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Israel estimates 1,000 Iranian missiles still threaten it as war grinds into second month
Iran retains over 1,000 ballistic missiles capable of striking Israel, with Hezbollah holding an estimated 10,000 shorter-range rockets in Lebanon, according to Israeli military briefings. The disclosure marks a notable shift from Israel's previous reluctance to publicly quantify Tehran's arsenal. As the conflict enters its second month, the figures underscore the scale of the threat Israel continues to face on multiple fronts.
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Has the humanitarian crisis in Gaza been ignored?
International attention has shifted toward the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, leaving the humanitarian situation in Gaza increasingly sidelined in global discourse. Aid organizations warn that conditions on the ground continue to deteriorate as diplomatic and media focus moves elsewhere. The risk is that reduced scrutiny translates directly into reduced pressure — and reduced relief.
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Israel destroys southern Lebanon towns, hits ‘safe’ areas around Beirut
Israel escalated its military campaign with fresh strikes on Beirut and southern Lebanon, targeting areas previously designated as safe zones. The attacks have intensified an already dire humanitarian situation, raising alarm among aid organizations and civilians with nowhere to flee. The offensive marks a significant expansion in scope as the conflict shows no signs of abating.
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Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people outside a school sheltering displaced Palestinians in Gaza on Monday, according to local health officials. The strike adds to mounting pressure on the fragile U.S.-backed ceasefire, which has faced repeated tests since taking effect. The incident underscores how tenuous the truce remains as both sides navigate its terms.
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'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz
Iran's grip on the Strait of Hormuz — the narrow chokepoint through which roughly a fifth of the world's oil passes — is tightening, and the BBC's Orla Guerin has reported from the front lines of this escalating tension. The region has become a flashpoint where military posturing and global energy security collide. What happens in these waters doesn't stay there: disruption here sends shockwaves through markets and geopolitics worldwide.
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