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On Sunday, Israeli forces arrested two sisters of Saleh al-Arouri, a prominent Hamas leader recently killed in Lebanon, as reported by Palestinian sources and the Israeli army. Arouri, Hamas’ deputy leader, was believed to have been killed in a Beirut suburb on January 2, likely due to an Israeli drone strike, raising concerns about the escalation of Israel’s conflict in …

On Saturday, Russia launched a substantial missile and drone attack against Ukraine, marking the fourth major offensive since December 29. This move raises concerns about Russia’s strategy to overpower Ukraine’s air defenses. The Ukrainian Air Force reported that the Russian attack consisted of 40 offensive weapons, including various missiles and strike drones. Ukraine’s air defense managed to intercept eight missiles …

North Korea launched a ballistic missile into the sea near the east coast of the Korean peninsula, as confirmed by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The Japanese Coast Guard, referencing the Ministry of Defense, reported that the missile, presumed to be ballistic in nature, traveled approximately 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) before descending into the sea. The JCS indicated …

With the arrival of winter, the situation has worsened for those living in exposed conditions, as noted by a UN official. Over 1.4 million individuals are residing in crowded and unsanitary conditions in UN shelters, facing a severe shortage of food and basic hygiene amenities, as stated by Lazzarini. Lazzarini also highlighted the impact of the war on Israelis, particularly …

An estimated 120,000 individuals gathered in Tel Aviv for a rally, organized by the Hostages and Missing Persons Families Forum, to mark the 100th day of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. The event, named the “100 Days of Hell rally,” commenced at 8 p.m. local time (1 p.m. ET) on Saturday and was set to continue until 8 p.m. …

On Sunday, Hezbollah escalated its offensive against Israeli military sites, a marked increase in aggression from recent days. This upsurge came just hours ahead of a speech by Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, which was to commemorate a week since Israel’s killing of Wissam Tawil, a high-ranking official in Hezbollah’s military. Hezbollah issued a statement claiming responsibility for an attack …

On Sunday, Israeli forces eliminated four militants who infiltrated the Shebaa Farms from Lebanon, as reported by the Israeli military. This incident escalates the ongoing tension on the 100th day of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Israeli news sources have also reported the wounding of five Israeli soldiers during the clash. The border between Israel and Lebanon has been …

South Africa has reported backing from over 50 nations for its accusation at the United Nations’ highest court, claiming Israel committed genocide against Palestinians during the Gaza conflict. Contrastingly, the United States and other countries have strongly dismissed these allegations, asserting Israel’s actions don’t constitute a breach of the U.N. Genocide Convention. Many countries have yet to voice their stance. …