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Israel strikes Beirut and southern Lebanon after large-scale evacuation orders
Israel has escalated its military campaign in Lebanon, issuing evacuation orders covering roughly 17% of the country's territory before launching strikes on Beirut and the south. The scale of the displacement orders signals a significant broadening of Israeli operations beyond their previous scope. The move raises urgent questions about civilian protection and the potential for a wider regional conflict.
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Israel PM says orders army to take control of 70% of Gaza Strip
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the military to seize control of roughly 70% of the Gaza Strip, a dramatic escalation that directly violates the terms of the 2025 ceasefire agreement. The move signals Israel's intent to assert broad territorial dominance over the enclave despite ongoing diplomatic frameworks meant to halt hostilities. The order raises serious questions about the future of the ceasefire and the prospects for any negotiated resolution.
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UN ‘adds Israel to blacklist’ for conflict-related sexual violence
Israel is set to be added to a United Nations blacklist for conflict-related sexual violence, a move that has prompted a sharp diplomatic response from Tel Aviv. The Israeli ambassador announced the country will sever ties with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres over the report's publication. The development marks a significant escalation in tensions between Israel and the UN amid ongoing scrutiny of conduct in the Gaza conflict.
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Gaza City hospitals say several killed in strike, as Israel targets Hamas leaders
Israel struck a location in Gaza City, killing at least five children in an attack that appears to have targeted a Hamas commander. The strike drew immediate condemnation as hospitals reported multiple casualties. The incident underscores the deadly toll civilian areas continue to bear as Israel pursues senior Hamas figures.
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Global temperatures to reach near-record highs in next five years, report finds
Global temperatures are set to approach record-breaking levels within the next five years, according to a new report, with the Arctic bearing the brunt of accelerated warming. The findings underscore the uneven geographic toll of climate change, as polar regions continue to heat at a disproportionate rate compared to the rest of the world. For scientists and policymakers alike, the forecast adds fresh urgency to calls for aggressive climate action.
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