drone threat from Iraq, Yemen is increasing
The Iranian-backed drone programs that proliferated in the Middle East in recent years have become increasingly deadly.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Recent IDF casualties show deadly drone threat from Iraq, Yemen is increasing
US wants to use Hezbollah's weakness to elect new Lebanese president
The US officials said the first priory is electing a Lebanese president, then reaching a diplomatic solution to the conflict at the Israeli-Lebanese border based on a UN resolution.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: US wants to use Hezbollah's weakness to elect new Lebanese president