GAZA -- A senior Hamas official said Thursday that Palestinian factions in Gaza have given initial approval for a potential international force in the territory, provided its mandate is limited to "monitoring the ceasefire and maintaining a presence along the borders to separate the two sides."
Husam Badran, a member of Hamas' political bureau, told Xinhua that the force's role should remain "limited, clear, and agreed upon," and must not undermine Palestinian national decision-making. He noted that most countries discussing the idea stressed the need for Palestinian consent before deployment. (Hamas-Gaza-International Force)
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BEIRUT -- Israeli warplanes on Friday launched a series of airstrikes on several areas in eastern and southern Lebanon, according to the Lebanese National News Agency.
The agency reported that "enemy warplanes" conducted four airstrikes on the Al-Mahmoudieh and Al-Jarmaq areas, along with strikes on other areas in southern Lebanon. Additionally, four more airstrikes struck Wadi Zlayya in western Bekaa, located in eastern Lebanon. (Israel-Lebanon-Airstrikes)
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ADEN, Yemen -- A new round of talks between Yemen's internationally recognized government and the Houthi group on the release of detainees began on Friday in the Omani capital, Muscat, a government official told Xinhua.
The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said representatives from both sides had resumed discussions under UN auspices, with support from Saudi Arabia and other Arab states. (Yemen-Houthis-Detainee Talks)
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GAZA -- At least 14 people were killed in the Gaza Strip over the past 24 hours as homes collapsed and tents sheltering displaced families were flooded during a powerful winter storm, Gaza's Civil Defense said on Friday.
The fatalities included three children who died from hypothermia, while others were found under the rubble of homes destroyed by heavy rain and strong winds, particularly in Gaza City and northern areas of the enclave, the Civil Defense said. (Gaza-Storm-Fatalities) Enditem
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