Israel secured a late 1-0 victory over Belgium, but it was not enough to avoid relegation from the Nations League’s top tier. Debutant Yarden Shua scored the decisive goal in the 86th minute, tapping in a loose ball into the bottom corner after good work from Dia Saba. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs Rise Again … Read more
Senior Hamas official Bassem Naim announced on Friday that the group is willing to agree to a ceasefire in Gaza, provided Israel adheres to specific terms. EDITOR’S PICKS Trump Taps Fox News Host Pete Hegseth As Defence Secretary Sanwo-Olu Appoints Barr. Rekiya Olufunke Hassan as new Chairman of Onigbongbo LCDA Meter Replacement Violations Will Face … Read more
An Israeli airstrike on Thursday targeted an emergency response centre in northeastern Lebanon, killing at least 15 rescue workers in what officials have described as one of the deadliest assaults involving Lebanese emergency responders during the ongoing conflict. The strike occurred in Douris, near Baalbek, demolishing a building belonging to the Lebanese government’s civil defence … Read more
Italy and France secured their spots in the Nations League quarter-finals with one game to spare. Italy triumphed 1-0 over Belgium, with Sandro Tonali scoring his first international goal. The Newcastle midfielder found the back of the net from six yards after a pass from Giovanni di Lorenzo in Brussels. EDITOR’S PICKS Electricity Meter Costs … Read more
Thousands of police officers are being deployed in Paris to secure Thursday’s France-Israel football match, following last week’s violence in Amsterdam where Maccabi Tel Aviv fans were attacked. Paris police chief Laurent Nuñez announced that 4,000 officers will be on duty, with 2,500 stationed at the Stade de France in the northern suburbs and additional … Read more
Six Israeli soldiers were killed in clashes with Hezbollah forces on Wednesday, according to the IDF, as Israeli troops intensified their push deeper into southern Lebanon amid escalating violence. This clash occurred as the IDF expanded its ground operations into a second line of villages near the border, marking one of the heaviest single-day losses … Read more
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) has accused Israel of committing “collective genocide” in Gaza, marking some of his most severe criticism of the country since the conflict began last year. Speaking at a gathering of Islamic leaders in Riyadh on Monday, MBS said: “The Kingdom reiterates its condemnation and absolute refusal of … Read more
Lebanon reported that Israeli airstrikes killed 33 people across the country on Tuesday, many of whom were displaced by the ongoing conflict. The strikes targeted several areas, including the southern regions, the outskirts of Beirut, and the north. According to Lebanon’s health ministry, a raid on a town in the Chouf region south of Beirut … Read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Yechiel Leiter, a U.S.-born former chief of staff in the Finance Ministry, as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States. “Yechiel Leiter is an exceptional diplomat with strong oratory skills and a deep knowledge of American culture and politics,” Netanyahu announced in a statement on Friday. EDITOR’S … Read more
France manager Didier Deschamps has clarified that his decision to omit captain Kylian Mbappe from this month’s Nations League double-header is a “one-off” measure. The 25-year-old Real Madrid forward was not included in the squad for the upcoming matches against Israel and Italy. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois … Read more
Israeli airstrikes escalated across Lebanon on Wednesday, resulting in 40 deaths in the country’s eastern region, Lebanon’s health ministry reported. Among the casualties were 11 people killed in Baalbek, including nine in the Shikan district. The city’s historic Palmyra Hotel was also damaged in nearby strikes, with two fatalities confirmed by the ministry. Additionally, a … Read more
Hezbollah’s leader stated on Wednesday that the group has tens of thousands of fighters prepared for combat and warned that no location within Israel would be exempt from their attacks. “We have tens of thousands of trained resistance fighters ready to engage,” Naim Qassem said during a speech commemorating 40 days since his predecessor’s death. … Read more
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday pledged to reinforce the “ironclad bond” between Israel and the United States as he extended congratulations to Donald Trump on his declared US election victory. “Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on your historic return to the White House… I look forward to working with you to strengthen the ironclad bond … Read more
The Foreign Ministry on Sunday night informed the UN of the termination of the 1967 agreement between Israel and UNRWA. This longstanding agreement had enabled UNRWA to operate in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza for 57 years. EDITOR’S PICKS ‘I Feel Sorry For Joshua’ After Knockout Loss To Dubois – Fury EPL: What We’re … Read more
Israel anticipates its “Iron Beam” laser defence system will be fully operational within a year, marking what it describes as “a new era of warfare” amid ongoing confrontations involving drones and missiles with Iran and its allies. This week, Israel invested over $500 million in contracts with Rafael Advanced Defence Systems, the developer behind the … Read more
At least 93 individuals are reported dead or missing following an Israeli airstrike on the town of Beit Lahia in northern Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. Rescue teams indicated that a five-story residential building was struck, with social media footage showing bodies covered with blankets on the ground. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was … Read more
Israel’s parliament has voted to pass legislation prohibiting the United Nations’ Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) from operating within Israel and in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem, with implementation set to begin within three months. This decision will also ban contact between UNRWA employees and Israeli officials, significantly hindering the agency’s operations in both Gaza and the Israeli-occupied … Read more
Iran’s military reported on Saturday that only radar systems sustained damage in the early-morning Israeli strikes on Tehran and other provinces. The military emphasized that its primary focus remains on pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest … Read more
Saudi Arabia has condemned Israel’s attacks on Iran as a violation of the country’s sovereignty and a violation of international laws and norms. EDITOR’S PICKS BBNaija: It Was All Part of the Game – Kassia Apologies to Toby Forge Has Protest Lost Its Potency In Nigeria? ‘PDP Is dead, APC Has Finished Nigeria’ –Kwankwaso “The … Read more
Israel announced early Saturday it had launched a series of retaliatory airstrikes against Iran, weeks after a significant ballistic missile attack by the Islamic Republic. According to the Israeli military, the “precise strikes” targeted Iranian military installations. Around 2:15 a.m. local time, reports of explosions near Tehran began circulating, followed by an Israel Defence Forces … Read more