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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had confirmed support for a U.S. proposal aimed at bridging gaps to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, and urged Hamas to do the same. Blinken, after a three-hour discussion with Netanyahu in Jerusalem, reported that Netanyahu had committed to sending a delegation to the upcoming …

On Monday, Israel targeted Hezbollah’s weapons storage facilities deep within eastern Lebanon, according to a source close to Hezbollah, speaking with AFP. This attack occurred far from the southern border, which has been a frequent site of clashes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces. The individual, linked to the Iran-supported group, confirmed that the airstrikes were aimed at Hezbollah’s armories in …

An explosion in Tel Aviv on Sunday evening has been officially labeled as a terror attack by Israeli police and the Shin Bet, Israel’s domestic security service. The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, claimed responsibility for the incident via a statement on its Telegram channel. According to police, the individual suspected of carrying the explosive device died in …

This match is critical for both teams, with Aston Villa fighting relegation and Arsenal aiming to secure a playoff spot. Despite their differing goals, both teams have shown a propensity for draws; Aston Villa has tied six out of 12 home games in the fourth tier, while Arsenal has been performing well in the Premier League. Aston Villa’s home games …

Barcelona has been capitalizing on their home-field strength, securing ten victories in their last 13 home games as they aim for promotion from LaLiga. In contrast, Athletic Bilbao has faced challenges during their away games, with seven losses in their last 13 fourth-tier away matches, which has hindered their playoff aspirations. In their recent history of 20 away matches in …

Eintracht Frankfurt and Dortmund are set to clash at Dortmund’s home stadium, with both teams recently experiencing a high number of draws. Frankfurt has ended even in four of their last five second-tier Bundesliga matches, while Dortmund has drawn four out of their last seven games in the top-tier Bundesliga. Dortmund rarely plays to a 0-0 draw, with only one …

Montpellier started their season with a victory but has since faced challenges, losing eight of their subsequent ten Ligue 1 matches. In contrast, PSG has been in formidable form, securing 13 wins from their last 20 home games, positioning them well to challenge the league’s current bottom team. Recent games for PSG have been high-scoring affairs, with the last six …

Lately, Al Nassr has been performing exceptionally well on their home turf, racking up six wins during an unbeaten streak in some matches, setting them up with high morale for their upcoming fixture. In contrast, Al Raed has been struggling, especially in their away games, failing to secure a win in their last 10 matches in the Saudi Professional League …