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The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) is urgently seeking a new round of funding from the European Union, with a critical deadline approaching amidst concerns of an impending Israeli ground operation in Rafah. Rafah has become a sanctuary for many civilians fleeing the conflict. UNRWA, already in turmoil due to accusations …

During his visit to Lebanon, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian expressed Tehran’s involvement in global and regional efforts to address the crisis initiated by Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip, according to a report. He emphasized the importance of pursuing a resolution that begins with ceasing Israeli hostilities in Gaza. A notable parliamentary source shared with Asharq al-Awsat newspaper …

On Monday, an Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon severely injured a Hezbollah official by targeting his vehicle, according to a Lebanese security source speaking to AFP. The ongoing conflict, which erupted on October 7 between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip, has seen frequent exchanges of fire between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an ally of Hamas. The security source …

Recent delegations from France encompassing diplomatic, military, and security representatives have made trips to Lebanon and Israel with the objective of formulating a plan to resolve tensions along the Lebanese-Israeli border, according to a report released on Monday by al-Akhbar newspaper. The report highlighted French assurances to Lebanese officials of imminent progress towards a Gaza ceasefire, as guaranteed by Washington, …

Hezbollah’s leader, Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, recently held discussions with Ziyad al-Nakhala, the leader of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad. The meeting focused on the ongoing situation in the Gaza Strip, the West Bank, and other areas of conflict, as stated in a Hezbollah announcement. Since October 8, Hezbollah has launched 1013 attacks against northern Israel, showing solidarity with Gaza and Hamas. …

In an iconic moment at Camp David, Maryland, under President Jimmy Carter’s watchful eye, Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin sealed a historic peace deal with a handshake. This agreement has maintained peace between Israel and Egypt for over four decades, a beacon of stability in a tumultuous region. Despite challenges, including two Palestinian Intifadas and …

In an audacious early morning operation in southern Gaza, Israeli forces successfully extracted two hostages from a well-defended apartment amidst a firefight, marking a moment of symbolic victory for Israel. This operation resulted in the death of at least 50 Palestinians, including women and children, as reported by health officials in Gaza. This raid was part of Israel’s intensified efforts …

NASA has embarked on an ambitious journey with its massive airborne laboratory, the DC-8, conducting extensive flights across Asia to improve air pollution forecasting and management models. This endeavor aims to pinpoint the sources and patterns of air pollution, a critical step towards developing more accurate systems for public alerts. Given that air pollution contributes to millions of fatalities each …