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Israel’s National Security Minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, recently expressed on the social media platform X his advocacy for the permanent occupation of the Gaza Strip. Criticizing a US-supported mediation effort, Ben-Gvir argued that Hamas needs to be decisively defeated until it completely capitulates. He proposed halting all humanitarian aid and fuel transfers to Gaza until Hamas releases all captives. Additionally, he …

In recent hours, the Israeli military has launched multiple attacks throughout the Gaza Strip, resulting in injuries to numerous individuals, according to reports from the Wafa news agency. Details of these attacks include: Israeli fighter jets targeting two towers in the Hamad residential area north of Khan Younis in southern Gaza, where five people were reported injured. Residential buildings west …

Since October 7, the Palestinian Health Ministry reports that approximately 500 healthcare workers have been killed and hundreds more injured due to Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip. The ministry’s statement also highlights that over 310 health workers have been detained and 130 ambulances destroyed by Israeli forces in Gaza. Additionally, health facilities and personnel in the occupied West Bank …

The Israeli military has directed civilians in the al-Jalaa neighborhood of Khan Younis to evacuate due to reported “numerous acts of terrorism” in the area. In a statement shared on the social media platform X, which included a color-coded map showing adjustments to the “humanitarian zone” in southern Gaza, the military emphasized that the warning is meant to minimize harm …

The upcoming Premier League match at El Gouna Stadium this Tuesday features the home team, El Gouna, taking on Baladeyet El-Mahalla. You can find all the analysis, predictions, and the latest betting odds for this match right here.   El Gouna Overview El Gouna is aiming to bounce back after a 1-0 defeat to Zamalek in their last Premier League …

The upcoming Premier League match at the National Bank of Egypt Stadium on Tuesday pits the home team, National Bank of Egypt, against Pharco. Here you’ll find our full analysis, predictions, and a poll for the match, along with the latest betting odds.   National Bank of Egypt Overview The National Bank of Egypt is looking to bounce back after …

Panathinaikos has struggled significantly in the Europa League, consistently facing defeats that have anchored them at the bottom of the league standings. Meanwhile, Ajax, despite some recent form issues, has shown stronger performance with a solid record of 10 wins in their last 18 home games, indicating they are likely to prevail. In matches featuring Panathinaikos on the road in …

CFR Cluj has been exceptional on their home ground this season in the Conference League, amassing 19 points out of a possible 21. Conversely, Maccabi Petah Tikva has faced challenges adapting to a higher level of competition, suffering four losses in seven away matches, which doesn’t bode well for their hopes in a fiercely competitive second tier. Scoring has been …