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In Lebanon, the persistent tension between Israel and Hezbollah has heightened anxieties among the populace, amplifying existing mental health challenges and reawakening traumatic memories from prior conflicts. This has been particularly difficult for individuals who experienced past wars, such as a 29-year-old woman living near Sidon, who vividly recalls the terror caused by the sonic booms of Israeli jets—a sound …

Residents of Haifa, a city closely nestled against its expansive industrial port, are facing the grim prospect of a potential catastrophic explosion similar to past events. Located on a steep incline overlooking a port that houses Israel’s largest oil refinery and numerous flammable structures, Haifa’s proximity to Lebanon, just 30 kilometers away, keeps its citizens particularly vigilant. The city still …

In mid-May, Hezbollah executed one of its deepest incursions into Israeli territory by deploying an explosive-laden drone that precisely struck a critical Israeli Air Force surveillance system. This attack, among others utilizing drones, has significantly bolstered Hezbollah’s offensive capabilities, particularly as a reprisal mechanism against Israel following the latter’s airstrike in Beirut’s southern suburbs that killed a senior Hezbollah military …

On Saturday, Moscow initiated operations in three border regions adjacent to Ukraine, responding to Kyiv’s most substantial cross-border assault since the conflict began over two years ago. Early on Tuesday, Ukrainian forces launched a surprise attack into Russia’s Kursk region, making significant advances, as reported by independent analysts. In response, Russia has mobilized additional troops and military resources, including tank …

On Saturday, Gaza’s civil defense agency reported that an Israeli airstrike targeted a school housing displaced Palestinians, resulting in 93 fatalities. This school in Gaza City was hit during dawn prayers, a time when it was filled with people seeking shelter. Mahmoud Bassal, a spokesperson for civil defense, described the horrific aftermath with bodies being torn apart, reminiscent of the …

On Friday, an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese city of Sidon resulted in the death of a Hamas commander, marking the first such incident in Sidon since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel. This incident has escalated the ongoing conflict in Gaza and heightened tensions with Hezbollah, which has increased its cross-border engagements with Israel. Hamas identified the …

On Friday morning, an Israeli drone strike on the coastal border town of al-Naqoura in southern Lebanon resulted in the deaths of two people. Earlier that night, another strike on Hanaway, a town in the Tyre district, left five people with minor injuries, according to the health ministry. Later in the day, Israeli warplanes carried out an air raid on …

Authorities reported that three suspected attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels targeted a ship in the vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait, connecting the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea. These attacks, which occurred on Thursday and Friday, included one incident where private security guards successfully shot and destroyed a bomb-laden drone boat. While the Houthis did not immediately claim responsibility, the …