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Liverpool, under the leadership of manager Arne Slot, is having an exceptional season and looks poised to secure the Premier League title. The Reds currently lead the league standings, holding a six-point advantage over their closest competitors with a game in hand.
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Israel has warned that it will increase its airstrikes on Gaza if Hamas continues to launch rocket attacks. On the first day of the New Year, Palestinian rescuers reported numerous casualties from Israeli strikes, which have been focused on northern Gaza where the Israeli military is conducting a major operation.
Israeli drone strike kills 5, injures 4 in Tayr Debba
7 hours ago · An Israeli drone targeted a van in the town of Tayr Debba in the Tyre district on Friday. According to the Health Ministry, the attack resulted in five fatalities and left four others injured. The Israeli military stated that the strike occurred after individuals were observed loading weapons into a vehicle linked to Hezbollah. The
Aoun sets PM consultations for Monday
7 hours ago · President Joseph Aoun has announced that binding parliamentary consultations to select a new prime minister will take place on Monday. According to a statement from the Presidency, Aoun will meet with parliamentary blocs and independent MPs from 8:00 a.m. until around 5:30 p.m. Caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati has expressed his willingness to lead the
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Dec 29, 2024 · The five-party committee responsible for overseeing the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire held its second meeting on Wednesday. Sources informed al-Akhbar newspaper that the Israeli side did not provide a specific timeline for a complete withdrawal from southern Lebanon and did not commit to stopping ceasefire violations.
Hochstein Arrives in Beirut Amid Shaky Truce Deal
4 days ago · U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut on Monday amid a fragile truce between Lebanon and Israel, which began on November 27. On Sunday, Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned that no agreement would be reached unless Hezbollah withdrew beyond the Litani River. Meanwhile, Hezbollah’s new leader, Sheikh Naim …
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Nov 20, 2024 · Hezbollah announced that its leader, Sheikh Naim Qassem, is set to deliver a speech on Wednesday. This comes a day after a previously scheduled address was canceled and as U.S. envoy Amos Hochstein continues efforts in Beirut to mediate an end to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah.
Israeli Strikes Claim Three Lives in South Lebanon
Lebanon's health ministry reported that three people were killed on Sunday in separate Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, while Israel confirmed it was targeting Hezbollah positions in the region. According to the ministry, the fatalities occurred in three different villages in the south. On the same day, Hezbollah announced the deaths of two of its
Lebanon-Israel Ceasefire Efforts: Latest Updates
U.S. envoys Amos Hochstein and Brett McGurk held productive discussions in Israel on Thursday concerning a potential ceasefire in Lebanon, with a U.S. official describing the talks as positive and indicating that significant progress has been made to close gaps between the parties, according to the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation.
Thousands Displaced in East Lebanon as Israeli Strikes Intensify
In the Christian town of Deir al-Ahmar, Hassan Noun has set up a tent in a church courtyard, seeking refuge after escaping Israeli airstrikes in Baalbek, eastern Lebanon. "We need proper shelter," he said, expressing concern over the approaching winter, "the children need a place safe from the rain and snow." Noun and his family