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The Israeli military reported that it targeted a Hezbollah cell in the town of Hula, southern Lebanon. According to the military, the airstrike occurred shortly after Division 91’s fire brigade forces identified the cell, as stated on their X account. Lebanon’s National News Agency confirmed that a drone strike hit a house in Hula with two missiles, resulting in injuries.

Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has reported the death of Mustafa Hassan Fawaz, also known as Fidaa, though they did not provide details on the location or timing of his death. Fawaz, aged 49, was from the town of Dabaal in southern Lebanon, as mentioned by the group on Telegram. Hezbollah and the Israeli army have been engaging in daily air attacks …

In its latest update, the army reported that unmanned aircraft targeted areas in northern Israel. Firefighters are currently battling a fire caused by one of the two drones, and fortunately, no casualties have been reported. The military also mentioned that it is conducting strikes on various locations in southern Lebanon. Clashes between Hezbollah and Israel have become almost daily since …

Hezbollah and its Palestinian ally Hamas announced they launched rocket attacks on Israeli positions on Saturday (Jul 20) to retaliate for a strike that injured civilians in southern Lebanon and due to the casualties from the Gaza conflict. Hezbollah has been exchanging nearly daily fire with Israeli forces in support of Hamas since the militant group’s October 7 attack on …

On Friday, Alvaro Morata completed his transfer to AC Milan from Atletico Madrid, just days after helping Spain win Euro 2024. The 31-year-old striker has agreed to a four-year contract with Milan, stepping in to fill the void left by Olivier Giroud, who recently moved to Los Angeles FC. “Morata has joined the Rossoneri until June 30, 2028, with an …

The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony next Friday promises to be a joyful, daring, and unconventional spectacle, blending artists and athletes in a celebration of Paris, France, and the Games along the Seine River, according to the event’s organizers. Unlike previous Olympics, the Paris 2024 opening ceremony will not be held in a stadium. Instead, dozens of boats will carry thousands …

The Football Association (FA) has begun the search for a new England manager after Gareth Southgate resigned following England’s Euro 2024 final defeat against Spain. The FA is looking for a manager capable of leading the team to victory in a major tournament. Southgate’s resignation on Tuesday concluded his eight-year tenure, prompting the FA to identify potential successors. Some of …

Rafael Nadal advanced to the semi-finals of the Bastad Open on Friday, defeating Argentina’s Mariano Navone in a grueling match that lasted three hours and 59 minutes. The final score was 6-7 (2/7), 7-5, 7-5. This marks the first time the 22-time Grand Slam champion has reached the last four of a tournament since Wimbledon two years ago. “It was …