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Israeli airstrikes on Thursday resulted in the deaths of at least 51 people in various towns and villages across Lebanon, according to the country’s Health Ministry. In Baalbek province in eastern Lebanon, intensified Israeli airstrikes claimed the lives of 40 individuals across 10 different towns. Governor Bachir Khodr described the situation as “a very violent day,” noting that rescuers were …

The Israeli military has initiated an investigation into the death of a 70-year-old Israeli man who was killed in a Hezbollah ambush after entering Lebanon with Israeli forces. Investigators are examining several aspects, including who authorized Zeev Erlich’s entry into the combat zone and why he was allowed to join the forces. Israeli media reports indicate that Erlich was not …

Lebanese official media and AFPTV footage reported strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut shortly after an Israeli evacuation warning early on Friday. According to the state-run National News Agency, Israeli warplanes conducted two raids on south Beirut, with thick smoke rising near the Lebanese University in the Hadath neighborhood. Live AFPTV footage showed smoke plumes over the area following …

According to reports from Arab and Israeli media, Israel has informed U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein that it opposes France’s involvement in the monitoring committee overseeing any ceasefire agreement with Lebanon. U.S. sources indicated to Israel’s Channel 12 that Israel and Lebanon are close to reaching an agreement that could be finalized in a matter of days. Lebanese officials told Sky …

Napoli will host Roma at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona for a Serie A clash this Sunday. Napoli comes into this match after drawing 1-1 with Inter Milan in their previous Serie A fixture. They had 47% possession and five shots on goal, with two hitting the target. Scott McTominay scored for Napoli in the 23rd minute, while Hakan Çalhanoğlu …

Leganés will host Real Madrid at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque on Sunday for a La Liga showdown. Leganés enters the match after a 1-0 victory over Sevilla. In that game, they had 43% possession and eight shots on goal, with four hitting the target. Miguel de la Fuente scored the only goal of the match in the 82nd minute. …

Ipswich Town will host Manchester United at Portman Road on Sunday in a Premier League match. Ipswich Town is coming off a 1-2 victory over Tottenham Hotspur in their last match. Despite having just 34% possession, Ipswich Town made 8 attempts on goal, with 3 of them on target. Sammie Szmodics and Liam Delap scored for Ipswich Town, while Tottenham’s …

Southampton will host Liverpool at St. Mary’s Stadium on Sunday in a Premier League clash. Southampton is hoping to recover from a 2-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers in their previous match. Despite having 71% possession and 9 attempts on goal, they failed to land any shots on target. Wolverhampton, on the other hand, scored twice with goals from Pablo Sarabia …