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Israel strikes ‘underground terror infrastructure’ in Gaza in retaliation for ‘explosive balloons’ (VIDEOS)

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The Israel Defense Forces have announced they had targeted multiple “underground terror infrastructure” installations in the Gaza Strip, in retaliation for several “explosive balloons” launched into Israel earlier in the day. … Read More >Israel strikes ‘underground terror infrastructure’ in Gaza in retaliation for ‘explosive balloons’ (VIDEOS)

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Macron says ‘Lebanon is not alone’ as he visits devastated Beirut, gets quickly blasted for hypocrisy

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French President Emmanuel Macron tweeted in solidarity with people of Lebanon following the massive explosion in its capital. It did not go over well and just reminded critics of the troubled history the two countries share. … Read More >Macron says ‘Lebanon is not alone’ as he visits devastated Beirut, gets quickly blasted for hypocrisy

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Iranian FM Zarif Snaps at Google for ‘Glitch’ When Translating Condolences to Lebanese People

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It appears from the video Zarif retweeted that Google Translate changes “condolences” to “congratulations” when Persian speakers want to translate their sympathies for the Lebanese who suffered a massive explosion on Tuesday. … Read More >Iranian FM Zarif Snaps at Google for ‘Glitch’ When Translating Condolences to Lebanese People

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‘Nature of War is Changing’: Israeli Ex-Spy Chief Justifies Exorbitant Mossad Budget Amid IDF Cuts

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After spending decades bracing for massive military assaults from nearby states, Israel is now more focused on detecting low-grade assaults and terrorist threats in a timely manner, which explains a shift in financing, the former official alleged. … Read More >‘Nature of War is Changing’: Israeli Ex-Spy Chief Justifies Exorbitant Mossad Budget Amid IDF Cuts

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Medicine, Doctors, and More: Russia Sends Five Planes With Humanitarian Assistance to Beirut

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The deadly explosion, which levelled the Lebanese capital’s port and severely damaged nearby areas, left at least 80 people dead and thousands more injured. The city’s hospitals are filled to the brim and countries around the world are rushing to offer their assistance. … Read More >Medicine, Doctors, and More: Russia Sends Five Planes With Humanitarian Assistance to Beirut

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WATCH: Beirut priest and parishioners dodge falling stained glass as church collapses around them (VIDEO)

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Livestream video captured the exact moment a priest and his parishioners were forced to duck and dodge falling debris before fleeing for their lives as their church was consumed by the powerful Beirut port explosion. … Read More >WATCH: Beirut priest and parishioners dodge falling stained glass as church collapses around them (VIDEO)