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Israeli ground forces advanced deeper into Lebanon than at any point since the start of their six-week invasion, before retreating on Saturday after intense clashes with Hezbollah militants, according to Lebanese state media. The fighting and continued Israeli airstrikes occurred as Lebanese officials and Hezbollah reviewed a U.S. proposal aimed at ending the conflict. Israeli troops briefly occupied a strategic …

Beirut’s southern suburbs experienced a series of airstrikes on Sunday morning and around noon after the Israeli military issued two evacuation warnings. Smoke columns rose above the southern part of the capital, which includes Lebanon’s only international airport. Further south, overnight airstrikes and shelling by Israeli forces targeted the town of Khiam, according to the state-run National News Agency. Following …

The Israeli military reported that approximately 20 projectiles were fired from Lebanon into Israeli territory on Sunday. The Israeli air defense system intercepted some of the incoming projectiles. According to the military statement, the sirens sounded between 10:11 and 10:12 a.m. local time in the Haifa Bay and Western Galilee regions, signaling the cross-border attack. Emergency services confirmed there were …

Hezbollah spokesperson Mohammad Afif was reportedly killed on Sunday in an uncommon Israeli airstrike targeting central Beirut, outside the group’s usual strongholds in Dahieh, southern Lebanon, and the Bekaa Valley. Lebanese and Arab media outlets, as well as security sources, confirmed the incident. The attack occurred in Ras al-Nabaa, near Sodeco Square, striking a building that housed the Lebanese branch …

Bosnia will face the Netherlands on Tuesday in an anticipated Nations League encounter. Below is a detailed analysis of both teams leading up to the match.   Bosnia Bosnia enters the game looking to recover from their recent 2-0 loss to Hungary in the Nations League. In that match, Bosnia held 66% of the possession and registered 12 shots, three …

Hungary and Germany are set to face off in Tuesday’s Nations League fixture, promising an intriguing contest between the two sides. Below is an analysis of their recent form, head-to-head statistics, and predictions for the game.   Hungary Hungary comes into the match buoyed by their 2-0 victory over Bosnia in their last Nations League outing. Despite controlling only 34% …

Albania is set to face Ukraine in Tuesday’s Nations League fixture, with both teams aiming for a positive result. Here’s a detailed preview of the match, including recent form, head-to-head statistics, and predictions.   Albania Albania enters the match on a high after a narrow 1-0 victory over Georgia in their last Nations League outing. Despite having only 36% possession, …

The Czech Republic is set to face Georgia in a crucial Nations League match on Tuesday. Here’s an overview of the teams’ recent performances, head-to-head history, and predictions for the game.   Czech Republic The Czech Republic enters this game following a 1-1 draw against Ukraine in their previous Nations League match. During that game, they had 48% possession and …