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U.S. President Joe Biden is working towards securing a ceasefire in Gaza and a hostage release deal by the end of next week, while also trying to prevent potential attacks from Iran and Hezbollah that could disrupt these efforts, according to U.S. officials who spoke to Axios. Biden expressed cautious optimism on Friday, telling reporters, “I’m optimistic. It’s far from …

Over the past 10 months of cross-border clashes with Israel, Hezbollah has gradually revealed more of its military capabilities, according to analysts. On Friday, the group, backed by Iran, released footage showing what appeared to be underground missile facilities, heightening concerns about the potential for full-scale war. Hezbollah, which has been engaging in almost daily exchanges of fire with Israeli …

Lebanon’s health ministry reported that an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon overnight resulted in the deaths of 10 Syrians, following the Israeli military’s targeting of what it described as “weapons stores” belonging to Hezbollah. This strike in the Nabatieh region marks one of the deadliest incidents in southern Lebanon since the escalation of conflict between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, …

A U.S. official issued a strong warning that Iran would face severe consequences and risk halting progress toward a Gaza ceasefire if it chooses to strike Israel in retaliation for the killing of a senior Hamas leader. The official, speaking anonymously to reporters, emphasized, “The United States would advise the Iranians — and many are already considering this — not …

Hamas announced its rejection of “new conditions” presented in a Gaza ceasefire proposal during two days of U.S.-led talks in Qatar. Diplomatic efforts have yet to alleviate the suffering caused by more than 10 months of conflict, though U.S. President Joe Biden claimed after the latest round of negotiations that “we are closer than we have ever been.” Biden is …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Friday accused the caretaker government of “high treason” due to the situation unfolding in southern Lebanon. Speaking at a press conference, Geagea emphasized that, despite being a caretaker government, it remains responsible for the Lebanese people. Geagea noted that U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein arrived with proposals and met with various officials but ultimately received …

This match carries significant stakes for both teams, with Dyn. Kyiv fighting to avoid relegation and Salzburg aiming to secure a spot in the playoffs. Despite their contrasting goals, both sides have shown a tendency to draw, with Dyn. Kyiv recording six draws in 12 home games at this level, while Salzburg has performed well enough to maintain a strong …

Al Wahda Mecca is set to take on Al Riyadh SC in a Professional League match at the King Abdulaziz Sports City Stadium on August 22, 2024. This season has been challenging for Al Wahda Mecca, as they have suffered 4 losses in their last 6 matches. In contrast, Al Riyadh SC has shown some resilience, managing to secure 2 …