Residents

Israel announces expansion of military operation in Gaza to seize ‘large areas’ of land, ordering residents to leave

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced Wednesday a major expansion of the military’s operation in Gaza involving the seizure of large areas of land that would be “incorporated into Israel’s security zones.” In the statement, Katz said the operation would also involve a “large-scale evacuation of Gaza’s population from combat zones,” without specifying details. Signs …

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Egypt Independent April 2, 2025

22 killed as residents of southern Lebanon defy Israeli orders not to return home

CNN — At least 22 people were killed and 124 others injured by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese Health Ministry said, as residents of villages near the border defied orders by Israel’s military not to return to their homes. The deaths come as a deadline expired Sunday for Israel to withdraw forces from …

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Egypt Independent January 28, 2025

Ceasefire breakthrough – Israeli hostages to be freed, Gaza residents to return

Israel has announced that the dispute over the implementation of the ceasefire agreement and the release of hostages with Hamas in Gaza has been now resolved. Hamas is scheduled to release six hostages in two stages this week, including Arbel Yehud and soldier Agam Berger. According to the Hebrew newspaper Israel Times, Hamas has sent …

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Egypt Independent January 28, 2025

Three killed as residents of southern Lebanon defy Israeli orders not to return home

CNN — Three people were killed and 44 others injured by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, the Lebanese government said, as residents of villages near the border defied orders by Israel’s military not to return to their homes. The deaths come as a deadline expired Sunday for Israel to withdraw forces from the area, as …

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Egypt Independent January 27, 2025

Some California residents get extra protection from wildfires – for a price

CNN — As the Palisades fire began intensifying Tuesday evening, Los Angeles real estate executive Keith Wasserman sent out a plea on social media: “Does anyone have access to private firefighters to protect our home in Pacific Palisades? Need to act fast here. All neighbors houses burning. Will pay any amount.” The now-deleted post sparked …

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Egypt Independent January 12, 2025

Phew! Residents to finally get their say on waste odour

After years of complaints, the residents of a suburban area are finally getting an inquiry into the health impacts of

Australian Associated Press January 10, 2025

Residents cheer as Lebanese army arrives in southern Lebanon village

A video from southern Lebanon shows residents celebrating on Wednesday evening as a Lebanese regiment arrives in a village on the first day of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire. Residents of the Christian majority town of Qlayaa in Marjayoun district gave the Lebanese military convoy a jubilant welcome, as seen in a video geolocated by CNN. The …

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Egypt Independent November 29, 2024