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Tragedy struck in central Gaza as the Gaza Civil Defense Directorate reported that at least 17 people, including women and children, were killed in an Israeli missile strike on Saturday. Among the victims were eight children, and over 30 others were wounded with some still missing, according to Civil Defense spokesman Mahmoud Basal. Basal mentioned that the strike hit Al-Zaytoun School, a shelter for thousands of displaced people from Al-Zaytoun neighborhood in southeast Gaza City. On the other hand, the Israel Defense Forces stated that they targeted a school compound in central Gaza being used by Hamas as a command…

London CNN — The European Union has pledged to lend Ukraine up to €35 billion ($39 billion), forming a major part of the $50 billion loan agreed by G7 nations earlier this year. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen confirmed the loan during her visit to Kyiv, emphasizing the crucial need for ongoing EU support due to relentless Russian attacks. The funds are expected to be delivered by the end of the year, allowing Ukraine to allocate resources towards enhancing military capabilities. The G7’s decision to loan Ukraine was driven by freezing Russian assets as part of widespread sanctions…

A deadly Israeli airstrike on Hezbollah’s stronghold in southern Beirut resulted in over a dozen fatalities, including a senior Hezbollah commander, escalating tensions and sparking fears of a full-scale war between the two parties. The attack targeted underground commanders beneath a residential building, invoking civilian casualties. Lebanon’s health ministry reported 14 deaths and 66 injuries from the strike. The slain commander, Ibrahim Aqil, had a contentious history, including involvement in previous attacks linked to Hezbollah. The recent escalation marked the fourth day of sudden assaults across Lebanon, with ongoing Israeli operations in Gaza and the West Bank. The attacks focused…

UN Calls on Israel to End Occupation of Palestinian Territories Within 12 Months United Nations members voted overwhelmingly on Wednesday to demand that Israel end its occupation of Palestinian territories within 12 months. The resolution received 124 votes in favor, while 14 countries, including the United States and Israel, voted against it. The vote comes after the International Court of Justice declared Israel’s presence in the West Bank and East Jerusalem illegal in July. The UN resolution gives a 12-month timeline for Israel to end its occupation, following the ICJ’s advisory opinion. Palestinian Ambassador Riyad Mansour called the vote a…

CNN  —  Donald Trump’s unwarranted focus on election fraud that lacks significant evidence could lead the nation to a government shutdown, potentially jeopardizing the Republican House majority. In an attempt to please Trump, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson failed to pass a six-month government funding extension, adding measures that restrict voting rights. This move, driven by Trump’s demands to target illegal noncitizen voting, creates a potential crisis in Washington leading up to the elections. The unrealistic demands for legislation that the Senate Democrats oppose have put Johnson in a challenging position. His negotiations for a short-term funding solution could determine…

Beirut, Lebanon CNN — Hezbollah, once considered a powerful non-state actor, has faced recent setbacks that have shaken its reputation and operations. In the past, the group successfully fought against Israel and expanded its influence in the region. However, recent events have exposed vulnerabilities in Hezbollah’s leadership and capabilities. Israeli attacks on Hezbollah strongholds have caused significant casualties, including the death of a senior commander. The use of explosive devices targeted at Hezbollah operatives has further disrupted the group’s operations and communication networks. Hezbollah’s ability to retaliate against Israel has been severely compromised, raising questions about the group’s future strategies.…

CNN — An unprecedented attack unfolded in Lebanon as hundreds of pagers carried by Hezbollah members exploded simultaneously. The coordinated strike, attributed to Israel, targeted the Iran-backed militant group’s communication network. The explosions resulted in casualties and widespread damage, raising tensions in the region. Hezbollah’s use of low-tech pagers backfired as Israel exploited vulnerabilities in the supply chain to plant explosives within the devices. The attack underscored Hezbollah’s susceptibility and disrupted its operations, sending a clear message of Israeli intelligence capabilities. Experts believe the operation involved sophisticated planning and execution, showcasing Israel’s dominance in intelligence operations. The incident has initiated…

Is it a prelude to a wider attack or the totality of the message to Hezbollah? This is the key question for the next 48 hours in the Middle East as the Lebanese militant group comes to terms with the wholesale disruption and violation of their most sacred communications. Tuesday’s wave of explosions in Lebanon will likely scar Hezbollah, who pride themselves on secrecy and technological omerta their members adhere to. The use of pagers instead of trackable smartphones has led to several deaths and thousands of injuries. Israel has not claimed responsibility for the attack, but if it was…

Russian President Putin Expands Military Troop Numbers Amid Ukraine Conflict Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a decree to increase the country’s military personnel by 180,000, bringing the total number to nearly 2.4 million, including 1.5 million troops. This marks the third expansion since the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022. The decision comes in response to Ukraine’s recent offensive in the Kursk region and the ongoing conflict in the eastern Donbas region. Since 2022, Putin has ordered multiple troop expansions and mobilizations, with casualties on both sides remaining undisclosed. While the exact casualty numbers are uncertain, Western intelligence…

US Military Aid to Ukraine Faces Inventory Shortages Amid Increased Demand The US military aid packages for Ukraine have seen a decrease in recent months due to dwindling stockpiles of weapons and equipment within the Pentagon’s inventory. This decline is a result of the overwhelming demand caused by the ongoing war against Russia, raising concerns about US military readiness. The Biden administration still has $6 billion available to provide aid to Ukraine, but the Pentagon is limited in its ability to deliver more due to inventory shortages. The Pentagon has asked Congress for an extension to spend the allocated funds…