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Egypt is set to host a crucial meeting with a high-level Hamas delegation this Friday, aiming to negotiate an end to the nearly 12-week conflict with Israel that has heavily affected the Gaza Strip. Amidst ongoing combat in Gaza’s southern and central regions, this Cairo discussion follows Hamas’s fatal attack on Israel on October 7. Recently, Israeli bombardment near a …

Hezbollah has claimed that Israel infiltrated the CCTV systems placed outside residences and businesses in Southern Lebanon. In response to this alleged cyber intrusion, Hezbollah has advised local residents to disconnect their private surveillance cameras from the internet. This accusation comes amidst increasing hostilities along the Israel-Lebanon border, primarily involving the Israeli army and Hezbollah, since the outbreak of the …

Israeli officials have intensified their warnings against Hezbollah, indicating a dwindling patience as hostilities continue to escalate along Israel’s northern border. Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s War Cabinet, expressed on Wednesday that if international and Lebanese efforts don’t curb Hezbollah’s activities, Israel will take action. The Israeli army, under the leadership of Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, is maintaining high …

Lebanon’s currency collapse is a significant event that has drawn global attention due to its impact on the country’s economy and the daily lives of its citizens. Understanding the reasons behind this financial crisis requires a deep dive into various economic, political, and social factors. Historical Context and Economic Policies: Lebanon’s financial woes are not a sudden occurrence but the …

Australia is conducting an inquiry into Hezbollah’s assertion that Ali Bazzi, a victim of Tuesday’s airstrike in Bint Jbeil, was a member of their militant group. Acting Foreign Minister of Australia, Mark Dreyfus, confirmed that both Ali and his brother Ibrahim Bazzi are Australian citizens. Ibrahim recently traveled from Sydney to Lebanon with his wife Shorouq Hammoud, who was also …

South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, globally recognized for his role in the Oscar-winning movie “Parasite,” has passed away amid an investigation into illegal drug use. Lee was 48 years old. Seoul police, after receiving a missing person report from his manager, discovered Lee in his car on Wednesday morning. Authorities presume suicide to be the cause of his death. Forensic …

Israel has put forth a new proposal to pause hostilities in exchange for the release of hostages currently held in Gaza, according to a source with knowledge of the negotiations speaking to CNN. This development signifies a major change in the ongoing conflict, as military operations had previously resumed and formal hostage negotiations had stalled. In a promising move for …

A recent U.S. intelligence assessment reveals that nearly half of the air-to-ground munitions used by Israel in its conflict with Hamas in Gaza since October 7 have been unguided, commonly known as “dumb bombs.” This information, detailed by three sources who have seen the assessment from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, indicates that around 40-45% of the …