BEIRUT -- An Israeli drone strike killed a Hezbollah member in southern Lebanon on Wednesday, targeting a vehicle near Qaaqaait al-Jisr in the Wadi al-Hujayr area, Lebanese security and official sources said.
Lebanon's state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported that "an enemy drone targeted a car at the entrance of Wadi al-Hujayr near Qaaqaait al-Jisr in the Nabatieh district this morning." (Lebanon-Israeli Airstrike-Hezbollah)
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TRIPOLI -- Libya's Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) declared a ceasefire on Wednesday following intense overnight clashes between rival militias that spread into central and residential districts of the capital, prompting international calls to protect civilians and prevent further escalation.
Fighting erupted overnight between forces loyal to Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah, including the 444 Brigade, and militias aligned with Abdel Raouf Kara, head of the Special Deterrence Force. (Libya-Tripoli-Militia Clashes)
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GAZA -- At least 65 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on six residential buildings in the Jabalia refugee camp and the nearby town of Jabalia in northern Gaza early on Wednesday, Palestinian civil defense and medical officials said.
The strikes hit the targets while residents were asleep, according to Mahmoud Basal, a spokesperson for Gaza's Civil Defense. "Most of the victims are women and children," he told Xinhua, adding that rescue efforts were hindered by a shortage of equipment and resources. "We are witnessing scenes of destruction and casualties on a daily basis," he said. (Gaza-Israeli Attacks-Casualties)
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RIYADH -- U.S. President Donald Trump held a meeting on Wednesday with Syrian interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss normalizing bilateral ties, while expressing his willingness to reach a deal with Iran.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan joined Trump and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud online during the meeting, Türkiye's state-run Anadolu Agency reported. (Saudi Arabia-US-Trump Visit) ■
