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On Sunday, refugees fleeing from Lebanon to Syria used a narrow makeshift bridge in Syria’s Qusair area, Homs province, after Israel’s recent strike disabled the official border crossing two days prior. The two countries share a 375-kilometer border, with only three functional crossings remaining. In recent weeks, Israeli airstrikes have struck Lebanon’s Matraba crossing in the northeast, followed by a …

The Lebanese health ministry reported that Israeli strikes on Sunday resulted in at least 21 fatalities across southern Lebanon. In Haret Saida, located near Sidon’s port city, nine individuals lost their lives and 38 were injured, the ministry confirmed. Additionally, seven people—including a nurse and three emergency workers—were killed in the southern village of Ain Baal, while another five died …

Iran’s top Revolutionary Guards commander has warned Israel of severe repercussions following its recent airstrikes on Iranian military sites, according to local media on Monday. Hossein Salami, the head of the Revolutionary Guards, told Tasnim news agency that Israel’s air raids on Saturday “failed to achieve their harmful objectives.” The strikes were reportedly a response to Tehran’s missile attack on …

Lebanon’s health ministry reported that an Israeli airstrike hit the southern city of Tyre on Monday, resulting in at least five fatalities and injuring 10 more. According to the health ministry’s statement, the “Israeli enemy’s strike this morning on a building” in Tyre’s city center “currently stands at five dead and 10 wounded,” with efforts ongoing to clear the debris. …

On Sunday, a Lebanese family gathering was shattered by an Israeli airstrike that leveled their building. Sixty-year-old Hecham al-Baba was visiting his sister, Donize, who insisted he stay for lunch and even encouraged him to invite an old friend over for coffee. Shortly after he entered the bathroom to freshen up, an explosion shook the building, sending al-Baba to the …

Egypt’s president has put forward a proposal for a two-day cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, aimed at the release of four hostages held in Gaza. The plan also includes provisions for the release of some Palestinian prisoners and the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, according to President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, who emphasized that the proposal seeks to “move the …

Al Ahli SC has faced ongoing difficulties in their top-tier away matches, losing 12 out of their last 18 games on the road and managing only two points from their most recent eight away fixtures. In contrast, Al Ittihad, who are in the race for the title, have shown strong form at home, achieving 12 wins out of 18 matches …

Al Orubah has struggled somewhat in their recent home games but has shown much stronger form on the road, securing ten points from a possible 15 in away fixtures. In contrast, Al Okhdood, who has lost seven of their last nine home matches at this level, can only aspire to such consistency. Al Okhdood initially brought some excitement under their …