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The Israeli military initiated what it described as “preemptive” strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, following the Iran-backed group’s own attacks in response to the killing of a high-ranking commander. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced that around 100 of its fighter jets “struck and destroyed thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels” at numerous launch sites across Lebanon on Sunday. These …

Israel announced on Saturday that its military is on high alert for potential retaliatory strikes from Hezbollah or Iran, following the recent targeted killings of key figures in these groups. Reports in Israeli media suggest that assessments are being made about the possibility of an imminent attack by Hezbollah. Both Hezbollah and Iran have been issuing threats of retaliation after …

Three fires broke out on a Greek-flagged oil tanker in the Red Sea, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Friday, just a day after rescuers had evacuated the crew following an attack by Yemeni Houthi militants. The Houthis, aligned with Iran and controlling large parts of Yemen, claimed responsibility for the assault on the Sounion oil …

The Israeli military reported that Hezbollah had been planning a “wide attack” on targets in both northern and central Israel, but their efforts were thwarted, according to spokesperson Lt. Col. Nadav Shoshani. Shoshani stated that while Hezbollah mainly focused on targets in northern Israel, they also had plans for attacks in central Israel, which were prevented by Israel’s preemptive strikes …

The Israeli military reported that around 100 of its fighter jets “struck and destroyed thousands of Hezbollah rocket launcher barrels, which were positioned for immediate firing toward northern and central Israel.” According to the military, “over 40 launch areas in Lebanon were targeted during these strikes.” Hezbollah has not yet responded to these claims. Lebanese state media, NNA, reported that …

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Espanyol’s last appearance in LaLiga ended in a disappointing defeat, capping off a stretch where they managed to earn just one point from seven matches. In contrast, Atl. Madrid have been formidable at home, securing eight wins in their last 11 fixtures in the league, suggesting that Espanyol could face a tough challenge in their return. For those hoping to …

Partizan are set to finish at the bottom of their Conference League group, which is not surprising given their struggles in this competition. While Gent have also had their challenges, their record of 10 wins in their last 17 home matches indicates they should have the edge in this matchup. Gent’s recent games in the Conference League have tended to …