United States Advises its Citizens in Lebanon to Avoid Demonstrations in Support of Gaza
American embassy in Beirut, meanwhile, sent an email to its citizens informing them that several protests had occurred “with little or no warning in Lebanon” and that they should “exercise caution.” (more…)
Israel on High Alert in the North Amid Fears of Rocket Attacks from Lebanon
The Israeli army has reportedly gone on high alert in the north for fears that Palestinian factions backed by Hizbullah would launch rockets to avenge the offensive on the Gaza Strip and open a new front with Israel. (more…)
Gemayel Criticizes Hizbullah
Phalange Party leader Amin Gemayel on Tuesday criticized attacks by Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah against Egypt and said they do not reflect the opinion of the Lebanese majority. (more…)
Geagea Warns Against Attempts to Topple Arab Regimes
Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Tuesday warned against attempts to topple Arab regimes instead of exerting efforts to rescue Gaza. (more…)
Jumblat Criticizes Nasrallah’s Attack on Egypt
Progressive Socialist Party leader Walid Jumblat on Tuesday criticized verbal attacks targeting Egypt and other Arab states and called for focusing on uniting Palestinian factions to confront the Israeli aggression on Gaza. (more…)
Egypt Accuses Nasrallah of Declaring War, Vows to Confront
Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Abul Gheit on Monday accused Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah of “declaring war on the Egyptian People”. (more…)
Phalange Party rejects Confrontation with Arabs
The Phalange Party on Monday declared solidarity with the Palestinian People and rejected attempts to “manipulate” what is happening in Gaza to lure Lebanon into confrontation with any Arab state. (more…)
Nasrallah Predicts Divine Victory for Hamas, Agitates Egyptians Against Their Government
Hizbullah leader Hassan Nasrallah on Sunday ordered his resistance on maximum alert to confront any Israeli attack, and urged Egyptians to pressure their government into opening the Gaza crossing for “weapons” to Hamas fighters. (more…)
Arab Summit to Discuss Gaza Situation after Israeli Raids Killed 225 Palestinians
Qatar called for an emergency Arab summit to be held in Doha next Friday after massive Israeli air raids on Gaza left at least 225 Palestinians killed and 400 wounded on Saturday. While Hamas urged its Qassam Brigades to retaliate in “all ways,” Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak vowed to continue for “as long as necessary.”
Late Saturday, exiled Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal called on Palestinians to wage a new Intifada against Israel, including a return to suicide missions. (more…)
At Least 195 Palestinians Killed in Massive Military Operation on Gaza
Israeli jet fighters launched a massive wave of air strikes on Hamas compounds inside the Gaza Strip on Saturday, killing at least 195 people. Hamas urged its Qassam Brigades to retaliate in “all ways” while Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak vowed to continue for “as long as necessary.” (more…)
