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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has confirmed that Israeli forces will remain in a Syrian buffer zone until a new security force is established on the Syrian side of the border to ensure stability. This action follows the upheaval caused by the ousting of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, which led to the emergence of a power vacuum along the border. …

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Jordan on Thursday to begin a diplomatic mission in the wake of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s removal from power. Blinken’s first stop was Aqaba, where he met with King Abdullah II and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi to discuss the rapidly changing situation in Syria. He is also scheduled to travel to Turkey …

Israel recently carried out airstrikes targeting Syria’s Latakia and Tartus regions, two significant areas close to the Mediterranean coast. These airstrikes have been reported to have destroyed key military installations, including suspected Iranian weapon caches and storage sites. The strikes hit near a Russian naval base in Tartus, further complicating the regional dynamics, as Russia maintains a presence in Syria …

On December 12, 2024, a significant development unfolded in southern Lebanon as Israel began withdrawing its forces from the border region of Khiam. This move follows a ceasefire agreement brokered by the United States, which aims to bring an end to the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah that has devastated the region since October 2023. The Israeli withdrawal, confirmed by …

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After narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Udinese has had a strong start to this year’s Serie A campaign, moving up to 9th place with 20 points from 15 matches. However, the team experienced a challenging stretch between late October and early December, going winless in five games, with one draw and four losses. They managed to bounce back last Monday …

Rayo Vallecano has been an exciting team to follow in LaLiga this season. The team combines experienced players with emerging talents. Raúl de Tomás has been a standout up front, scoring regularly, while James Rodríguez continues to impress with his playmaking ability. Adrián Embarba brings pace and creativity on the wings, while defenders Andrei Ražiu and Florian Lejeune offer stability …

Juventus will be missing several key players for their upcoming match, including Bremer, McKennie, Douglas Luiz, Nico Gonzalez, and substitutes Cabal and Milik. These absences have impacted their performance, although Juventus still boasts the best defense in the league. On a positive note, striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has scored six goals this season, is back to full fitness. Last weekend, …