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Israeli Plan to Expand Settlements in the Occupied Golan Heighs In a significant move following days of Israeli military incursions into the demilitarized zone near the occupied Syrian Golan Heights, the Israeli government has approved a plan to expand Israeli settlements in this region. The decision, announced on Sunday, was justified by stating it was acting “in light of the war and the new front facing Syria,” with the aim to double the Israeli population there. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu emphasized in a statement that “strengthening the Golan is strengthening the State of Israel, especially at this critical time.”…

The Mystery Surrounding the Fate of Journalist Austin Tice On Friday, U.S. officials disclosed new information regarding Austin Tice, an American journalist detained while on assignment in Syria in August 2012 and not seen since. A current and three former U.S. officials, along with an informed source, told Reuters that Tice managed an escape from his cell in 2013 but was recaptured shortly thereafter. After his escape, Tice was reportedly spotted by residents in Damascus’s Al-Mazzeh neighborhood wandering the streets. According to a source familiar with the escape, Tice sought refuge in the home of a well-known Syrian family, whose…

Why Did Israel Seize Control of Syria’s Highest Mountain? After the fall of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Israel did not waste any time in bombing all the Syrian military assets it wanted to keep out of the hands of armed groups. However, the seizure of Mount Hermon, the highest peak in Syria, might be one of the most enduring prizes for Israel, despite Israeli officials’ insistence that the occupation is temporary. Ephraim Inbar, director of the Jerusalem Institute for Strategy and Security, stated, “This is the highest place in the region, overlooking Lebanon, Syria, and Israel. It’s of immense…

Former Israeli Defense Minister: Ceasefire Agreement with Hezbollah is a Surrender… They’re Just Mocking Us Avigdor Lieberman, former Israeli Defense Minister, head of the “Yisrael Beiteinu” party, and a member of the Knesset, described the ceasefire agreement in Lebanon as a “surrender agreement to Hezbollah.” In an interview with “Yedioth Ahronoth” newspaper’s Hebrew site (Walla), Lieberman referred to the ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah in Lebanon, which came into effect early Wednesday morning, as a “surrender agreement.” Lieberman stated, “This agreement is akin to the one with Hamas since 2018; it’s the same principle: Netanyahu (Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu) is…

Messi’s Former Teammate Appointed as Inter Miami Coach The partnership between Argentine star Lionel Messi and his former teammate and compatriot Javier Mascherano has been renewed after the latter was appointed as the head coach of American club Inter Miami, succeeding Tata Martino. Inter Miami announced in a statement on Wednesday that Mascherano has signed a three-year contract with the team. The 40-year-old Argentine joins Inter Miami following his stint as coach of Argentina’s Under-20 national team and the Olympic team, and he will assume coaching responsibilities at the American club upon receiving his work documents. Mascherano will now coach…

Lavrov: Our Patience Will Run Out if Constantly Tested Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov commented on Kyiv’s repeated targeting of Russian territory using long-range Western missiles, emphasizing that Russia’s patience would certainly run out if continuously tested. In a statement to journalist Pavel Zarubin, broadcast on Russia’s Channel One, Lavrov responded to Ukrainian attacks deep into Russian territory using long-range Western missiles, including American “ATACMS”: “We (in Russia) have many popular sayings (for example)… Measure seven times, cut once… The Lord was patient and commanded us to be patient.”He added, “Patience is necessary, but if it is tested endlessly, it…

UNIFIL statement on attacks on the Lebanese Army UNIFIL is seriously concerned by numerous strikes on the Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF) inside the Lebanese territories, despite their declared non-involvement in the ongoing hostilities between Hizbullah and Israel. The LAF has reported a series of Israeli strikes in recent weeks, resulting in the loss of personnel, damage to premises, and destruction of assets. Such attacks have claimed the lives of 45 LAF soldiers, according to the LAF. On behalf of the entire UNIFIL family, UNIFIL Head of Mission and Force Commander Lt. Gen. Aroldo Lázaro has expressed deepest condolences to the families of…

Alarming Study Estimates the Number of Climate Change Victims by the End of the Century! A new study conducted by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry has revealed alarming estimates regarding the number of people who might die due to climate change by the year 2100. The research team used an advanced digital simulation to estimate deaths attributed to extreme temperatures and air pollution. The team’s analysis predicts that 30 million people could die by the end of the century due to climate change and air pollution. According to Dr. Andrea Pozzer, the team leader, approximately 1.6 million…

Borrell: We Must Press Israel to End the War in the Middle East Josep Borrell, the EU’s Foreign Policy Chief, stated that the cost of the absence of peace in the Middle East is exorbitant and intolerable, calling for pressure on Israel to stop the war in the region. Borrell emphasized that the conflict in the Middle East has international implications, and the international community cannot remain passive. He noted that the number of casualties in Lebanon is very high, with airstrikes killing over 3,500 people. He added that Lebanon is on the brink of collapse, with dozens of villages…

Pedersen Calls for Ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon to Protect Syria from Regional Escalation The UN Envoy for Syrian Settlement, Geir Pedersen, emphasized the immediate need for a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, highlighting the importance of preventing Syria from being dragged into the escalating conflict in the region, which has reached a critical juncture. Pedersen stated in a media briefing in Damascus following discussions with Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad: “It is evident that we have all reached a very critical moment in the region, and I believe we are all closely monitoring what is happening in Gaza and…