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In a significant loss for Israeli forces, 21 soldiers were killed in southern Gaza on Monday, marking the heaviest single-day toll for the Israeli military in the region since the onset of the war with Hamas. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated that the soldiers were engaged in dismantling structures and alleged terrorist facilities when they were attacked by a …

Israeli forces have encircled the city of Khan Younis in southern Gaza amid escalating military actions. This situation has caused widespread panic among hundreds of displaced individuals currently sheltering on the grounds of local hospitals. The Palestine Red Crescent Society (PRCS) reports a state of alarm among people at its headquarters and at Al-Amal Hospital due to the ongoing Israeli …

Yemen’s Houthi rebel group has vowed to respond to a series of airstrikes conducted overnight by the United States and the United Kingdom, according to a statement made by a Houthi spokesperson on X. The spokesperson detailed that the airstrikes hit four different governorates in Yemen. Of the 18 strikes executed by the US and UK, 12 were aimed at …

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the recent loss of 21 Israeli soldiers in Gaza as “one of the most difficult days” since the war began. Netanyahu expressed his grief for the fallen soldiers and offered his condolences to their families, stating on X, “I mourn for our fallen heroic soldiers. I hug the families in their time of …

Lebanese Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has once again commended Hezbollah for its controlled response despite the significant loss of its members due to Israeli actions. Since the Gaza war began, Israeli operations in southern Lebanon have resulted in over 200 fatalities, with Hezbollah members accounting for 147 of those deaths. Israel has shifted its military strategy to focus on …

The global community held its breath when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) reported a temporary loss of communication with Ingenuity, the pioneering helicopter that achieved the first powered flight on another planet. The concern was that Ingenuity, which has impressively surpassed its original mission objectives, might have met its end in Mars’ thin atmosphere. However, NASA has successfully …

Forsea Foods, based in Israel, has made a significant breakthrough by producing lab-grown freshwater eel meat, a development that could be a game-changer in addressing the critical problem of overfishing. As the Guardian reported, with natural eel populations diminishing and prices skyrocketing, this innovative method provides a sustainable and ethical alternative for consumers. The company has pioneered this advancement by …

Nikola Jokic delivered a stellar performance with 42 points, shooting 15-of-20, and grabbing 12 rebounds, leading the Denver Nuggets to a 113-104 victory over the Washington Wizards on Sunday night. Jokic also dished out eight assists and has been shooting an impressive 74.6 percent in the past 12 games, contributing to Denver’s eight victories during this period. Supporting Jokic, Michael …