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L'Orient-Le Jour
22-07-2025
- Politics
- L'Orient-Le Jour
Gazan Health Ministry official abducted by Israel; Two babies die of starvation, according to Gaza hospitals
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk warned Tuesday of the "extremely high" risk of serious violations of international law following the expansion of Israeli military operations in Gaza. "These Israeli airstrikes and ground operations will inevitably lead to further civilian casualties and the destruction of civilian infrastructure," Türk said in a statement. MP Walid Baarini said that "the proposal to deploy American, British and French forces in the occupied areas could be a solution" to ensure security on Lebanon's borders with its Syrian and Israeli neighbors. "This initiative could even be extended to the entire southern region under international coverage, thus ensuring lasting stability and preventing future aggression and conflicts. These troops could also replace UNIFIL if its renewal fails," the MP said on Platform X. In April, Walid Baarini declared himself "in favor of normalization with Israel." 13:53 Beirut Time The Israeli army "must stop" killing Palestinian civilians gathering at humanitarian aid distribution points in Gaza, European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Tuesday. " I made it clear that the Israeli army must stop killing people at distribution points" for humanitarian aid, she said on X after speaking with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar. 13:18 Beirut Time A second missile fired from Yemen has crashed outside Israeli borders, according to a senior Israeli military official, whose comments were reported by The Times of Israel and Haaretz. No alert was triggered, as the projectile did not pose a direct threat, they said. 13:08 Beirut Time Israeli fighter jets are flying over several locations in southern Lebanon and the Bekaa, according to L'Orient Today's correspondents. 13:07 Beirut Time In an interview with the Voice of All Lebanon (Sawt kil Lebnen) radio station, Agriculture Minister Nizar Hani said that Lebanon's final response to the American proposal for a lasting cease-fire will be presented to the government at an upcoming meeting. He clarified that no specific timetable was set for the restoration of the state's monopoly on arms. He also stated that cooperation with U.S. envoy Tom Barrack was positive, with a clear plan for the next stage, as well as support from the United States and countries friendly to Lebanon. 12:33 Beirut Time President Joseph Aoun stated that "the current phase is delicate and sensitive and requires unified positions that preserve the unity of Lebanon, its territory and its people, and protect its sovereignty and independence," during a meeting in Baabda with the spiritual leader of the evangelical community in Lebanon and Syria, Pastor Joseph Kassab. The president also said that Lebanon was continuing its contacts to avoid the country suffering the repercussions of the events that shook the region. 12:07 Beirut Time According to Haaretz, Israeli army Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said during an assessment meeting with members of the General Staff that "the war in the Gaza Strip is one of the most complex the IDF has ever faced." 12:07 Beirut Time The Civil Defense announced that Israeli strikes killed 15 people on Tuesday in the Gaza Strip, where the Israeli army is expanding its operations around the city of Deir al-Balah. According to Civil Defense spokesperson Mahmoud Bassal, at least 13 people were killed and more than 50 injured in strikes on the al-Shati Palestinian refugee camp in northern Gaza. 12:07 Beirut Time The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, said Tuesday upon his return from Gaza that the humanitarian situation was "morally unacceptable" in the Palestinian territory ravaged by more than 21 months of war. "We saw men waiting for hours in the sun, hoping for a simple meal," said Bishop Pizzaballa, the highest Catholic authority in the Holy Land. "This is morally unacceptable and unjustifiable," he said, adding that the Church and "the entire Christian community would never abandon them." 11:21 Beirut Time U.S. envoy Tom Barrack meets Parliamentary Speaker Nabih Berri in Ain al-Tineh. American envoy Tom Barrack upon his arrival at Ain al-Tineh. Israel abducted and arrested Marwan al-Hams, a senior official in Gaza's Health Ministry, outside the International Committee of the Red Cross field hospital in the southern Gaza Strip on Monday, the ministry was quoted as saying by Reuters. He said the head of field hospitals in the enclave was on his way to the ICRC hospital in the town of Rafah when an Israeli force "kidnapped" him after opening fire, killing one person and wounding another civilian nearby. Medics said the person killed was a local journalist who was filming an interview with Hams when the incident occurred. An ICRC spokesperson said the ICRC hospital had admitted and treated the injured in the incident but would not comment further on their condition to protect their privacy. He expressed "great concern about the security and safety" around the field hospital. The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 10:31 Beirut Time Al-Quds Hospital in Gaza City announced Tuesday morning that it had received the remains of one person killed and 118 wounded, including women and children, while they were waiting to receive humanitarian aid in the southwest of the city, according to Haaretz. Also according to Haaretz, Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis and al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City reported that two babies, one 40 days old, died of starvation Tuesday morning in the Gaza Strip. 09:57 Beirut Time Good morning. Thank you for joining us for our live coverage. Be sure to read the Morning Brief so that you are caught up with what has been happening. 25 countries condemn Israeli denial of humanitarian assistance in Gaza as death toll mounts: Everything you need to know this Tuesday The Israeli army announced on Tuesday that it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen, where it had carried out destructive strikes the day before against a port held by Houthi rebels. "Following the sirens that recently sounded in several areas of Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted," the Israeli army said on its Telegram account. According to Haaretz, warning sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and several parts of Israel before the announcement. In Gaza, the situation remains dire for the enclave's residents and for the staff of organizations trying to help them. The World Health Organization (WHO) said this morning that the Israeli army attacked its staff residence and its main warehouse in the Gaza Strip town of Deir al-Balah on Monday, compromising its field operations. The U.N. agency said the WHO staff residence was targeted three times, with airstrikes causing a fire, extensive damage, and endangering staff and their families, including children. "Israeli military entered the premises, forcing women and children to evacuate on foot toward Al-Mawasi amid active conflict. Male staff and family members were handcuffed, stripped, interrogated on the spot and screened at gunpoint," the WHO said. Two WHO employees and two family members were arrested, according to a message posted by the organization on X. Three of them were later released, while one staff member remains in detention. "WHO demands the immediate release of the detained staff and protection of all its staff," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The WHO also said its main warehouse, located in an evacuation zone, was damaged on Sunday in an attack that caused explosions and a fire inside. Despite these attacks, the organization assured that it would remain in Deir al-Balah and would even strengthen its operations there. . @WHO 's staff residence in Deir al Balah, #Gaza, was attacked three times today as well as its main warehouse. Israeli military entered the premises, forcing women and children to evacuate on foot toward Al-Mawasi amid active conflict. Male staff and family members were… — Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) 09:57 Beirut Time Israeli tank fire killed at least 12 Palestinians and wounded dozens more in a tent encampment in western Gaza City, north of the enclave, local health officials said early Tuesday, quoted by Haaretz. According to rescuers, tanks stationed north of the Shati camp fired two shells at tents housing displaced families, killing at least 12 people. The Israeli army did not immediately respond to the reports, the newspaper reported. On the Iranian nuclear issue, the U.S. administration threatened Tehran with new strikes on Tuesday, in response to comments by the Iranian foreign minister, who stated on Fox News that his country intended to resume uranium enrichment. In a statement to Fox News, Abbas Araghchi said that the United States' primary objective – to prevent Tehran from further developing its nuclear program by blocking all its enrichment capabilities – was unlikely to succeed, despite threats of severe international sanctions. " We cannot abandon enrichment because it is an achievement of our scientists. And beyond that, it is now a matter of national pride," Araghchi said. "Our enrichment program is very dear to us." "Our facilities have been damaged – severely damaged," he said. "The extent of the damage is currently being assessed by our atomic energy organization. But to my knowledge, they are severely affected," specifying that enrichment capacity was currently shut down. Speaking on the Truth Social network, U.S. President Donald Trump commented on these statements. 'The damage is very significant, they are destroyed. Of course they are, exactly as I said, and we will do it again if necessary! ' Donald Trump wrote. 09:57 Beirut Time U.S. envoy Tom Barrack, who arrived in Lebanon to discuss the issue of disarming Hezbollah, is due to meet with Nabih Berri today. Here is what you need to know about his visit. 09:57 Beirut Time The Houthis claimed responsibility for an attack Tuesday targeting Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv, Israel, where the army said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen. Houthi forces, who control large swathes of the country, carried out an operation against Ben Gurion Airport, "using a hypersonic ballistic missile," their military spokesperson, Yahya Saree, said in a statement.
MTV Lebanon
02-07-2025
- Politics
- MTV Lebanon
Watch: The Countdown Begins, Price Will Be High
MP Walid Baarini revealed in an interview with MTV that he has received information indicating a negative atmosphere from Arab countries due to delays in resolving the weapons issue and implementing reforms. He warned that the countdown has begun, and we will not be spared in what's coming.
LBCI
26-02-2025
- Politics
- LBCI
MP Walid Baarini calls for ministerial committee on Qlayaat Airport, advocates for federalism
In his speech in the parliamentary session, MP Walid Baarini urged the government to establish a specialized ministerial committee to oversee the reopening of Qlayaat Airport, emphasizing its potential economic and strategic benefits for Lebanon. Baarini also supported a federal system within the framework of national unity, the Taif Agreement, and Lebanon's recognized borders of 10,452 square kilometers. He clarified that his call for federalism is aimed not at division but at achieving political, social, and economic justice.
