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French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Israel to prevent any further escalation of tensions, with a particular emphasis on Lebanon. This appeal comes in the wake of a Beirut strike, attributed to Israel, which resulted in the death of Saleh al-Arouri, the deputy leader of Hamas. Macron communicated this message in a phone call with Israeli minister and member of …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have taken responsibility for the recent assault on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea. This attack comes amidst a series of over 20 similar incidents against merchant ships in recent weeks, attributed to the Houthi group. The targeted ship, flying under the Malta flag, was reportedly en route to what the Houthis believed was Palestinian occupied …

On Wednesday, Israeli artillery fired on the border areas of al-Labbouneh and al-Naqoura, coinciding with reports in Israeli media of anti-tank missiles being launched into upper Galilee. Following these events, an Israeli drone launched an attack on the town of Markaba, located along the border. Hezbollah announced responsibility for targeting the Zar’it barracks and the Jal al-Alam military post. Additionally, …

On Wednesday, Israel’s intelligence agency chief pledged to avenge the attacks carried out by Hamas against Israel. This declaration follows an incident where a drone strike, believed to be conducted by Israel, resulted in the death of Saleh al-Arouri, Hamas’ deputy leader, in Lebanon. David Barnea, head of Mossad, emphasized the agency’s determination to confront those responsible for the attacks …

On Wednesday, two explosions in Iran occurred minutes apart during a memorial event for General Qassem Soleimani, who was killed in a U.S. drone strike in 2020. The attacks took place in Kerman, located about 820 kilometers southeast of Tehran, resulting in at least 103 deaths and 141 injuries. This incident has heightened tensions in the Middle East, already strained …

Understanding the complex relationship between Lebanon and Israel, particularly in the context of historical and ongoing conflicts, is vital for a comprehensive grasp of Middle Eastern geopolitics. The history of Lebanon’s involvement in conflicts with Israel is marked by several key events and current dynamics. Historical Conflicts between Lebanon and Israel: Lebanon has been involved in multiple conflicts with Israel. …

On New Year’s Eve, a significant solar flare erupted from the Sun’s surface, leading to warnings for high-frequency radio users from space monitoring agencies. The Space Weather Prediction Center (SWPC) of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) published an image of this flare on Sunday (Dec 31), appearing as a bright spot on the Sun. The SWPC explained that …

Denmark’s Queen Margrethe II made an unexpected announcement on Sunday (Dec 31), during a New Year’s Eve televised address, that she will abdicate the throne on January 14, transferring her duties to her son, Crown Prince Frederik. Citing her age and health concerns, the 83-year-old queen explained her decision to step down after a 52-year reign, making her Europe’s longest-serving …