Israel’s ground troops were advancing toward Gaza City as diplomatic efforts intensified for at least a brief pause in the fighting in Gaza’s deadliest war. President Joe Biden suggested a humanitarian “pause” and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected back in the region on Friday. Arab countries, including those allied with the U.S. … Read more
Palestinians arrive at Rafah, the border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt, on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Fatima Shbair)Israeli army tanks move towards the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel Wednesday, Nov.1, 2023. Israeli ground forces have been operating in Gaza in recent days as Israel presses ahead with its war against Hamas … Read more
MADRID (AP) — Topflight clubs Las Palmas and Almeria advanced past lower-division teams in the first round of the Copa del Rey on Tuesday. Almeria picked up its first win of the season by defeating third-division club Talavera 2-0, while Las Palmas scored three times after the 68th minute in a 3-0 victory against fifth-division … Read more
Footage released by the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday is said to show troops, tanks and armored bulldozers operating inside the Gaza Strip. Photo: Israel Defense Forces Footage released by the Israel Defense Forces on Tuesday is said to show troops, tanks and armored bulldozers operating inside the Gaza Strip. Photo: Israel Defense Forces Watch: … Read more
PARIS (AP) — Alexander Zverev and Hubert Hurkacz stayed in contention for the three remaining spots at the ATP Finals by advancing to the second round of the Paris Masters on Tuesday. The 10th-seeded Zverev rallied past qualifier Marton Fucsovics 4-6, 7-5, 6-4, while Hurkacz overcame Sebastian Korda 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3. “It was definitely … Read more
Israel over the weekend announced it had entered a “second stage” of its war against militant group Hamas and on Sunday said its ground operation in Gaza would intensify, following weeks of aerial strikes on the Hamas-controlled territory. The country was prepared for a “long and difficult” war, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday, … Read more