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Pope Francis condemned the bombing of children in Gaza as "cruelty", prompting Israel to accuse him of double standards. The pontiff criticized the Israeli air strike that killed seven children from one family, calling it "not war". The ongoing violence in Gaza, including Hamas attacks and Israeli retaliation, has led to a significant number of casualties and international efforts to negotiate a ceasefire. Full Article

In Damascus, young volunteers took on the role of traffic cops after police abandoned their posts following the fall of President Bashar al-Assad to rebel forces. Equipped with whistles and batons provided by the victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels, over 50 volunteers in orange vests managed traffic and resolved jams caused by malfunctioning signals and celebrations marking the end of Assad's rule. Despite unexpected duties, volunteers like Mohammed Mouaffaq al-Awa expressed pride in contributing to...

A projectile fired from Yemen struck Tel Aviv, wounding 16 people, the second attack in days, with Huthi rebels claiming responsibility using a ballistic missile. Israel failed to intercept the projectile, causing damage and injuries, prompting residents to evacuate. Israel retaliated by striking Huthi sites in Yemen, with Prime Minister Netanyahu warning of severe repercussions for those targeting Israel. Full Article

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The Israeli military shot a protester in the leg during a demonstration against their activities in a village in southern Syria, following hundreds of air strikes on Syrian military facilities to prevent them from falling into hostile hands. Israel also sent troops into a UN-patrolled buffer zone in the Golan Heights, calling it a defensive measure. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to seize the buffer zone after Assad's overthrow, with Israel framing the move...

US diplomats met with Syria's new leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa of HTS, to seek assurances of moderation and inclusivity post-Assad's ouster, amid concerns over minority and women's rights. The lightning offensive by HTS has led to new policies as the group is designated a terrorist organization by some countries. The delegation also met with activists, minority groups, and civil society representatives, including efforts to locate missing Americans like journalist Austin Tice. Full Article