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The Israeli military fired on the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), injuring two international peacekeepers, according to a UN statement on Sunday. The incident occurred when an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) Merkava tank shot at an observation tower at UNIFIL’s headquarters in Naqoura, a town in southern Lebanon. “A Merkava tank fired its …
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The Middle East is engulfed in chaos as Iran launched missiles at Israel on Tuesday night. This attack is a direct response to Israel’s recent actions, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh in Tehran and Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Lebanon. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) confirmed that it targeted multiple sites …
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Qatar has strongly condemned Israel’s occupation of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) headquarters in East Jerusalem. The Qatari Foreign Ministry issued a statement denouncing the seizure, calling it a violation of international law. Two days ago, Israel announced its plans to seize the land and build an illegal settlement …
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BEIRUT: Israel acknowledged on Friday that its forces fired at a “threat” near a UN peacekeeping position in Lebanon, leading to the injury of four UN Blue Helmets. The incident, which occurred over two days, has triggered a wave of diplomatic backlash. The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Lebanon confirmed that two more of its …
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Majed al-Zeer, a Europe-based Palestinian activist, criticized the United States for sanctioning him. He called the move an attempt to silence his advocacy for Palestinian rights. Al-Zeer, who holds British and Jordanian citizenship, dismissed the claims as “absolutely false.” He said the sanctions have affected his social life and career. “There is no proof whatsoever,” …
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Israeli airstrikes on central Beirut Thursday evening left 22 dead and 117 injured, Lebanon’s health ministry reported. The strikes targeted Bachoura, a small Shia area in the capital, causing loud explosions heard by BBC reporters. Rescuers were seen sifting through the rubble as ambulances transported the wounded to the American University Hospital. Reports suggest that …
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The Israeli military has intensified its ground operations in the Jabalia refugee camp, a northern Gaza stronghold. The camp is now completely surrounded, with the army calling in additional reinforcements. On the ground, Israeli forces are actively targeting the area, leaving destruction in their wake. Air Raids Devastate Jabalia A deadly wave of air raids …
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A Syrian police officer was killed, and another was wounded in an Israeli air strike on southwestern Syria. The state-run news agency, SANA, confirmed that the attack targeted the eastern entrance to the city of Quneitra. The air strike is part of a series of assaults Israel has carried out in Syria over the past …
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Israel bombed targets in Lebanon and the Gaza Strip on Sunday, escalating tensions as one year has passed since the tragic Oct 7 attacks. Those attacks by Hamas-led militants triggered a war that continues to devastate the region. Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, announced that all options remained open, including potential retaliation against Iran, a …
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French President Emmanuel Macron urged a halt to arms deliveries to Israel on Saturday. He made this statement amid growing criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza. Macron emphasized the need for a political solution. “Today, the priority is that we return to a political solution,” he told broadcaster France Inter. He added that France is …
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GAZA: The situation in northern Gaza is rapidly deteriorating as Israeli forces intensify their bombing campaign, according to journalist Moath al-Kahlout. Reporting live for Al Jazeera from near Kamal Adwan Hospital in Jabalia, al-Kahlout’s broadcast was interrupted by what appeared to be an airstrike. Shortly after, a van arrived at the hospital carrying wounded civilians, …
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GAZA: The Interior Ministry of Gaza has called on civilians in northern Gaza to disregard Israeli evacuation orders. On Sunday, the ministry urged residents to remain in their homes, claiming that Israel’s designated “safe zones” in southern Gaza are not truly safe. In a statement, the ministry accused Israel of spreading false information. “Israeli claims …
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A group of 99 American doctors and medical professionals who volunteered in Gaza have called for an end to U.S. support for Israel. In a letter sent to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, they shared their experiences, stating they found no evidence of Hamas activity in Gaza’s hospitals. These healthcare workers, who …
FIFA, the world’s football governing body, deferred its decision on a request by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) to suspend Israel. The PFA has accused the Israel Football Association (IFA) of breaking FIFA’s discrimination rules, calling for Israeli teams to be banned from FIFA competitions. At its congress in Bangkok in May, FIFA had planned …
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U.S. President Joe Biden expressed his belief that the current situation in the Middle East will not lead to an “all-out war.” The region remains tense, with Israel launching assaults in Gaza and Lebanon, and escalating tensions with Iran. When asked how confident he was about avoiding a full-scale conflict, Biden responded cautiously. “How confident …
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A year Israel’s bombardment of Palestine has severely impacted the economy of Gaza, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The IMF reported a nearly 90% drop in Gaza’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the first half of 2024 due to the ongoing bombardment. IMF communications chief Julie Kozack stated, “Preliminary official estimates indicate an …
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Beirut residents experienced another sleepless night as airstrikes hit the city again. At 3:45 a.m., the last strike targeted Dahieh, the southern suburb of Beirut. Smoke is still rising from the area this morning. Even Jeanine Hennis, the United Nations’ special coordinator for Lebanon, mentioned on X (formerly Twitter) about enduring “another sleepless night” in …
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Israel bombed central Beirut early Thursday, killing at least six people. This attack follows Israel’s deadliest day on the Lebanese front in a year. The clashes between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, have intensified. Smoke and fire rose over Beirut’s southern suburbs after the airstrikes. The impact could be seen from Sin …
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Tensions escalated in the Middle East, raising fears of a full-scale war, as Iran fired a barrage of missiles at Israel on Tuesday. The attack came in response to the killing of Lebanese Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and other Iran-backed militants. Palestinian youths in Ramallah, located in the occupied West Bank, were seen inspecting a …
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Iran’s top military official issued a stern warning to Israel on Wednesday. Major General Mohammad Bagheri, Iran’s chief of staff, vowed to target all Israeli infrastructure if Iran is attacked. This threat came after Iran launched approximately 200 missiles at Israel, its longstanding adversary. Bagheri made the statement during an appearance on state television, underscoring …
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Iran has claimed to have fired dozens of ballistic missiles at Israel, targeting key military and security sites. This missile strike is framed as a response to what Iran calls the mass killings of Palestinians in Gaza and Lebanese civilians. The escalation follows ongoing tensions in the region, as violence has surged in recent weeks. …
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Israeli airstrikes on Syria’s capital, Damascus, killed three civilians and wounded nine others, state-run media reported. The Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) said the strikes hit residential areas on Tuesday, causing destruction and casualties. Among the dead was a TV anchor. SANA confirmed that Israeli forces killed Safaa Ahmad in the attack. They described the …
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Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Sheikh Naim Qassem, announced on Monday that the group is prepared for an Israeli ground offensive. Despite the recent killing of its leader, Hassan Nasrallah, and several senior commanders, Qassem expressed confidence in the group’s strength. During a public address, Qassem said Israel has not damaged Hezbollah’s military capabilities. He emphasized that …
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