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On Tuesday, the Israeli military announced it had initiated precise strikes against Hezbollah targets in southwest Lebanon, further intensifying its ground operations along Lebanon’s coastline after increasing troop deployment. According to an official statement on its Telegram channel, “Yesterday (Monday), the 146th Division began limited, localized, targeted operational activities against Hezbollah terror targets and infrastructure in southwestern Lebanon.” This military …

The United States has cautioned Israel against targeting Beirut airport and the access roads leading to it amid ongoing intensive airstrikes in Beirut’s southern suburbs. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller emphasized the importance of keeping these routes open not only for Americans seeking to leave Lebanon but also for international citizens. On Monday, Israeli forces launched an airstrike near Beirut’s …

Hezbollah has instructed its fighters to refrain from attacking Israeli forces who have positioned themselves behind a U.N. peacekeeping base near the Lebanese border village of Maroun al-Ras. This directive was issued following a statement from UNIFIL, the U.N. peacekeeping operation, which labeled Israel’s nearby military activities as “extremely dangerous” and a threat to their peacekeepers’ safety. UNIFIL had also …

On Tuesday, Hezbollah’s Deputy Chief Sheikh Naim Qassem declared that the group’s military strength remains robust despite enduring weeks of intense Israeli airstrikes. During a televised speech, Qassem emphasized Hezbollah’s resilience and operational successes, noting, “Hundreds of rockets and dozens of drones have been launched, targeting numerous Israeli settlements and cities… I assure you that our capabilities are intact.” Qassem’s …

On Tuesday, the Israeli military reported that around 85 projectiles were launched from Lebanon towards northern Israel, impacting areas including the Upper Galilee, Central Galilee, and Haifa Bay, coinciding with a televised address by Hezbollah’s deputy chief, Naim Qassem. During this attack, a 70-year-old woman suffered moderate injuries from shrapnel, and Israeli media showcased footage showing light damage to structures …

Recent weeks have seen the Biden administration grow “increasingly distrustful” of the Israeli government’s statements about its military and diplomatic strategies amid ongoing conflicts, according to reports from Axios based on information from four U.S. officials. The trust issues have been exacerbated by Israel’s planned retaliation against Iran for a significant missile attack, necessitating coordination with the U.S. given potential …

Last season, Hungary was a pleasant surprise in the Nations League A, securing second place in their group behind Italy and ahead of powerhouses Germany and England. This year, however, the challenges have mounted for the Hungarian team. They began with a harsh 5-0 defeat in Germany and followed with a 0-0 draw at home against Bosnia-Herzegovina, the perceived weakest …

Albania is set to finish at the bottom of the UEFA Nations League, a position that comes as no surprise given their series of defeats in the competition. While the Czech Republic hasn’t been particularly impressive lately, their home record—10 wins in their last 18 matches—indicates they are likely to perform well. Albania has been part of some high-scoring games …