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President-elect Donald Trump has conveyed to the Biden administration his anticipation of advancements in securing a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, according to a report from Israeli news outlet Ynet. Quoting unnamed U.S. officials, the report mentions that U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein is optimistic that the two parties can come to an agreement, potentially concluding over a year of …

Lebanese state media reported an Israeli airstrike on a residence in Baalbek, a major city in the east, on Sunday without any prior warning from the Israeli military. According to the National News Agency, “enemy aircraft targeted a home in Baalbek’s al-Lakkis neighborhood.” The NNA had also reported an unusual Israeli strike north of Beirut in Almat, a Shiite-majority village …

Lebanon’s health ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike on Sunday in the village of Almat, located north of Beirut, resulted in the deaths of 20 people, including three children. Six others were injured in the incident, according to the ministry’s updated toll. Local television networks indicated that 35 people, who had been displaced from Baalbek, were inside the building at …

A series of Israeli airstrikes on eastern and southern Lebanon on Saturday resulted in at least 33 deaths as Israel escalated its attacks on Hezbollah. According to the Lebanese health ministry, Israeli raids targeted the Baalbek-Hermel region in the east, killing 20 people, including 11 in Knaissseh, an area known for Hezbollah’s presence. The strikes also injured 14 others. In …

Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs Ron Dermer, a close advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recently made a confidential trip to Russia to seek a potential settlement with Lebanon, according to Israeli army radio. The visit reportedly took place just days after Israel’s October 26 strike on Iran, though Dermer’s office has declined to confirm or comment on the matter. …

Belgium’s golden era in football has clearly reached its end in recent years, with the team now facing the challenge of rebuilding following disappointing performances in the 2022 World Cup and their last European Championship. This rebuilding process will be a difficult one for the Red Devils, who began their Nations League campaign with a 3-1 victory over Israel, followed …

Slovenia currently sits in third place in Group 3, tied in points with the top two teams. Benjamin Sesko and his teammates are still in contention for either direct promotion to League A or a spot in the play-offs but could also face a relegation play-off. They began the campaign strong, drawing 1-1 with Austria and defeating Kazakhstan 3-0 but …

Ireland is currently positioned in third place in Group 2 of League B in the Nations League, trailing second place by six points. With a three-point lead over the last-place team, Ireland is aiming to secure its spot to avoid direct relegation and potentially compete in a relegation play-off. They have managed only one victory so far, a 2-1 win …