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In war-battered Gaza, Palestinians mourn death of Israel enemy Nasrallah

Palestinians mourned Saturday the death of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in an Israeli strike, hailing the slain militant leader as a "rare" figure who backed his fierce rhetoric with determination to fight Israel.Gaza City resident Khalil Youssef, 45, said that "the martyrdom" of Nasrallah, a powerful ally of Palestinian armed group Hamas, was "a great loss for us as Palestinians".
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: In war-battered Gaza, Palestinians mourn death of Israel enemy Nasrallah

Embattled Netanyahu buoyed by Hezbollah chief's killing: analysts

The killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah is a major boost for embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has faced huge protests at home and growing criticism from abroad, analysts said Saturday. Yet Israeli officials stressed their fight against the Lebanese militant group was not over, again teasing the possibility of a ground incursion even as they crowed about the death of one of their country's "greatest enemies".
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Embattled Netanyahu buoyed by Hezbollah chief's killing: analysts

Israel killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah sparks condemnation

Israel's foes vowed revenge on Saturday after Iran-backed Lebanese militant group Hezbollah announced its longtime leader Hassan Nasrallah was killed in an Israeli air strike on Beirut suburbs.World powers also warned of the killing's potential repercussions, with the spectre of all-out war looming over the Middle East.- Iran -First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref warned Israel that Nasrallah's death would "bring about their destruction", Iran's ISNA news agency quoted him as saying.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Israel killing of Hezbollah chief Nasrallah sparks condemnation

Biden warns against clinging to power in UN farewell

Joe Biden gave a somber farewell address to the United Nations on Tuesday, using his own decision to drop out of the US presidential election to warn of the dangers of autocrats clinging to power around the globe.The 81-year-old called on world leaders to stand up for democracy in the face of spiraling turmoil and conflict, urging support for Ukraine and pushing for peace in the Middle East.
Source: Al Monitor
Full Article: Biden warns against clinging to power in UN farewell