🌍 Tensions across the Middle East reached new heights this week as Beirut, Lebanon’s capital, grapples with a surge of displaced people fleeing regional instability. Meanwhile, Gaza remains a focal point of violence amid fragile ceasefire negotiations.
Gaza Under Fire
Over 100 people were reported killed in an Israeli strike on a residential building in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, according to China Media Group. Palestinian media describe relentless shelling in Jabalia and Beit Lahiya, with families trapped in crumbling neighborhoods.
Ceasefire Talks & Stumbling Blocks
While Hamas has signaled willingness to discuss a new deal, Israeli authorities clarified that the first stage of negotiations won’t include a full ceasefire or troop withdrawal. Talks remain tense as humanitarian crises deepen.
🔍 Why it matters: Over 1 million Gazans are displaced, and Beirut’s infrastructure struggles to accommodate new arrivals. Global leaders urge de-escalation, but diplomatic progress remains slow.
