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Lebanon granted 'preliminary approval' for higher reconstruction loan from World Bank
Israeli attacks on Lebanon devastated large areas of the country, causing extensive damage to civilian infrastructure and agricultural land due to the continued use of white phosphorus
Syria’s stolen daughters: The HTS campaign to enslave Alawite women
In post-Assad Syria, the mass abduction and sexual enslavement of Alawite women under Sharaa’s rule mirrors the darkest atrocities of ISIS—yet is met with global silence.
INFOGRAPHIC | According to figures compiled by Al-Manar, Israel has violated the ceasefire agreement with Lebanon at least 2,970 times, including 1,488 ground incursions, 1,411 airspace violations, and 71 maritime breaches. Israel has also killed at least 147 people and injured 343.
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❗️Israeli drones are flying low over Beirut despite strong winds and reduced visibility caused by a dust storm affecting the region.
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Massive fires have broken out in the Israeli settlement of Beit Shemesh and its surroundings, near occupied Jerusalem.
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Israeli settlers attack the town of Sinjil, north of Ramallah, in the occupied West Bank and burn farmers' property.
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BREAKING | Jordan's Interior Minister:
“We are announcing the banning of the Muslim Brotherhood group and deeming it illegal due to activities by some of its members aimed at destabilizing security and stability, including the manufacture of explosives and rockets in Jordan.”
❗️Secretary-General of the Palestinian National Initiative, Mustafa Barghouti, to Al Araby TV in response to the statements made by the head of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas:
"The victim cannot be held responsible for the crimes of the occupation. Today, we face the threat of a new catastrophe that may be more horrific than the 1948 Nakba."
Iran FM calls for cooperation against 'bullying, unilateralism' during China visit
Araghchi’s visit coincided with an ongoing trade war between Beijing and Washington, as well as continued US sanctions on Iran despite the current nuclear talks
⭕️ France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot began his first visit to Baghdad on Wednesday as part of a regional tour to promote the "two-state solution."
Barrot, who will also visit Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, aims to prepare for an international conference on the two-state solution set for June, co-organized by Paris and Riyadh.
French President Macron recently stated that France plans to recognize a Palestinian state, potentially by June, to encourage other recognitions, including of Israel.
Iraq has long recognized Palestine but has never recognized Israel.
❗️Dr. Ahmad al-Farra, Director of Al-Tahrir Hospital at Nasser Medical Complex in Gaza:
– "Children in the Gaza Strip are experiencing severe stages of malnutrition, and it is increasingly difficult to follow up on their medical needs due to the shortage of therapeutic medicines and infant formula."
– "The case of child Osama al-Raqeb sums up the suffering of Gaza’s children caused by the lack of proper nutrition sources and drinking water."
– "The Gaza Strip is currently in the fifth stage of malnutrition, which is the most severe according to the World Health Organization."
– "The absence of proper nutrition and medications for pregnant mothers is having a dangerously adverse impact on newborns, especially premature babies."
– "The ongoing blockade on food and medical supplies indicates that children in the Gaza Strip are facing a dire and catastrophic situation."
❗️Medical sources in Gaza report that at least 28 Palestinians have been killed by Israel since dawn today, 22 of them in northern Gaza.
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⭕️ US President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates next month, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Tuesday.
Speaking at a White House press briefing, Leavitt noted that Trump will travel to the three Middle Eastern countries from 13 May to 16 May.
The visit will be Trump’s second international trip since resuming office. Leavitt said the purpose of the trip is to “strengthen ties” with the nations.
❗️Gaza Ministry of Health:
– "39 martyrs (including 1 martyr who was recovered) and 105 injuries arrived at Gaza hospitals during the past 24 hours."
– "The toll from the Israeli aggression has risen to 51,305 martyrs and 117,096 injured since 7 October 2023."
– "The toll and injuries since 18 March 2025 has reached 1,928 martyrs and 5,055 injured."
❗️The Israeli occupation forces have installed two iron gates at the entrances to Jenin Camp in the West Bank, which it has been besieging and attacking for three months now.
(Quds News Network)
Yemen launches hypersonic missile attack on Haifa for first time
A number of Israelis were injured while rushing to shelters, as sirens blared across Haifa and several northern settlements
WATCH | Qassam Brigades release a video of Israeli captive Omri Miran, who is celebrating his birthday for the second time in Gaza, with the following caption:
"Because of you, we are all here! You are pushing this country to collapse."
Jordan bans Muslim Brotherhood for 'disturbing public order'
The ban comes a week after 16 people were detained in connection with a Muslim Brotherhood-linked arms production plot
⭕️ International Monetary Fund (IMF) appoints first mission chief to Syria in 14 years.
Ron van Rooden has been named head of the IMF’s mission to Syria, according to a written statement from Syria’s Finance Minister Mohammad Bernieh. He becomes the first mission chief assigned to the country in 14 years.
A devastated Palestinian father grieves his son's death following an Israeli airstrike on the Shujaiya neighborhood of Gaza City, earlier today.
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❗️On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump stated that he doesn’t plan to “play hardball” with China in the ongoing tariff talks and expressed optimism that an agreement could be reached “pretty quickly.” His remarks came just hours after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent cautioned against an “unsustainable” tariff standoff.
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BREAKING | At least six Palestinians have been killed and others wounded in an Israeli airstrike targeting a residential home in Gaza City’s Shujaiya neighborhood.
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❗️A 6.2-magnitude earthquake has struck Istanbul, with at least six aftershocks reported within the first hour of it occurring according to the Disaster Organization of Turkiye (AFAD).
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❗️A Palestinian fisherman was killed and others injured in an Israeli airstrike on the Sudanese area in northern Gaza.
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Body-cam footage from an Israeli occupation soldier captures a platoon of troops retreating in panic after being repelled by Palestinian resistance fighters inside a Gaza home.
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BREAKING | The Yemeni Armed Forces announces that its missile force successfully struck an Israeli target in the Haifa area using a hypersonic ballistic missile, forcing two million Israelis to seek shelter.
Additionally, the Forces targeted a site near Tel Aviv with a "Yaffa" drone.
Palestinians burned alive in Israeli strike on Gaza City school
Over 200 schools sheltering displaced Palestinians have been bombed by the Israeli army since the start of the war
❗️Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas addressing Hamas ahead of the PLO Central Council meeting:
“You sons of dogs! Release the [Israeli captives] and save our people, and prevent Israel from using any more excuses."
❗️US President Donald Trump on Truth Social:
"I’ve just spoken to Prime Minister of Israel, Bibi Netanyahu, relative to numerous subjects including Trade, Iran, etc. The call went very well—We are on the same side of every issue."