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An Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza, which was sheltering displaced Palestinians, resulted in the deaths of 18 people, including United Nations staff, according to rescue officials. The Israeli military, however, stated that the target was a Hamas control center within the Al-Jawni School in Nuseirat. This location had been bombed multiple times throughout the 11-month Gaza war. …

A recent Israeli strike in the Syrian-controlled Golan Heights on Thursday killed two individuals associated with Hezbollah, according to a war monitor. Syria’s state news agency, SANA, confirmed that “two citizens were martyred in an Israeli drone attack” targeting a civilian vehicle along the Damascus-Quneitra road in Quneitra province. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights stated that one of the …

European Union’s top diplomat, Josep Borrell, held meetings on Thursday with Lebanon’s Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri and caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati as part of his efforts to prevent the Gaza war from escalating further. During their meeting in Ain el-Tineh, Berri emphasized that Lebanon does not seek war but reserves the right to defend itself. In response, Borrell urged …

Hezbollah targeted the Bayyad Blida post in northern Israel on Thursday, as Israeli forces continued to bomb southern Lebanese villages. Israeli warplanes carried out raids on the outskirts of Yaroun and struck a house in Maroun al-Rass, while artillery fire hit areas near Alma al-Shaab. These clashes coincide with a visit to Lebanon by Josep Borrell, the European Union’s top …

U.S. mediator Amos Hochstein is expected to arrive in the region with a clear message: “Avoid escalation” with Hezbollah, according to a report by Israel’s Channel 12. The report states that Hochstein will deliver a U.S. request to Israeli political leaders, urging them not to take any aggressive actions in the north, as such a move could be “very costly.” …

Hapoel Hadera have been in excellent form at home recently, winning six out of their last eight matches. They are also unbeaten in their last seven top-tier encounters against Maccabi Petah Tikva, claiming victory in three of the last four meetings. On the other hand, Maccabi Petah Tikva have struggled on the road in Ligat ha’Al, managing only three wins …

In the Saudi Arabia Professional League, Taawoun will go up against Al Khaleej Club at King Abdullah Sports City on September 13, 2024. Currently, Taawoun holds 9th place in the league standings, while Al Khaleej Club sits in 11th position. Both teams have earned 3 points so far this season. Taawoun has secured 3 victories in their 6 matches, whereas Al …

Tottenham, a regular contender for the top four in recent years, has fallen short over the past two seasons. However, last season under new manager Ange Postecoglou showed promise. Spurs finished 5th in the Premier League, just two points behind the Champions League spots. Although they missed out on Europe’s top competition, they secured a place in the Europa League …