Dozens of passengers at Lebanon's only international airport were anxiously checking announcement boards Sunday as more flights to the capital were cancelled or delayed amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.Beirut International Airport was functioning but many passengers were stuck as major airlines announced flight suspensions, after Israel and Hezbollah announced broad strikes in an escalation of cross-border hostilities.
Source: Al Monitor
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US rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai gig over alleged UAE role in Sudan war
US rapper Macklemore has announced he is cancelling an upcoming show in Dubai over the UAE's involvement in the conflict in Sudan, charges the Gulf state has denied. The rapper best known for hits like 2012's "Thrift Shop" made the announcement in a post on social media on Saturday."I have decided to cancel my upcoming show in Dubai this October," he said."Over the last several months I've had a number of people reach out to me, sharing resources and asking me to cancel the show in solidarity with the people of Sudan," he said.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: US rapper Macklemore cancels Dubai gig over alleged UAE role in Sudan war
Canadian union VP rejects calls to resign over exploding Jewish athlete video
Canadian Union of Public Employees’ (CUPE) General Vice President and Ontario CUPE President Fred Hahn rejected the CUPE National Executive Board's call for him to resign.
Source: Jerusalem Post
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Otzma Yehudit slams Shin Bet head in newspaper ad
In the letter, Bar said that the phenomenon had worsened partly due to Jewish terrorists feeling that they had “backing” from certain members of the government.
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Attempted ramming attack in the West Bank, terrorist eliminated
IDF troops were dispatched to the area.
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After Hezbollah’s barrage, can it be deterred?
So far, Hezbollah appears to believe that this kind of conflict, in which it dictates the tempo, time, and place of attack, is in its interest.
Source: Jerusalem Post
Full Article: After Hezbollah’s barrage, can it be deterred?
Hezbollah chief says Sunday attack went as planned, further strikes possible
The Hezbollah chief also stated in his address that they "launched drones from both south of Litani river, and north of Litani river," a direct violation of UN Security Council Resolution 1701.
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Full Article: Hezbollah chief says Sunday attack went as planned, further strikes possible
Qatari FM meets Araghchi, Pezeshkian in Iran amid Gaza cease-fire talks
The visit is the Qatari premier’s first to Iran since 2022, and it coincides with renewed efforts to reach a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Qatari FM meets Araghchi, Pezeshkian in Iran amid Gaza cease-fire talks
Top US general to visit Lebanon as Hezbollah, Israel avoid full-blown war
Hezbollah launched an attack against Israel Sunday in response to the killing of commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut last month, prompting officials to initiate contacts with foreign diplomats to contain the escalation and avoid an all-out war.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Top US general to visit Lebanon as Hezbollah, Israel avoid full-blown war
Israel's Yariv Levin proposes compromise to name new High Court chief
Opposition MKs claim: The judicial reform continues; Israeli gov't wants to control the makeup of Oct. 7 investigation committee.
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Full Article: Israel's Yariv Levin proposes compromise to name new High Court chief