HEADLINES:
* Mystery surrounds Hamas office in Doha*
* Three Lebanese soldiers killed in Israeli raid on military center in Sarafand*
* Three every day.. More than 200 children killed in Lebanon in two months*
* Reasons for Putin’s Change in Russian Nuclear Doctrine*
* In a message to the United Nations, Israel threatens to respond to attacks by Iraqi factions*
* 3 martyrs from the Lebanese army in shelling in the south of the country… and an ambush with a force…*
* Dr. Majed Al-Ansari: Hamas negotiating team leaders are not present in Doha
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-11-20)
Qatar confirmed that Hamas leaders tasked with negotiating a ceasefire with Israel are not currently in Doha, while denying the closure of the movement’s office in Qatar.
The Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesman explained that Hamas leadership moves between several capitals.
He pointed out that the Hamas office in Doha was established for the mediation process, and that when there is no mediation process, the office has no function.
Al-Hail denied that his country had closed the Hamas office, "All the Foreign Ministry said was that it suspended and did not withdraw from the tripartite Qatari-Egyptian-American negotiations, but rather suspended the negotiations due to a lack of seriousness."
Indications have recently increased that Qatar has asked Hamas leaders to leave.
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-11-19)
The Lebanese army announced on Tuesday evening that three soldiers were killed as a result of an Israeli raid that targeted one of its centers in the town of Sarafand in southern Lebanon.
A statement issued by the Public Health Emergency Operations Center affiliated with the Ministry of Health stated that the raid also resulted in the injury of "17 others, including citizens in the surrounding areas."
This incident comes in the context of the ongoing escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, which has led to human losses among civilians and the Lebanese army.
Last Sunday, the Lebanese army announced the killing of two soldiers and the injury of others as a result of an Israeli raid that targeted one of its military sites in the town of Mari in the Hasbaya region.
In a brief statement following his meeting with Berri, Hochstein described the talks as "useful and constructive," noting that there is "a real opportunity to end the conflict," adding, "We hope to reach a solution in the coming days."
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-11-19)
More than 200 children have been killed in Lebanon as a result of the escalating war between Israel and Hezbollah since late September, UNICEF spokesman James Elder said.
On November 13, four children were killed after trying to flee the fighting in the south, and the following day three more children were killed and 13 wounded, Elder said.
On November 16, five children were killed, including three from the same family.
Last Sunday, two 4-year-old twin girls were killed, according to Elder.
As of November 15, more than 200 health workers have been killed and 300 wounded, according to data from the Lebanese Ministry of Public Health.
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-11-19)
This situation prompted more than 100 Lebanese MPs to appeal to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) to intervene.
On Tuesday, UNESCO announced that it had granted dozens of heritage sites threatened by Israeli raids in Lebanon “enhanced temporary protection,” providing them with a higher level of legal protection.
The organization said in a statement, after a meeting in Paris, that the 34 sites “now benefit from the highest level of immunity against attacks and use for military purposes.”
🔴UrgentThe UNESCO Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict decided to grant 34 cultural properties in #Lebanon enhanced temporary protection.
For more https://t.co/8Yg347rEz8 #Protection_of_Heritage pic.twitter.com/B54M5bC3WM — UNESCO (@UNESCOarabic) November 19, 2024 UNESCO noted that “failure to comply with these provisions would constitute a serious violation of the 1954 Hague Convention and give rise to potential grounds for prosecution.”
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-11-19)
Abdul-Masih from Maarab called on the representatives to "gather on Independence Day, November 22, in Parliament to raise their voices and renew the true independence that we believe in, want and strive for, the independence of freedom, dignity and sovereignty that unites all Lebanese."
Abdul-Masih from Maarab also referred to the same thing when he pointed out that "there is a group, the Hezbollah group, that controls the political, field, military, economic and social decisions and marginalizes a large segment of the country that represents more than half of the Lebanese people."
Abdul-Masih concluded by emphasizing that "there is no agreement with any party unless the Parliament is informed of it, as we are the decision-makers in this country and partners in it." The same opinion is held by constitutional expert Dr. Paul Marcos, who told Alhurra that “negotiating and concluding treaties is up to the President of the Republic in agreement with the Prime Minister in accordance with Article 52 of the Constitution, and not to the Speaker of Parliament, who runs Parliament as a legislative and oversight institution over the government, in accordance with the principle of separation of powers.” On this subject, Akis told Alhurra: “Unfortunately, the caretaker government is not doing its job, and the entire process is in the hands of President Nabih Berri, and we are waiting for the results, and for Parliament to be informed.”
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-11-19)
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar held the Iraqi government responsible for what is happening on its territory.
In a letter addressed to the President of the UN Security Council, Sa’ar demanded immediate action regarding the activity of pro-Iranian militias in Iraq.
At the same time, the Israeli newspaper Maariv reported that there is a plan to target armed factions in Iraq.
Does this Israeli message carry a direct threat to Iraq?
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-11-19)
Israeli warplanes launched new raids on the towns of Debbin, Al-Rayhan, Hanawi, and Zawtar Al-Sharqiya, as well as the triangle of Ibl Al-Saqi, Marjeyoun, and Al-Khiam. An Israeli raid also targeted the vicinity of the town of Midoun in the western Bekaa Valley in eastern Lebanon. The Lebanese Hezbollah announced, at dawn on Tuesday, that it had carried out an air attack with a squadron of suicide drones on sensitive points in “Tel Aviv”
ARTICLE SUMMARY (2024-11-20)
Majed Al-Ansari: Hamas negotiation team leaders are not in Doha ❖ Awatif Bin Ali – The suspension of mediation in the Gaza negotiations is ongoing and is a result of the lack of seriousness – Future mediation efforts depend on the positivity of all parties Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari, the official spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, confirmed that the leaders of the Hamas negotiation team are not currently in Doha and are moving between different capitals.
Al-Ansari indicated that if a decision is made to close the Hamas political office in Doha, it will be announced through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and not through other means.
The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also confirmed that Qatari efforts are ongoing and constant in the Ukrainian-Russian file in the issues of reuniting children and stopping the war.
Al-Ansari explained that Qatar is coordinating with its partners in Turkey regarding the issues of Gaza and Lebanon.
Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al-Ansari also reviewed the activities of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials and the statements issued on various issues.
