Filmed between 2019 and 2023, ‘No Other Land’ captures the struggles of residents in Masafer Yatta, a region experiencing frequent demolitions
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Egypt
Israel and Hamas agree Gaza ceasefire and hostage release: Qatari PM
Qatar and UAE welcome ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel
Hezbollah
Lebanon faces $25bn reconstruction bill as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire opens window for economic recovery
War-torn Lebanon eyes economic rebound but reconstruction costs loom large and recovery hinges on reforms and presidential deadlock
Gaza
Saudi Crown Prince labels Israel’s actions in Gaza as ‘genocide’
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman also spoke out against Israeli attacks on Lebanon and Iran
geopolitical conflicts
Israel-Iran war would be ‘catastrophic’ and ‘devastating’ for Pakistan, says ambassador
The ambassador also called for peace and stability in the region
geopolitical tensions
Lebanon-Israel conflict: Investors urged to stay calm as oil prices surge amid Middle East geopolitical tensions
While short-term volatility is likely, the long-term outlook for oil prices remains subject to a wide range of influences beyond the current Middle East crisis, experts say
Beirut
‘We don’t want Lebanon to be the second Gaza’: UAE-based expats fear for homeland amid escalating Israel tensions
Anxiety and guilt torment UAE’s Lebanese residents amid homeland’s turmoil
geopolitical conflicts
Oil prices rise as Middle East conflict fuels supply disruption fears
Brent crude futures increased 0.87 percent to $74.54 a barrel, while the US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 1.03 percent to $70.82 a barrel
Antonio Guterres
Israel brands UN chief Guterres ‘undesirable,’ bans him from entering the country
The decision stems from Guterres’ response to Iran’s missile attacks on Israel
geopolitical tensions
ANALYSIS: Iran’s attack on Israel – A symbolic message or major escalation?
The coming days will be critical in determining whether this attack marks a new phase in the long-standing Iran-Israel conflict or if diplomatic efforts can succeed in preventing further escalation
Aviation
Panic as Lebanese expats race to book flights for family out of Beirut amid escalating Lebanon-Israel conflict
As most airlines suspend flights to and from Beirut, tickets on Lebanon’s national carrier MEA – the sole remaining operator – are sold out for weeks, stranding many seeking escape
geopolitical tensions
Iran fires 200 missiles into Israel
Israeli military reports missile attack from Iran
Hezbollah
Lebanon: Hezbollah names Hashim Safieddine as successor following Nasrallah’s death: Reports
The 59-year-old Safieddine, a cousin of Nasrallah, has long been viewed as the likely successor after serving as head of Hezbollah’s executive council
Cyberattack
Analysis: Hezbollah pager explosions signal shift to ‘unrestricted, asymmetric warfare’ – experts
Lebanon-Israel tensions enter a “new era” after Tuesday’s deadly Hezbollah pager explosions killed 9 and injured thousands
Donald Trump
Harris and Trump clash over Israel policy in 2024 US presidential debate
Harris urges an immediate Gaza ceasefire, while Trump claims the conflict wouldn’t have occurred under his leadership and accuses her of harbouring hatred for both Israel and Arabs
geopolitical conflicts
Lebanon housing costs surge amid property crunch as conflict fears spark exodus, echoing 2006 war
Lebanese fleeing conflict zones spark safe housing shortage and rental price surge, compounding pressures on peak tourism season
Beirut
Saudi Arabia urges citizens to leave ‘immediately’ amid rising Lebanon-Israel tensions
The Saudi foreign ministry issued a statement reiterating its advice for nationals to avoid travel to Lebanon