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Ibrahim Akil, whom Israel claimed to have killed in an airstrike on Beirut’s southern suburbs on Friday, was the head of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit and had been on a U.S. sanctions list for nearly a decade. The United States had identified Akil as a “key leader” within Hezbollah and had offered a $7 million reward for information about him. …

Israel’s Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, stated on Friday that the nation’s adversaries would not find safety in Beirut’s southern suburb, where an airstrike killed a key Hezbollah commander. “Our enemies have no safe haven — not even in the Dahieh in Beirut,” Gallant posted on X, referencing the area where Israel confirmed the death of Ibrahim Akil, the commander of …

Israel announced that it had killed the commander of Hezbollah’s elite Radwan unit in a strike on Friday, which Lebanese officials reported left 12 people dead and many others wounded in Hezbollah’s stronghold in Beirut.   Iranian Embassy Condemns the Attack Following the strike, the Iranian embassy in Lebanon condemned what it called “Israeli madness” after the assault on Hezbollah’s …

Wycombe has been in impressive form at home, winning 17 of their last 21 top-tier fixtures, with a remarkable goal difference of 54-5 across those victories. In contrast, Aston Villa has struggled in away games, securing just one win from their last nine outings in the EFL Cup. Wycombe’s home games in the competition have been particularly eventful, with at …

Ahead of their next match, AFC Wimbledon has been struggling at home, with three draws and six losses in their last nine top-tier games. Facing Newcastle, even though they haven’t been at their peak lately, won’t make things easier, as the defending champions have won four of their last seven EFL Cup away games. One consistent trend when Newcastle plays …

Manchester City has strong aspirations for the EFL Cup, supported by an impressive recent home record of six wins in seven matches. This excellent form has significantly boosted their chances of securing a spot at the top level of the competition. In contrast, Watford has struggled away from home, losing nine of their last 12 trips, regardless of the division …

Chelsea have had a tough time in recent EFL Cup outings, losing nine of their last ten matches, leaving their supporters with little to cheer about and making a return to form in the competition seem unlikely. On the other hand, Barrow is aiming for a top-flight title, having secured nine wins in 15 away games this season. Chelsea’s recent …

While Alaves are still in contention for a playoff spot, their recent form has been disappointing, managing just 12 points from their last 11 matches. In contrast, Real Madrid have enjoyed a strong run at home this season, winning 14 out of 19 games and scoring a total of 46 goals. Alaves have been remarkably consistent in their LaLiga fixtures, …