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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1573, Eighty Years' War: The Siege of Haarlem ends after seven months. In 1863, American Civil War: The New York City draft riots begin three days of rioting which will later be regarded as the worst in United States history. In 1907, Henrik Sillem, Dutch target shooter and jurist (born 1866) passed away. In 1922, Helmy Afify Abd El-Bar, Egyptian military commander (died 2011) was born. In 1977, New York City: Amidst a period of financial and social turmoil experiences an electrical blackout lasting nearly 24 hours that leads to widespread fires and looting. In 1977, Somalia declares war on Ethiopia, starting the Ogaden War. In 1990, Lenin Peak disaster: a 6.4-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan triggers an avalanche on Lenin Peak, killing 43 climbers in the deadliest mountaineering disaster in history. In 2008, Battle of Wanat begins when Taliban and al-Qaeda guerrillas attack US Army and Afghan National Army troops in Afghanistan. The U.S. deaths were, at that time, the most in a single battle since the beginning of operations in 2001. In 2011, Mumbai is rocked by three bomb blasts during the evening rush hour, killing 26 and injuring 130. In 2024, President of the United States Donald Trump is injured in an assassination attempt while speaking at an election campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Shelling at night, gunfire by day in Israel's expanding zone of control in Gaza
When the U.S. brokered a ceasefire last year, Israel controlled half of Gaza. Now Israeli forces have pushed deeper, and Palestinians are paying a deadly price.
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Al Arabiya English
· Jun 29, 2026
Heavy Israeli Strikes Pound Lebanon’s Tyre
A massive fireball bursts into the air as heavy Israeli strikes pound Lebanon's southern coastal city of Tyre. #Lebanon #Israel
Yemen Press Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Israeli explosion, done strike reported in southern Lebanon
LEBANON, July 09 (YPA) – Israeli occupation forces carried out an explosion in the southern Lebanese town of Al-Tiri on Thursday, while an Israeli drone conducted an airstrike on the “Ali Al-Tahir” area in the south, according to Lebanese sources. The two incidents come within the context of ongoing Israeli occupation’s violations of Lebanese sovereignty, []
Mehr News Agency
· Jul 12, 2026
Israeli forces set off large blast in south Lebanon
TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – The Israeli military carried out a large explosion in the southern Lebanese town of Kfar Tebnit on Sunday, Lebanese media reported.
Daily Mirror
· Jun 21, 2026
Trump threatens renewed Iran strikes 'only harder' telling them to 'stop' in latest rant
Fighting has escalated in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah while Iran has closed the Strait of Hormuz again as a result, citing violations of the ceasefire
The Jerusalem Post
· Jul 12, 2026
Twenty years on: IDF reveals orders to begin Second Lebanon War, expand operations towards Litani
The 34-day war followed a combined Hezbollah attack on northern Israel on the morning of July 12, 2006, targeting both IDF soldiers and Israeli civilians.
BOL News
· Jun 21, 2026
Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again after Israeli strikes in Lebanon
Israeli military said it was carrying out strikes against Hezbollah targets. The post Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed again after Israeli strikes in Lebanon appeared first on BOL News.
ABNA English
· Jun 27, 2026
Israel Continues to Attack on Southern Lebanon; Hezbollah's Opposition to "Framework Agreement" Intensifies
Less than 24 hours after the signing of the Framework Agreement between the Lebanese government and the Zionist regime in Washington, the Israeli army continued its attacks and aggressions on the southern regions of Lebanon.
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 5, 2026
Israeli Enemy Carries Out Extensive Explosions & Sweeping Operations in Bint Jbeil, Tyre, Southern Lebanon
Israeli Enemy Carries Out Extensive Explosions & Sweeping Operations in Bint Jbeil, Tyre, Southern Lebanon
South China Morning Post
· Jul 2, 2026
Gaza marks 1,000 days of war. Palestinians there face an uncertain future
It’s the 1000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, largely displaced and living amid ruins, remains uncertain. Israeli forces controlled over half of the territory under the ceasefire that took effect on October 10, but Israel’s government has expanded...
Egypt Independent
· Jul 8, 2026
Fighting continues in Lebanon as further negotiations loom
The Israeli military carried out several strikes in Lebanon on Monday, according to reports in Lebanese state media. The National News Agency (NNA) reported that five towns in southern Lebanon were targeted by Israeli shelling and other military activity Monday, including “a large explosion” in the town of Hadatha. NNA did not mention casualties from The post Fighting continues in Lebanon as further negotiations loom appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Middle East Eye
· Jun 28, 2026
Israel bombs southern Lebanon
Israel bombs southern Lebanon The Israeli military bombed southern Lebanon on Sunday morning, according to Lebanese media. Israel carried out air strikes on the village of Deir Seryan and on homes in Khiam.
Sweden Herald
· Jun 23, 2026
New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire
New Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon - violation of the ceasefire
CityNews Montreal
· Jul 2, 2026
Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war
It’s the 1,000th day of war since a Hamas-led attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza. Other conflicts have emerged in the region, and fragile ceasefires show scars of persistent attacks. Both Israelis and Palestinians are weary of the strain. The fate of over 2 million Palestinians in Gaza, largely displaced and living [] The post Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war appeared first on CityNews Montreal.
NDTV
· Jun 21, 2026
Soldiers Free To Act To 'Eliminate Threats In Lebanon': Israel
Israel said the strikes were a response to projectiles fired by the Iran-backed group at its troops in southern Lebanon, prompting attacks on what an Israeli official described as Hezbollah targets.
TheJournal.ie
· Jun 29, 2026
US and Iran agree to halt strikes and plan to renew talks to end Middle East war
Although a ceasefire took effect in April, sporadic violence has flared up in the Gulf region.
Qatar News Agency
· Jun 30, 2026
Israeli Attacks Continue in Southern Lebanon Despite Framework Agreement
Beirut, June 30 (QNA) - Israeli forces continued their attacks in southern Lebanon despite the signing of the Lebanon-Israel framework agreement.
Consortium News
· Jul 7, 2026
Amid Gaza Water Crisis, Israel Bombs a Critical Facility
Israel’s attacks on people waiting for water, and a civilian facility essential for survival, were some of the latest near-daily strikes since the October “ceasefire,” reports Stephen Prager. By Stephen Prager Common Dreams As Gaza is gripped by a waterRead more
Sada Elbalad
· Jul 8, 2026
Israeli Strikes Hit Bint Jbeil and Nabatieh
Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon, targeting areas in the Bint Jbeil and Nabatieh districts, while Israeli forces carried out another demolition operation in Deir Seryan.
Vanguard News
· Jul 5, 2026
Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel
Lebanon was drawn into the wider Middle East war on March 2 when Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's supreme leader in US-Israeli strikes. The post Netanyahu says some Lebanese Christian villages ‘asked to be annexed’ by Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.
TASS
· Jul 3, 2026
Israeli army reports strikes on ten Hezbollah facilities in Lebanon
According to the Israeli side, the attacks were carried out in response to Hezbollah’s continued violations of the ceasefire agreement
Al Jazeera
· Jun 29, 2026
Israeli attack in Gaza kills three, including a child
The strike in Deir el-Balah is the latest Israeli attack amid ongoing 'ceasefire' violations.
World Israel News
· Jul 12, 2026
WATCH: Graphic depicts immense volume of missile attacks Israel has weathered since the Oct. 7 massacre
Since the Oct. 7 massacre, Iran and its terror proxies, including Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis, have launched tens of thousands of missiles at the Jewish state. The post WATCH: Graphic depicts immense volume of missile attacks Israel has weathered since the Oct. 7 massacre appeared first on World Israel News.
Al-Monitor
· Jun 23, 2026
Israel fire kills two in Lebanon, testing Iran-linked ceasefire
By Nazih Osseiran, Laila Bassam and Steven ScheerBEIRUT/JERUSALEM, June 23 (Reuters) - Israeli gunfire killed two people in southern Lebanon on Tuesday, Lebanon's Civil Defence and health ministry said, prompting Iran-backed Hezbollah to accuse Israel of violating a ceasefire that has largely held since Sunday.The lull in fighting is the longest yet in the war that was ignited by the U.S.-Iran conflict on March 2, when Hezbollah opened fire at Israel in support of Tehran, prompting Israel's second offensive in the country since 2024.
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 9, 2026
Israel carries out demolitions, explosions in southern Lebanon despite ceasefire framework
Explosions rock Khiam and Taybeh as Israeli military offensives continue ahead of new Lebanon-Israel talks in Rome
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 22, 2026
Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinian Teenagers in West Bank, Officials Say
The occupied West Bank has seen sustained and rising violence amid ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians. Israeli forces conduct frequent raids in Palestinian areas, saying they are targeting militants and preventing attacks, while Palestinians and rights groups accuse the military of using excessive force and say settlement expansion is a major driver of instability. [] The post Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinian Teenagers in West Bank, Officials Say appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Al Bawaba
· Jul 5, 2026
Netanyahu postpones heavy attack on Lebanon
ALBAWABA - The Israeli army had been prepared to carry out an operation to bomb a Hezbollah stronghold in the Ali al-Taher area of Nabatieh district in southern Lebanon, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu postponed it...
Intel Slava
· Jun 21, 2026
[Video] 🇶🇦⚡️ — WATCH: Footage shows the moment the massive explosion occurred at Qatar’s Ras [...]
— WATCH: Footage shows the moment the massive explosion occurred at Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City.@IntelSlava
Just the news
· Jun 22, 2026
You Vote: With controversy over Israel's role in the negotiations with Iran, how do you see it?
Since the ceasefire, Israel has accused Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy group and U.S.-designated terrorist group, of launching more than 50 projectiles at Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.
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