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A flurry of diplomatic efforts is underway to manage an anticipated Israeli retaliation against Hezbollah, according to Lebanon’s top diplomat. This follows an attack, attributed to the group, that resulted in civilian casualties in the annexed Golan Heights. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed on Sunday to “hit the enemy hard” after rocket fire killed 12 minors, raising concerns that …

Lebanon has requested an international investigation into a strike that killed 12 people, including children, in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, cautioning against a large-scale retaliation. The Israeli military reported that Hezbollah fired an Iranian-made rocket on Saturday, which hit a football field in Majdal Shams, a Druze Arab town, resulting in the deaths of children and teenagers. Hezbollah, while claiming …

Hezbollah has vacated positions in southern and eastern Lebanon following Israeli threats of retaliation for a deadly strike in the annexed Golan Heights, according to a source close to the group. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant vowed to “hit the enemy hard” after rocket fire from Lebanon killed 12 minors in Majdal Shams, escalating fears that the Gaza conflict could …

On Monday morning, a drone strike killed two individuals riding a motorcycle on a road between Shaqra and the southern border town of Mays al-Jabal. An earlier strike targeted a car, injuring two people. The drone then struck the approaching motorcycle, injuring a nearby child. Hezbollah confirmed the death of two of its fighters, stating they were “on the road …

A strike that resulted in the deaths of 12 young people in Majdal Shams, located in the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights, prompted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to cut short his U.S. trip and return home. Israel has accused Lebanon’s Hezbollah of firing a Falaq-1 Iranian rocket, but the Iran-backed group has denied any involvement. Upon his return, Netanyahu immediately convened …

Anticipation is building for the upcoming Olympics clash on Tuesday between the Dominican Republic U23 and Uzbekistan U23. Below you’ll find predictions, poll results, and statistics for the match, along with the latest betting odds.   Dominican Republic U23 The Dominican Republic U23 team is looking to bounce back after a 1-3 defeat to Spain U23 in their last Olympics …

Spain U23 will face Egypt U23 in Tuesday’s Olympics match. Below are our predictions, poll, and stats for the Spain U23 vs. Egypt U23 game, along with the latest betting odds.   Spain U23 Recent Form: DWWLWW Spain U23 are coming off a solid 3-1 victory against the Dominican Republic U23. Goals were scored by Fermín López (24′), Álex Baena …

The upcoming Olympics match on Tuesday features Morocco U23 against Iraq U23. Below are our predictions, statistics, and match poll for Morocco U23 vs. Iraq U23, along with the latest betting odds.   Morocco U23 Morocco U23 will be looking to improve after their recent 2-1 loss to Ukraine U23. Soufiane Rahimi scored the sole goal for Morocco U23 in …