Al Joumhouria” News Summary”
Al Joumhouria” News Summary”
Tuesday, 30-Apr-2024 22:40

It seems that the compass of solutions is missing at the presidential level, and there is a glimpse of optimism on the horizon regarding the possibility of military fronts entering a cooling phase, but nothing is decisive at this time.

On the ground, the southern region of Lebanon experienced another day of intense confrontations amidst ongoing Israeli attacks, with Hezbollah responding by targeting Israeli army sites and positions.

There were casualties and injuries due to an explosion at a restaurant in the Bashara al-Khouri area in the capital, Beirut.

UNICEF, in its latest report, sees Lebanese children paying the price of war.

Regarding the file of Syrian refugees in Lebanon, there is an international credibility test with the anticipation of the visit of the Cypriot president and the President of the European Commission to Beirut on Thursday.

As for the fate of official examinations, Minister of Education Abbas Halabi announced the cancellation of the Brevet and high school exams, with considerations for students in the south with optional and compulsory subjects.

Regionally, the Israeli army continued its war on Gaza for the 207th day, renewing its shelling of various areas in the Strip.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would enter Rafah to eliminate Hamas, whether an agreement on hostages and a ceasefire is reached or not.

Meanwhile, Israeli Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz assured his French counterpart, Stephane Sejourné, that the presence of Hezbollah fighters on the Israeli border brings the region closer to a comprehensive war.

The spokesperson for the Palestinian presidency, Nabil Abu Rudeineh, affirmed that US support, "biased and unethical" towards Israel, emboldened Netanyahu to challenge international legitimacy and law and continue the war.

Furthermore, the joint ministerial meeting in Riyadh emphasized the importance of adopting a comprehensive approach towards a trustworthy path with no turning back to implement the two-state solution.

Internationally, former US President Donald Trump sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "a failure" and suggesting that other leaders could do a better job.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a comprehensive and independent investigation into the mass graves found in Gaza.

Moreover, the stabbing incident in London, which resulted in the death of a 13-year-old boy and the injury of four others, shook the British capital.

Economically, Europe emerged from recession in the first quarter of the year, with growth surpassing expectations.

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