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A man was killed after opening fire on security forces near the Israeli embassy in Amman, Jordan, on Sunday, resulting in three officers being wounded, according to state media reports. Government spokesperson Mohamed Momani labeled the incident a “terrorist attack” and stated the attacker had a criminal background, including prior drug-related offenses. Investigations are underway to determine the motives and …

Israel announced on Sunday that the body of an Israeli-Moldovan rabbi, Zvi Kogan, who had gone missing in the United Arab Emirates, had been found. His death is being investigated as a “heinous antisemitic terror incident.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office emphasized that Israel would take all necessary actions to ensure justice for Kogan’s death. No immediate comment was …

An Israeli airstrike in northeastern Lebanon killed Dr. Ali Allam, the director of a university hospital, along with six others at his home, according to state media. The attack struck Dr. Allam’s residence near Dar Al-Amal Hospital, the largest medical facility in Baalbek-Hermel province, which has played a critical role in providing healthcare during Israel’s ongoing airstrike campaign. The Health …

Lebanon reported that at least four people were killed and 23 others injured in a massive Israeli airstrike on central Beirut early on Saturday. The attack completely destroyed an eight-story residential building in the Basta al-Fawqa area, causing widespread devastation. Rescue teams worked for hours to remove rubble from the site, with civil defense teams and fire trucks nearby. The …

Four Italian soldiers were slightly injured in a rocket attack on the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL), according to Italian officials. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni expressed her deep concern and indignation over the incident, stating that the attack on the Italian contingent stationed in southern Lebanon had resulted in injuries to some of the soldiers involved in the peacekeeping …

22 November is the Independence day for Lebanon. It is a national holiday which commemorates the end of the French control over Lebanon in 1943. David P Carroll has written a beutiful poem for this special day: In the land of LebanonAnd we are proud and free andWe’ll celebrate our independenceDay with glee And united we stand proudly hand in …

FC Barcelona faced a setback with a 2-1 defeat to Monaco on the opening day, but they quickly proved it was a minor hiccup by securing three impressive victories. They thrashed Young Boys of Bern 5-0, dominated Bayern Munich 4-1, and routed Red Star Belgrade 5-2. These results have virtually ensured their qualification for the round of 16, but the …

Bayer Leverkusen’s performance in the Champions League so far this season can be described as a mix of strong starts and inconsistent results. They began with impressive victories over Feyenoord (0-4) and AC Milan (1-0), but then dropped points with a draw against Brest (1-1) and a heavy 4-0 loss to Liverpool on the road. These results have left them …