On the 20th anniversary of former prime minister Rafic Hariri’s assassination, Lebanon sees seismic political changes weakening Hezbollah and its allies, potentially paving the way for Hariri’s son Saad to make a comeback. Saad Hariri, who has twice served as prime minister, is back in Lebanon amidst shifting dynamics in the region, calling for a gathering near his father’s burial site in Beirut and hinting at a possible return to political life. With Hezbollah’s power waning and a new government taking shape, Hariri aims to assert his leadership within the Sunni community and navigate Lebanon’s complex political landscape.
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47 more civilians killed as paramilitary RSF shells Sudan’s El-Fasher, military says – Middle East Monitor
At least 47 civilians were killed and dozens injured in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in El-Fasher, North Darfur State, as the group fired about 250 shells into the city. The military reported the destruction of an RSF artillery platform and noted that clashes have continued since May 2024, with the RSF claiming control of the Zamzam refugee camp. Since April 15, 2023, fighting between the RSF and the Sudanese army...
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