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Israeli Military Orders Gaza City Evacuation Amid Intensified Offensive

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Israeli Military Orders Gaza City Evacuation Amid Intensified Offensive

The Israeli military has instructed all residents of Gaza City to evacuate south to the central Gaza Strip amid an intensified offensive. Leaflets dropped by aircraft describe Gaza City as a “dangerous combat zone” and direct residents to leave via two designated safe routes leading to shelters in Deir al-Balah and al-Zawaida.

The UN has expressed deep concern over these evacuation orders. Over the past two weeks, Israeli forces have issued similar orders and re-entered several areas of Gaza City, targeting Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) fighters.

Fighting continues as indirect negotiations for a potential ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas are set to resume in Qatar, with intelligence chiefs from Egypt, the US, and Israel attending.

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Earlier on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced a “counterterrorism operation” against Hamas and PIJ fighters inside a UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City. The IDF opened a “defined corridor to facilitate the evacuation of civilians” before entering the structure and “eliminating terrorists in close-quarters combat.” UNRWA has not yet commented on the incident.

The IDF also reported killing dozens of fighters in Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya district and dismantling underground tunnel routes over the past day.

On Tuesday, the UN Human Rights Office criticized the IDF’s evacuation orders, noting that areas designated for evacuation were already overcrowded with displaced Palestinians and lacked infrastructure and humanitarian aid.

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The Israeli military’s campaign in Gaza aims to dismantle Hamas in response to an unprecedented attack on southern Israel on October 7, which resulted in approximately 1,200 deaths and 251 hostages. Since then, more than 38,295 people have been killed in Gaza, according to the territory’s Hamas-run health ministry.

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Tragedy Strikes Hindu Festival in India: Nearly 40 Children Drown During Ritual Bathing

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Tragedy Strikes Hindu Festival in India: Nearly 40 Children Drown During Ritual Bathing

In a devastating incident in eastern India, at least 46 people, including 37 children and seven women, have drowned while celebrating the Hindu Jivitputrika festival. The fatalities, which occurred across 15 districts within the past 24 hours, resulted from victims ritually bathing in rivers and ponds swollen by recent flooding.

The three-day festival, which honors children’s wellbeing, is traditionally marked by mothers fasting and families participating in ritual baths. This year, the swollen water bodies, exacerbated by recent floods, have turned the celebratory ritual into a deadly disaster.

Local disaster management officials have expressed fears that the death toll could rise further. State authorities have promised compensation for the families and relatives of the victims.

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Fatal accidents during religious festivals are not uncommon in India, where large gatherings often take place with insufficient safety measures. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by such gatherings, especially during adverse weather conditions.

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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut, Hezbollah Leader Targeted Amid Escalating Conflict

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Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut, Hezbollah Leader Targeted Amid Escalating Conflict

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have conducted airstrikes in Beirut, reportedly killing Mohammad Hussein Surur, a senior Hezbollah air unit leader. The Lebanese health ministry confirmed two deaths and 15 injuries from the attack. The strikes come amid escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, with both sides exchanging fire throughout the night and into the morning.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the IDF would continue to fight “with full force” against Hezbollah, aiming to dismantle the Iran-backed militant group. This marks a significant intensification of hostilities between the two sides, which have been exchanging rockets and airstrikes for days. The Lebanese health ministry also reported that 28 people were killed today by Israeli airstrikes.

In retaliation, Hezbollah launched 80 missiles targeting northern Israeli cities, including Safed. Israeli authorities have reported no casualties but noted significant property damage in Safed and Rosh Pina.

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Amid the intensifying conflict, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin renewed calls for a diplomatic solution. The U.S., along with 11 other allied nations, has urged both Israel and Hezbollah to agree to a ceasefire to prevent further escalation and civilian casualties.

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Strong Winds Cause Further Ferry Cancellations Between Isle of Man and Lancashire

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Strong Winds Cause Further Ferry Cancellations Between Isle of Man and Lancashire

Ferry travel between the Isle of Man and Lancashire continues to face disruption due to strong winds over the Irish Sea. The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company has cancelled Thursday’s 08:45 BST sailing of the Manxman to Heysham and its scheduled 14:15 return journey. This follows the cancellation of the vessel’s return trip from the Lancashire port on Wednesday evening.

The disruptions have affected postal services, with the Isle of Man Post Office reporting delays in deliveries from the UK. While local deliveries within the island remain unaffected, items posted on Wednesday for UK delivery may not reach Royal Mail’s network in time for Friday delivery.

Additionally, the ferry cancellations have caused a delay in newspaper deliveries, with no papers available on the island on Thursday, as confirmed by the island’s wholesale distributor.

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