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Unexploded missile, possibly Israeli, discovered in Keserwan

On Tuesday, a missile that did not explode was discovered close to a public road in the town of Hrajel in Keserwan, according to reports from the National News Agency (NNA), a state-operated news outlet. The missile is thought to have been dropped by an Israeli plane en route to the Bekaa Valley for bombing operations. Upon discovery, security personnel …

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First aid ship for Gaza sets sail from Cyprus port

An aid ship, carrying 200 tons of food and headed for Gaza, embarked on Tuesday as part of a new initiative to establish a sea route to the region. The territory, significantly affected by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, is facing severe food shortages. The food, collected by World Food Kitchen, a charity founded by José Andrés, is …

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Hezbollah launches 100 rockets into Golan, Israel retaliates near Baalbek, resulting in one casualty

On Tuesday, Hezbollah launched a significant attack, firing 100 rockets at military targets in the Golan Heights, marking one of the most intense assaults from Lebanon since the Gaza conflict began. The Israeli military reported that these projectiles were fired from Lebanon into Israel, prompting Israeli forces to retaliate with airstrikes on Sareen and al-Nabi Sheet, located near Baalbek in …

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Nasrallah holds high-level meeting with Hamas official in Beirut

Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of Hezbollah, recently held discussions with Khalil Hayeh, a senior Hamas representative involved in cease-fire negotiations in Gaza, according to a statement from Hezbollah on Tuesday. This meeting in Beirut between Nasrallah and Hayeh took place as Ramadan began, following the failure of Qatar- and Egypt-mediated efforts to establish a truce prior to the holy …

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Does Salma Hayek have Lebanese roots?

Does Salma Hayek have Lebanese roots?

Salma Hayek’s Ancestral Background Salma Hayek, the renowned actress and producer, is often celebrated for her diverse cultural background that adds depth to her remarkable career in Hollywood. Born in Mexico, Hayek’s ancestral roots are a blend of Lebanese and Mexican heritage. This unique combination of cultures has played a significant role in shaping her identity and her approach to …

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Netanyahu: Israel to reclaim north, by diplomacy or war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not ruled out a military action in Lebanon to secure the return of Israelis forced to leave northern Israel due to fears of attacks by Hezbollah, similar to those conducted by Hamas at the Gaza border. In a conversation with Politico, Netanyahu expressed his commitment to ensuring the safety of these displaced citizens, stating …

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Sweden’s flag flies high at NATO HQ as 32nd member

On Monday, the Swedish flag was hoisted at NATO’s headquarters, marking Sweden’s official entry as the 32nd member of the military alliance, a significant shift influenced by Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine which motivated Sweden to abandon its long-standing neutrality in favor of NATO’s protective alliance. Amidst a backdrop of rain, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and NATO Secretary-General Jens …

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Mikati hopeful: South won’t escalate further

On Monday, Lebanon’s acting Prime Minister, Najib Mikati, expressed ongoing efforts to communicate with both local and international stakeholders to prevent war in Lebanon. He paid tribute to the fallen, expressing hope that the situation would not worsen. Since the outbreak of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah on October 8, Lebanon has seen at least 313 fatalities, with the majority …

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