The Lebanese army said an Israeli strike on a vehicle near a checkpoint in the southern city of Sidon on Thursday killed three people and wounded troops and UN peacekeepers."The Israeli enemy targeted a car while it was passing through the Awali checkpoint," the main northern entrance to Sidon, the army said.With the exception of a few limited strikes, Sidon, a Sunni Muslim-majority city, has been relatively spared the deadly air raids targeting south Lebanon in Israel's war against the Iran-backed Hezbollah movement.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon says 3 killed, UN peacekeepers wounded in Israel strikes
Hypnosis for healing: Galilee Medical Center launches hypnosis training course for staff
The hypnosis course will allow medical and psychological professionals to take the Health Ministry's licensing exam and become licensed hypnotists.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hypnosis for healing: Galilee Medical Center launches hypnosis training course for staff
AIPAC-backed candidates win big in US elections, strengthening pro-Israel presence in congress
Pro-Israel political action committee AIPAC has aided 318 zionist candidates to win so far in the recent US elections. Other PACs and private donors also played significant roles.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: AIPAC-backed candidates win big in US elections, strengthening pro-Israel presence in congress
Elbit Systems wins contract to improve defense capabilities of US Army
The system provides armored platforms with 360-degree protection from a wide variety of anti-tank threats
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Elbit Systems wins contract to improve defense capabilities of US Army
Hostage mothers lead silent protest for hostages' return outside Prime Minister's office
"There are no words," said Devora Idan, speaking at the protest Thursday. Idan's son Tsachi is held hostage by Hamas, and Tsachi's 18-year-old daughter was murdered on October 7.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Hostage mothers lead silent protest for hostages' return outside Prime Minister's office
Iran downplays Trump victory but wary of US policy change
After Donald Trump's re-election, Iran has projected indifference, officially stating it expects no fundamental shift in US policy, especially on sanctions or the Middle East's wars.However, Trump is set to return to the White House in January -- after defeating US Vice President Kamala Harris in Tuesday's election -- at a delicate time for Tehran whose allies in the region have suffered severe blows in conflicts with Israel.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iran downplays Trump victory but wary of US policy change
Lebanon MPs demand UN protection of heritage sites from Israel attacks
More than 100 Lebanese lawmakers appealed to the United Nations on Thursday to ensure the preservation of heritage sites in areas heavily bombed by Israel during its war with Hezbollah.The appeal to the head of the UN cultural agency, UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay, followed Israeli strikes near ancient ruins in the southern city of Tyre and the eastern city of Baalbek in recent weeks."During the devastating war on Lebanon, Israel has caused grave human rights violations and atrocities," the lawmakers said more than a month into the Israel-Hezbollah war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Lebanon MPs demand UN protection of heritage sites from Israel attacks
Dozens die of mysterious illness in besieged Sudan town
A network blackout enforced by the RSF has made it difficult to determine the exact cause.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: Dozens die of mysterious illness in besieged Sudan town
Ireland to join S.Africa ICJ 'genocide' case against Israel
Ireland intends to join South Africa's case against Israel at the International Court of Justice before the end of the year, its foreign minister said on Thursday.Micheal Martin's comments came as the Irish parliament passed a non-binding motion agreeing that "genocide is being perpetrated before our eyes by Israel in Gaza".South Africa in December brought a case before the ICJ, arguing that the war in Gaza breached the 1948 United Nations Genocide Convention, an accusation Israel has strongly denied.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Ireland to join S.Africa ICJ 'genocide' case against Israel
Iraq inaugurates docks for major new Gulf port
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani inaugurated five docks on Thursday at a major new port the country is building on its narrow Gulf coast.Grand Faw Port on Al-Faw Peninsula is intended to provide a new freight link between Asia and Europe via upgraded rail and road infrastructure through Iraq and Turkey.Dubbed the Iraq Development Road, the mega project is expected to cost some $17 billion.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Iraq inaugurates docks for major new Gulf port