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Hamas has urged Palestinians in Israel and the West Bank to engage in confrontations against Israel throughout the forthcoming month of Ramadan. Osama Hamdan, a spokesman for Hamas, conveyed this message to journalists in Beirut, emphasizing the intention for Ramadan to be a period of continuous conflict. Efforts by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt to establish a ceasefire between …

The Kremlin criticized leaked discussions among German officials about potential military strikes on Crimea, claiming it shows the active involvement of Western nations in the Ukraine conflict. The leak has placed Berlin in an awkward position, especially as it faces calls to send Taurus missiles to Kyiv, which is dealing with a shortage of ammunition. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov emphasized …

Samir Geagea, the head of the Lebanese Forces party, has declared his opposition to compromising Lebanon’s sovereignty to benefit Iran amidst ongoing conflicts between Hezbollah and Israeli forces along the border, now in its fifth month. In an interview with Kuwait’s al-Rai newspaper, published on Monday, Geagea emphasized, “We firmly reject the loss of even a speck of Lebanese territory …

On Monday, Sheikh Nabil Qaouq, a member of Hezbollah’s central council, declared that Hezbollah’s military actions against the Israeli army would persist in solidarity with Gaza and for the defense of their people and homeland. Qaouq emphasized that their responses to attacks are becoming increasingly strong, both in quality and quantity. He mentioned, “The resistance is fully prepared for any …

Researchers have been taken aback by the biological differences observed in babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic. A study in the journal Allergy has shown that these “Covid babies” exhibit changes in their gut microbiome, the community of beneficial and harmful microorganisms in the digestive system. This finding is particularly notable as these children transition into their toddler years and …

Researchers have been taken aback by the biological differences observed in babies born during the COVID-19 pandemic. A study in the journal Allergy has shown that these “Covid babies” exhibit changes in their gut microbiome, the community of beneficial and harmful microorganisms in the digestive system. This finding is particularly notable as these children transition into their toddler years and …

In 2019, the Beresheet space probe, an unmanned lunar lander developed by SpaceIL and Israel Aerospace Industries with support from the Israel Space Agency, met an unfortunate end by crashing into the moon. This incident led to the dispersal of its unique cargo, including tardigrades, across the moon’s surface. Tardigrades, often referred to as water bears, are tiny organisms celebrated …

Warner Bros.’ latest science fiction spectacle, “Dune: Part Two,” soared to the pinnacle of the North American box office over the weekend, garnering an impressive $81.5 million, as reported by industry tracker Exhibitor Relations on Sunday. Industry analyst David A. Gross hailed the film’s debut as a remarkable success for a sci-fi sequel, attributing part of its allure to a …