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On Wednesday, Israeli soldiers destroyed the home of a Palestinian, Basil Shehadeh, who is accused of aiding in an attack that resulted in the death of four Israelis near a West Bank settlement in June. Witnesses reported that Basil Shehadeh was arrested for allegedly assisting two Palestinians, Muhannad Shehadeh and Khaled Sabah, in carrying out the shooting at a gas …

On Tuesday, NATO finalized a substantial $1.2 billion contract to manufacture approximately 220,000 artillery shells, a move aimed at replenishing the ammunition stocks of its member nations. This initiative is particularly significant as these countries have been supplying Ukraine with ammunition in its ongoing conflict against Russia’s invasion. The 155-millimeter ammunition, which is in high demand, will be procured under …

Walid Jumblat, the former leader of the Progressive Socialist Party, is expressing frustration over Lebanon’s prolonged absence of a president, which has been ongoing for over a year amid political deadlock. In an interview published Wednesday in al-Akhbar, Jumblat voiced his exasperation, particularly with the Christian factions’ failure to reach an agreement for two years. He stated his readiness to …

In a meeting with local authorities in northern Israel, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant advised against setting a specific date for resettling residents in the north. This recommendation was made to avoid giving Hezbollah any strategic advantage. Israeli media reports that Gallant emphasized the importance of ambiguity in this matter. Gallant also stressed the necessity of completely dismantling Hamas before …

During a tumultuous parliamentary session on Wednesday, members of the Lebanese parliament engaged in a heated debate over the 2024 state budget. The session was marked by loud exchanges and accusations among MPs. Change MP Melhem Khalaf abruptly left the session following a heated exchange with Speaker Nabih Berri. Khalaf was denied the opportunity to speak, having criticized the decision …

In a turbulent session on Wednesday, the Lebanese Parliament gathered to debate the 2024 state budget amidst intense arguments and accusations among the members. The session escalated when Change MP Melhem Khalaf left after a dispute with Speaker Nabih Berri. Khalaf criticized the session’s timing, arguing that the parliament’s focus should be on electing a president rather than discussing the …

Over the past few weeks, Israel has shifted its military tactics to focus on targeted killings, following more than three months of almost daily confrontations with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. This strategy change was evident on Wednesday when the Israeli army carried out bombings in several southern Lebanese border towns, including the use of white phosphorus bombs. The towns affected …

Researchers have raised concerns about the potential danger posed by viruses long buried beneath Arctic permafrost and other frozen regions. According to a report in The Guardian, scientists warn that melting Arctic permafrost, accelerated by global warming, could unleash ‘zombie viruses’, posing serious global health risks. This heightened concern about these ancient viruses comes in the wake of rising global …