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Israel has announced that it has begun preparations for the large-scale departure of Palestinians from Gaza, aligning with President Donald Trump’s controversial proposal for the region. Meanwhile, Egypt has intensified diplomatic efforts behind the scenes to counter the plan. Palestinian officials, along with much of the international community, have rejected Trump’s proposal, fearing it will prevent refugees from returning and …

The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump faced widespread backlash after his proposal to take control of Gaza sparked global condemnation, with the United Nations cautioning against what it described as “ethnic cleansing” in the Palestinian territory. Amid criticism from Palestinian officials, Arab nations, and international leaders, Secretary of State Marco Rubio attempted to clarify the stance, stating that any …

The Israeli military reported, on Tuesday, that two soldiers were killed in a shooting attack on a military checkpoint in the occupied West Bank; another six soldiers were lightly injured in an attack at a military post in Tayasir, the northern part of the region. The military said the assailant had opened fire at troops in the checkpoint. In reaction, …

The Lebanese Foreign Affairs Ministry, through the Permanent Mission in New York, charged a formal complaint against Israel regarding continued violations of the cease-fire, which condemned recurrent infringements by Israel in breach of Resolution 1701. According to the National News Agency, Lebanon has recorded Israeli military operations, including aerial and ground attacks, demolition of houses and residential areas, targeting civilians, …

Aston Villa welcome Tottenham Hotspur to Villa Park in an exciting FA Cup match on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 18:35. Given the rich history of this competition and the rivalry between these two Premier League sides, the match is expected to be an exciting one. Both teams are in for the desire to move further into the next round, …

Israel has accused Iran of pumping millions of dollars to Hezbollah through Beirut’s Rafik Hariri International Airport. According to the allegations, Iranian diplomats and Turkish citizens have transported suitcases full of U.S. dollars in support of Hezbollah’s activities in Lebanon. In turn, Iran and Hezbollah have denied the reports outright. Hezbollah described the reports as baseless, claiming they were part …

Both Hezbollah and the Amal Movement have retained four ministerial positions in the new government, but they had agreed on the selection of a fifth in coordination with President Joseph Aoun and Prime Minister-designate Nawaf Salam, *Nidaa al-Watan* added. The point is, that fifth minister has not yet been agreed upon, yet Hezbollah and Amal insist that their suggestions regarding …

Brighton & Hove Albion will host Chelsea in a highly anticipated FA Cup fixture on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 21:00. Both teams are eager to advance in the competition, with Chelsea seeking redemption following a recent setback and Brighton looking to capitalize on their home advantage. Given the form of both squads, this match is expected to deliver an …