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Iranian-backed Iraqi militias have moved into Syria to support the Syrian government’s efforts against a sudden insurgent offensive that saw the capture of Aleppo, the largest city in the region. This deployment was confirmed by a militia official and a war monitor on Monday. Last week, insurgents led by the jihadist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham launched a two-pronged assault on …

Lebanon’s health ministry reported on Monday that an Israeli strike in the southern part of the country resulted in one fatality, while the Lebanese army stated that an Israeli drone attack injured one of its soldiers in the east. Lebanon’s National News Agency (NNA) has consistently reported Israeli actions, including airstrikes, since the ceasefire was enacted on Wednesday. The health …

The Lebanese Football Association (LFA) has announced that all football matches in its leagues and tournaments will resume in early 2025. This announcement comes shortly after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire. Football activities in Lebanon were suspended in September following Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and Hezbollah’s retaliatory attacks on Israeli military facilities in the …

In the upcoming match between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt, Frankfurt comes into the game with a strong and consistent record. They’ve picked up vital wins recently, including a 2-1 victory over Midtjylland and 1-0 wins against Werder Bremen and Slavia Prague, demonstrating their ability to secure narrow, disciplined victories. Their 3-2 win over Stuttgart also shows they can perform …

In the upcoming clash between Wolfsburg and Hoffenheim, Hoffenheim has shown a mix of resilience and offensive power in their recent matches. Their exciting 4-3 win over RB Leipzig and a hard-fought 2-2 draw against Lyon highlight their ability to score and compete. However, inconsistency remains a problem for them, as evidenced by heavy losses like their 3-0 defeat to …

Al Okhdood holds a slightly higher win rate percentage according to our prediction model, despite playing away from home. With a win percentage of 53.32%, they have a slight edge over Al Wehda, who stands at 50.82%. Al Okhdood has delivered impressive performances in the Saudi Professional League, often surprising their opponents. Our prediction for the match between Al Wehda …

Damac are currently in a stronger position, boasting a win rate of 58.31%, while Al Feiha has a lower win percentage of 51.65%. The Saudi Professional League has been full of surprises recently, particularly for Damac. Our prediction for the upcoming match between Damac and Al Feiha suggests a 1-0 victory for Damac. We recommend betting on a Damac win …

On Saturday, thousands of Syrian insurgents captured most of Aleppo, the country’s largest city, establishing positions and taking control of its airport before advancing into nearby northern Hama province. Fighters and activists reported that government troops offered little resistance to the insurgents’ rapid offensive. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a war monitoring group, confirmed that Hayat Tahrir al-Sham, the …