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On Thursday, Israel launched airstrikes on the southern region of the Gaza Strip. This military action coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s arrival in Egypt, marking the final phase of his diplomatic tour aimed at halting the spread of the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Blinken’s visit to Egypt aligns with the commencement of a hearing at the …

In response to the escalating tensions along the Israel-Lebanon border during the ongoing Gaza conflict, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has committed 15 million euros (approximately $16 million) to support the Lebanese armed forces. During her visit to Beirut, Baerbock emphasized that this financial aid is intended to enhance the Lebanese army’s ability to maintain effective control over the southern …

The head of Israel’s military has stated that their forces are capable of targeting and destroying any village in Lebanon, escalating the rhetoric in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah, the Iran-supported group situated across the border. This conflict, closely tied to the group’s alliance with Hamas in Gaza, has seen almost daily exchanges of fire since the Gaza war began …

The mayor of Kfarkila, Hasan Sheyyet, reported that the civilian was killed in his garden during an Israeli artillery strike on Wednesday. The victim was described as a non-partisan civilian. The National News Agency identified the deceased as Hasan Ali Tawil, who was fatally wounded near his home in Kfarkila due to an Israeli artillery shell. Since the beginning of …

The train drivers’ union in Germany initiated a nearly three-day strike early Wednesday, escalating a heated conflict with the nation’s main state-owned railway company over issues related to work hours and salary. This strike has caused a major disruption in train services nationwide, leaving commuters and other travelers to seek alternate modes of transportation, such as long-distance buses, cars, or …

Ecuador’s already precarious security situation worsened dramatically this week, marked by a dramatic incident where armed men with explosives attacked a television station during a live broadcast. The nation has been experiencing a surge in violence, including explosions, abductions of police officers, and prison riots, as authorities struggle to maintain control. The escape of a notorious drug lord from prison …

On Wednesday, the United Nations Security Council passed a resolution urging the Houthi rebels in Yemen to stop their aggressive actions in the Red Sea. This resolution comes amidst hints from the United States and the United Kingdom that they might undertake military strikes in response. The resolution, which received 11 votes in favor and had four abstentions including Russia …

Idan Amedi, a well-known Israeli actor famous for his role as a special forces soldier in the popular Netflix series “Fauda,” has sustained serious injuries in Gaza while serving in the Israeli military. He is currently in critical condition in the ICU at Sheba Tel Hashomer Medical Center, near Tel Aviv, as confirmed by the hospital. Despite the severity of …