Israel’s defence minister Israel Katz announced a major expansion of the military operation in Gaza, aiming to seize large areas of the enclave and add them to Israel’s security zones. The Israeli military has issued evacuation warnings to Gazans, with the 36th division set to participate in the operation. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated calls for Hamas to disarm and emphasized the application of military pressure to secure the release of remaining hostages, as efforts to resume peace talks have so far been unsuccessful.
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Lacklustre Ancelotti debut as Brazil held to draw
Carlo Ancelotti's debut as Brazil coach ended in disappointment with a 0-0 draw against Ecuador in the South American World Cup qualifiers. Brazil struggled to penetrate Ecuador's defense, with their best chance coming from Vinicius Jr, while Ecuador's Nilson Angulo was caught offside in a second-half threat. The result leaves Brazil in fourth place with 22 points, just behind third-placed Paraguay, while Ecuador remains second with 24 points, as both teams prepare for upcoming matches...
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