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On Wednesday, Hezbollah launched attacks on two Israeli command centers in northern Israel as a retaliatory act against an Israeli airstrike that killed a Hezbollah commander in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah reported that it struck an air control command center in Meron using a barrage of artillery shells, Katyusha rockets, and heavy rockets. Additionally, they targeted the Biranit barracks with heavy …

On Wednesday, Palestinians across the Middle East commemorated the anniversary of their mass displacement from what is now Israel with protests and various events. This remembrance comes amid growing concerns about the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Nakba, meaning “catastrophe” in Arabic, refers to the expulsion of 700,000 Palestinians during the 1948 conflict surrounding the creation of Israel. Since the …

Parliament met on Wednesday to address the Syrian refugee crisis and the recent controversial EU aid package, with lawmakers from across the political spectrum calling for increased refugee returns and stricter measures. “Lebanon’s fate hinges on this session,” said Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri as he opened the meeting. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati emphasized the need for national consensus to …

On Wednesday, the European Union called on Israel to immediately halt its military operation in Gaza’s Rafah, cautioning that continued action could damage its relationship with the bloc. “If Israel persists with its military operation in Rafah, it will inevitably place significant strain on the EU’s relationship with Israel,” stated EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell in an official statement.

Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli strike on a car in southern Lebanon on Tuesday resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a Hezbollah field commander, according to a source close to the Iran-backed group. Following Hamas’ attack on southern Israel on October 7, which ignited the Gaza conflict, Israel and Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas, have been …

The upcoming Copa Libertadores match on Thursday features Fluminense facing off against Cerro Porteno. **Fluminense** Fluminense is eager to bounce back after a 2-1 defeat to São Paulo in their last Serie A match. During that encounter, Fluminense held 51% of possession and made 7 attempts on goal, with 2 on target. However, São Paulo was more effective, netting 3 …

The upcoming Copa Libertadores match on Thursday will see Fluminense square off against Cerro Porteno. **Fluminense** Coming off a 2-1 defeat in their last Serie A game against São Paulo, Fluminense is eager to return to form. In that match, they maintained 51% possession and had 7 shots on goal, with 2 on target, but São Paulo managed 15 shots, …

The upcoming Ligue 1 encounter at Stade Auguste-Delaune pits Reims against Marseille this Wednesday. **Reims** Reims enters this match after a 1-1 draw against Brest in their last Ligue 1 fixture. During that game, Reims controlled 40% of possession and managed 8 attempts on goal, with 2 on target. Marshall Munetsi was the scorer for Reims at the 25th minute, …