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A senior Lebanese leader, described as “credible,” told al-Joumhouria newspaper that there is no substantial evidence or reliable information suggesting that a large-scale war will break out in the region, despite widespread speculation to the contrary. The leader emphasized that the heightened rhetoric and fears of an impending war are exaggerated, likely intended to pressure Hezbollah and dissuade it from …

China has advised its citizens in Lebanon to leave the country “as soon as possible” due to escalating tensions following an Israeli strike that killed a senior Palestinian militant. The Chinese embassy in Beirut highlighted the increasingly complex and dangerous security situation, particularly in the southern and Nabatieh regions of Lebanon, which have been designated as extremely high-risk areas. The …

The Palestinian Health Ministry has reported that three people were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a home in the occupied West Bank. The strike took place overnight in the Tulkarem refugee camp, an area with a dense residential population dating back to the 1948 war around the time of Israel’s establishment. The ministry did not clarify whether the victims …

Israeli warplanes carried out a series of airstrikes overnight into Thursday on more than ten southern border towns and a town near Sarafand. According to the Israeli military, the targets included Hezbollah’s weapons depots, military buildings, and a launch site. The strikes specifically hit areas such as Kfarshouba, Shihine, al-Jebbayn, al-Khiam, Kfarkela, Mhaybib, Aita al-Shaab, al-Naqoura, and Tefahta near Saida. …

President Joe Biden has been in discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the United States urges both Israel and Hamas to accept a “bridging proposal” that could pave the way for a cease-fire in Gaza. However, significant challenges remain, particularly concerning the presence of Israeli troops in two critical corridors in Gaza, which has tempered Biden’s initial optimism …

Egypt has expressed doubt over the proposed plan intended to close the gaps in cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, as new details emerged just before the talks were set to resume in Cairo. This skepticism has cast a shadow over the optimism that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken brought into his recent visit to the Middle East. The …

In a Premier League clash at Bloomfield Stadium on August 24, 2024, Maccabi Tel Aviv is set to take on Hapoel Katamon. Maccabi Tel Aviv comes into this match fresh off a win in their most recent home league game, while Hapoel Katamon enters the contest following a loss in their last away fixture. Historically, Maccabi Tel Aviv has dominated this …

Venezia might have faced some challenges at home recently, but they have shown strong form on the road, earning ten points out of a possible 15 in their away games. In contrast, Fiorentina has struggled significantly at home, losing seven of their last nine matches at this level, which explains why they are currently in a difficult position. High-scoring matches …