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On September 8, 2024, a gunman opened fire at the Allenby Bridge crossing from Jordan, killing three Israeli security guards before being shot dead. The attack marks a significant escalation in violence amid ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, now in its twelfth month.
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Israeli airstrikes on military sites in Masyaf, Syria, late Sunday resulted in significant casualties, with reports indicating at least 25 fatalities. The strikes targeted a research facility linked to Iran's missile program, escalating tensions in the region amid ongoing conflicts involving Iranian-backed militias.
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Starting April 2025, the UK will require most overseas visitors, including transit passengers at Heathrow, to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for a fee of £10. This policy, supported by the Labour government, may deter travelers and harm the airport's competitiveness compared to other global hubs.
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The Israeli military has stated that three hostages, abducted by Hamas, were likely killed as a result of an airstrike targeting a Hamas commander. This revelation adds pressure on the Israeli government to negotiate the release of remaining hostages still held in Gaza.
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A series of explosive attacks targeting Hezbollah members in Lebanon and Syria resulted in at least 20 deaths and thousands of injuries. The attacks, attributed to Israeli intelligence operations, have escalated tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, raising fears of a broader conflict in the region.
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During a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on September 17, 2024, Senator John Kennedy aggressively questioned Maya Berry of the Arab American Institute about her alleged support for Hamas and Hezbollah. The hearing aimed to address rising hate crimes against Arabs and Muslims amid ongoing tensions related to the Gaza conflict, which have escalated since last October.