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The United Nations Security Council has renewed the mandate of the U.N. peacekeeping force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) for another year, urging a “de-escalation” amid the recent spike in violence between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah. The resolution, adopted unanimously, extends the UNIFIL mandate until August 31, 2025. This peacekeeping force, consisting of over 10,000 personnel, has been stationed in …

The Israeli military reported that it killed a key Palestinian Islamic Jihad operative in an airstrike near the Syria-Lebanon border, while a conflict monitor reported that four people were killed in the attack. The Al-Quds Brigades, the military wing of Islamic Jihad, confirmed that three of its fighters based in Syria were killed, while Lebanon’s Hezbollah stated that one of …

On Wednesday, Israel intensified its military operations across the West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least nine Palestinians and the complete isolation of the city of Jenin, as reported by Palestinian officials. This is part of an ongoing series of daily raids since the conflict escalated from Gaza on October 7. Palestinian militant factions reported clashes with the …

Real Madrid’s pursuit of the LaLiga title looks promising, with their recent form showing six wins in their last seven home matches, bolstering their campaign for a top position. Meanwhile, Betis has struggled significantly in their away games, losing nine of their last 11 matches on the road. This season, Real Madrid has played 16 home games in LaLiga, with …

Bayer Leverkusen has shown impressive dominance at home, winning nine of their last ten Bundesliga matches. This strong home form is vital as they continue their push for promotion. In contrast, RB Leipzig is facing a difficult period, battling against relegation after suffering nine defeats in their last 13 games. Interestingly, RB Leipzig has been involved in 13 consecutive Bundesliga …

Barcelona has been in remarkable form, winning 15 of their last 16 top-tier matches, including a recent run of five straight victories. On the other hand, Valladolid has struggled on the road, losing six of their last eight LaLiga away games, including a loss to Barcelona. Analyzing their recent performances, Valladolid’s last 16 LaLiga matches have mostly featured fewer than …

AC Milan’s recent matches have been particularly exciting, with both teams managing to score in seven of their last eight Serie A games. Lazio has shown a similar pattern, with both teams finding the net in eight of their last ten matches. This suggests that the upcoming game is likely to see goals from both sides, making it improbable that …

Athletic Bilbao has been struggling at home recently, losing eight of their last ten LaLiga matches and failing to find the back of the net in their last four games. Atlético Madrid, on the other hand, hasn’t been particularly dominant on the road but has only suffered one defeat in their last seven away games. Despite their struggles, Athletic Bilbao’s …