Beatrice Farhat

Beatrice Farhat is an editorial assistant for Al-Monitor based in Beirut, Lebanon. On Twitter: @beatricefarhat

Palestine | Sep 22, 2023

More than 200 Palestinians killed in 2023 as Israel detains Lion's Den leader

The spike in Israeli raids and settler attacks this year in the West Bank has killed more than 200 Palestinians and displaced more than 1,000 herders from their land.

A Palestinian man flashes the victory sign as he faces an Israeli military vehicle, during a raid on the occupied-West Bank city of Nablus, February 22, 2023.

Lebanon | Sep 21, 2023

Lebanon investigates shooting incident near US Embassy

In a rare incident, an unknown assailant reportedly fired shots near entrance to the US embassy outside Beirut.

The new US embassy under construction on land adjacent to the current compound, Metn, Beirut, May 5, 2023.

Iran | Sep 20, 2023

Iran's new hijab bill promises severe penalties for women

Iran's latest hijab legislation comes amid an intensifying crackdown on women a year after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini.

HOSSEIN BERIS/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images

North Africa | Sep 19, 2023

In Libya, protesters hold Derna authorities responsible for deadly flood

Derna residents are blaming authorities for the massive torrent that devastated the city after two dams collapsed during a storm last week.

Turkey | Sep 18, 2023

Kurdish forces kill 14 pro-Turkey fighters in north Syria attack

The attack comes amid infighting between rebel factions loyal to Ankara in north Syria.

Libya | Sep 15, 2023

Aid pours into flood-stricken Libya as death toll tops 11,000

More than 11,300 have been confirmed killed in Libya’s port city of Derna after flash floods swept through the city on Sunday.

Iran | Sep 14, 2023

ALM Special

Timeline of Iran's Mahsa Amini protests and crackdown, one year on

One year after the death in custody of Mahsa Amini and the ensuing protests, Iranian authorities continue to repress all dissent, arresting and executing protesters, activists and minorities to sow fear among the population.

People marked the first anniversary of the death of Mahsa Amin, on September 13, 2023, London, England.

Syria | Sep 14, 2023

Suspected Israeli strikes in Syria hit military sites in Tartus, Hama

Several Syrian military sites were targeted in two rounds of airstrikes in Tartus and Hama, leaving at least two soldiers dead and causing material damage.

A Russian helicopter flies off the coast of the Syrian port city of Tartus, July 25, 2022.

Palestine | Sep 13, 2023

Gaza Palestinian factions hold drills amid infighting in Lebanon’s refugee camp

Senior Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzouk arrived in Beirut to discuss an end to the fighting between rival Palestinian factions in Ain al-Hilweh camp.

A fighter watches as Palestinian youths parade during a military-style summer camp.

Lebanon | Sep 11, 2023

Lebanon: Can latest truce calm tensions in Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian camp?

The fighting between rival factions inside Ain al-Hilweh had been ongoing for five days, with the Lebanese army threatening to take action after some of its military bases were hit by rockets.

Beatrice Farhat

More than 200 Palestinians killed in 2023 as Israel detains Lion's Den leader

Lebanon investigates shooting incident near US Embassy

Iran's new hijab bill promises severe penalties for women

In Libya, protesters hold Derna authorities responsible for deadly flood

Kurdish forces kill 14 pro-Turkey fighters in north Syria attack

Aid pours into flood-stricken Libya as death toll tops 11,000

Timeline of Iran's Mahsa Amini protests and crackdown, one year on

Suspected Israeli strikes in Syria hit military sites in Tartus, Hama

Gaza Palestinian factions hold drills amid infighting in Lebanon’s refugee camp

Lebanon: Can latest truce calm tensions in Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian camp?

Podcasts

Will Armenia’s land border with Iran be Azerbaijan’s next target after Nagorno-Karabakh, asks analyst Benjamin Poghosyan

Beatrice Farhat

More than 200 Palestinians killed in 2023 as Israel detains Lion's Den leader

Lebanon investigates shooting incident near US Embassy

Iran's new hijab bill promises severe penalties for women

In Libya, protesters hold Derna authorities responsible for deadly flood

Kurdish forces kill 14 pro-Turkey fighters in north Syria attack

Aid pours into flood-stricken Libya as death toll tops 11,000

Timeline of Iran's Mahsa Amini protests and crackdown, one year on

Suspected Israeli strikes in Syria hit military sites in Tartus, Hama

Gaza Palestinian factions hold drills amid infighting in Lebanon’s refugee camp

Lebanon: Can latest truce calm tensions in Ain al-Hilweh Palestinian camp?

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Podcasts

Will Armenia’s land border with Iran be Azerbaijan’s next target after Nagorno-Karabakh, asks analyst Benjamin Poghosyan