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The Gaza civil defense agency reported discovering around 60 bodies after Israeli troops withdrew from parts of Gaza City on Friday amid intense fighting in the region. This discovery came as international mediators worked to end the conflict that has now persisted for ten months. At a NATO summit in Washington on Thursday, U.S. President Joe Biden mentioned that despite …

Hamas is proposing during ceasefire negotiations that a neutral government of non-partisan figures govern post-war Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank, according to a statement from a member of the Palestinian Islamist movement’s political bureau. “We suggested that a non-partisan national competency government oversee Gaza and the West Bank after the conflict,” Hossam Badran stated about the ongoing discussions between …

The United Nations chief has made a plea for funding to support the struggling UN agency assisting Palestinian refugees in Gaza and the broader Middle East. He criticized Israel for issuing evacuation orders that force Palestinians to move “like human pinballs across a landscape of destruction and death.” Secretary-General Antonio Guterres addressed a donor conference, highlighting that UNRWA, the agency …

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea has emphasized that Lebanon cannot afford to wait for a resolution in Gaza before addressing its own issues. He stressed the urgency for the government to take immediate and decisive action regarding the southern front by implementing Resolution 1701. Geagea criticized the activation of the southern front, calling it a “major sin” rather than a …

An Israeli official has confirmed that Mohammad Deif, the head of Hamas’ military wing, was the target of Saturday’s Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis. The official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity pending a formal announcement, mentioned that Rafa Salama, another senior Hamas official, was also targeted in the strike. Details about whether the …

Will the players be able to handle strong shots? On July 13 at 17:00, Leyre Romero Gormaz and Mia Ristic will test their abilities in the “WTA Palermo” tournament. Below, we have made a prediction for the upcoming match, considering all the players’ statistical data. Leyre Romero Gormaz: Last 10 Matches Statistics Match Outcomes: Romero Gormaz has won 6 out …

Seventh seed Jasmine Paolini will face 31st seed Barbora Krejcikova in the 2024 Wimbledon Championships final. The match will take place at Centre Court at the All England Tennis Club on Saturday, starting at 1400 hrs BST. Krejcikova, aiming for her second Grand Slam title, secured her spot in the final by defeating former Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina in a …

DC United will aim to bounce back from a crushing 5-0 defeat to Orlando City as they face Nashville on Sunday morning. The capital club has been facing defensive challenges recently, conceding 14 goals in their last four MLS matches. To add to their troubles, defender Lucas Bartlett will be unavailable due to suspension, making a home win unlikely. Nashville, …