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Israeli forces launched an assault on Palestinian refugee camps located in central Gaza on Tuesday, according to local residents. This action appears to be a preparatory move for expanding the ground offensive into a third area within the besieged territory. This potential new front in the conflict underscores the prolonged and destructive path that lies ahead as Israel is determined …

Russian airstrikes targeted a major rebel stronghold in Syria, resulting in the deaths of five civilians from the same family, including three children. The incident was reported by both rescuers and a war monitor on Tuesday. Moscow, a staunch supporter of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has been a significant military, political, and economic ally in Syria’s 12-year civil war. According …

On Tuesday, Hezbollah targeted the Israeli Zebdine post in the occupied Shebaa Farms, prompting Israel to retaliate by shelling the Zebdine Farm and firing heavy machine gun bursts at the area. Additionally, Hezbollah launched attacks on Shomera and on Israeli soldiers in Ramia and Dovev, claiming direct hits and casualties. Israeli media reported that one soldier was wounded in Adamit. …

On Tuesday, Iraq condemned the U.S. airstrikes within its borders as a “hostile act.” This followed the Pentagon’s announcement that it had targeted three sites used by pro-Iran forces in response to being attacked. The Iraqi government labeled the strikes, which resulted in the death of one security force member and injuries to 18 others, including civilians, as an “unacceptable …

The Foreign Affairs Committee of the Turkish Parliament is set to continue discussions regarding Sweden’s application to join NATO. This development comes shortly after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan tied Sweden’s accession to the alliance with the U.S. Congress’s approval of Turkey’s request to buy F-16 fighter jets. Turkey, a NATO member, initially opposed Sweden’s NATO membership but agreed to …

Researchers from Linkoping University in Sweden have created an innovative electrically conductive ‘soil’ known as eSoil, which has demonstrated a remarkable 50% increase in barley seedling growth over 15 days when the roots were electrically stimulated. Their findings were published in the journal PNAS. This development falls under the category of hydroponics, a soilless cultivation method. In hydroponics, plants grow …

During a recent situation assessment at the Israeli army’s Northern Command, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant was updated on the operations along the Lebanon border. Gallant emphasized Israel’s determination not to revert to the state of affairs before October 6th. He highlighted the significant impact on Hezbollah, mentioning the loss of approximately 150 operatives, damage to their infrastructure, and their …

In recent years, Lebanon’s economic landscape has undergone significant changes, leading many to wonder about the state of its currency. One question that often arises is: Do they use Lebanese dollars in Lebanon? To understand this, we need to delve into the nuances of the Lebanese economy and its currency system. Lebanon’s Dual Currency System Lebanon operates on a unique …