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Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized on Wednesday that any negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Lebanon must take place “under fire.” He made this statement during an assessment of the situation on the northern front. During his meeting with commanders of the reservist 146th Division, Gallant pointed out that the recent capture of Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon …

French President Emmanuel Macron has added further strain to the already tense relations with Israel through a recent comment regarding the founding of the Israeli state. This remark, quickly criticized by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, was seen as a distortion of historical facts. Macron, aiming to take a firmer stance on Middle East conflicts following Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, …

Maccabi Bnei Raina is set to take on Ironi Kiryat Shmona at Green Stadium in a Premier League match on October 19, 2024. Maccabi Bnei Raina currently occupies 5th place in the league standings with 10 points, while Ironi Kiryat Shmona trails behind in 11th with just 4 points. Maccabi Bnei Raina has shown a tendency to draw at home, …

Bnei Sakhnin will face Beitar Jerusalem at Doha Stadium on October 21, 2024, in a Premier League match. Currently, Bnei Sakhnin is in 9th place with 7 points, while Beitar Jerusalem is 4th with 10 points. Bnei Sakhnin has displayed potential with 2 wins in their last 3 home games, whereas Beitar Jerusalem has experienced only 1 loss in 2 …

Hapoel Haifa and Ironi Tiberias are set to meet in a Premier League match at Sammy Ofer Stadium on October 19, 2024. Both teams are closely matched in the standings, occupying 6th and 7th place with 8 points each. Hapoel Haifa has recorded 6 draws in their 11 matches, while Ironi Tiberias has struggled in away games, suffering 3 losses …

In their nine matches so far, Celta Vigo has managed to secure four victories, three of which came at home in their first three matches at Balaidos against Alaves (2-1), Valencia (3-1), and Valladolid (3-1). However, they narrowly lost a home match to Atlético Madrid (0-1) in the 90th minute. Prior to that setback, Vigo had also suffered a 3-1 …

After losing the German championship for the first time in 12 years last season, Bayern Munich is determined to reclaim the Meisterschale. Under new coach Vincent Kompany, who replaced Thomas Tuchel, the Bavarian giants started the season strong with four consecutive wins, including a 5-0 victory against Werder Bremen. However, they then stumbled with a 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen …

European champions Spain secured their place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals with a dominant 3-0 victory over Serbia on Tuesday. While Spain cruised to victory, Portugal, led by Cristiano Ronaldo, were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw against Scotland. Spain, the reigning Nations League champions, became the second team to secure a spot in the quarter-finals, following Germany, by …