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### U.S. Aid Reaches Gaza via Repaired Pier Amidst Conflict On Saturday, U.S.-provided aid reached Gaza for the first time since storm damage necessitated repairs to an American-built pier. This effort, overseen by the U.S. military, marks a renewed attempt to deliver essential supplies to Palestinians by sea—a venture that has faced numerous challenges. The pier, constructed by the U.S. …

Israel has conducted its largest rescue operation since the start of the recent conflict with Hamas, successfully freeing four hostages from central Gaza in an intense air and ground assault. The operation resulted in at least 210 Palestinian deaths, including children, according to a Gaza health official. The four hostages—Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv—were rescued …

Israeli leaders have increased their warnings to Hezbollah amid escalating cross-border violence, though experts believe that the risk of an all-out war remains limited. ### Is the violence intensifying? Hezbollah has intensified its support for Hamas, which has been engaged in a conflict with Israel in the Gaza Strip since an unprecedented attack on southern Israel by Hamas on October …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is set to return to the Middle East next week, aiming to make progress on President Joe Biden’s cease-fire proposal. This marks Blinken’s eighth diplomatic mission to the region since the Israel-Hamas conflict began in October, the State Department announced on Friday. Currently in France with President Biden for the 80th anniversary of the …

Israel continued its bombardment of Gaza on Saturday amid increasing cross-border violence, as an Israeli war cabinet minister threatened to resign over the government’s handling of the military campaign. Airstrikes targeted various parts of the Gaza Strip, focusing on central areas, according to witnesses and AFP journalists. This assault persisted even after Israel faced criticism for a Thursday attack on …

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres is set to inform the Security Council next week that both Israel and Hamas are violating children’s rights in their ongoing conflict. This announcement will place both parties on the secretary-general’s annual list of states and groups that endanger children. This list has previously included entities such as the Kachin Independence Army in Myanmar and, more …

The United States has proposed a revised Security Council draft resolution emphasizing that a permanent ceasefire in Gaza must be mutually agreed upon by Israel and Hamas. This draft outlines a three-phase strategy aimed at concluding the eight-month conflict and initiating the reconstruction of Gaza. According to the plan, all Israeli hostages in Gaza would be released, and Israeli forces …

Following a 3-0 victory over Luxembourg, France aims to deliver another strong performance when they face Canada in their final warm-up match. Les Tricolores are heavy favorites for Sunday’s game, though Canada shouldn’t be underestimated. Inter defender Benjamin Pavard and striker Olivier Giroud are likely to start, along with Real Madrid’s Eduardo Camavinga. Canada last played in March, defeating Trinidad …