The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claimed on Thursday morning that it killed a leading Palestinian battle commander, something the Palestinians also said happened. The IDF posted that it killed Palestinian terrorist Muhammad Jaber, also known as “Abu Shujaa,” during a counterterrorism operation. “The terrorist Muhammad Jaber, “Abu Shujaa”, was eliminated following exchanges of fire during...
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Archaeologists unearth ancient toy in Iceland, disagree on animal figurine’s classification
A rare toy dating to the Viking Age was found during an archaeological excavation in Iceland. Even though the time period the toy comes from is known by researchers, the animal the figure represents is still up for debate. Archaeological research has been happening in the town of Fjörður in Seyðisfjordurr since 2020, Ragnheiður Traustadóttir,...
Putin assisting Maduro regime amid ongoing protests over rigged election result
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is turning to his friend, Russian President Vladimir Putin, to help him put down opposition to the recent outcome of the presidential election which most outside observers say was rigged. Maduro’s claim to victory sparked widespread protests that have led to the arrests of 2,200 people, including opposition figures and journalists....
Hundreds of thousands of dead fish blanket Greek tourist port after flooding
Greek authorities have started collecting hundreds of thousands of dead fish that poured into a tourist port in the central city of Volos this week after being displaced from their usual freshwater habitats during flooding last year. The floating carcasses created a silvery blanket across the port and a stench that alarmed residents and authorities...
Namibia to cull 83 elephants and distribute meat to people affected by drought
Namibia plans to cull 723 wild animals, including 83 elephants, and to distribute the meat to people struggling to feed themselves because of a severe drought across southern Africa, the environment ministry said. The cull will take place in parks and communal areas where authorities believe animal numbers exceed available grazing land and water supplies,...
India's tallest waterfall, Kunchikal Falls, is a picturesque oasis, cascades nearly 1,500 feet
The world is full of magnificent waterfalls that will surely take your breath away. Kunchikal Falls is India’s highest waterfall, measuring 1,493 feet, according to The Times of India. This waterfall can be found in the Shimoga district of Karnataka, where many other magnificent waterfalls can also be found, including Jog Falls. The Facebook account,...
Pope Francis says intentionally allowing migrants to die is a 'grave sin'
Pope Francis is urging countries not to turn their backs on migrants at risk of dying as they seek refuge abroad. The pontiff deviated from his catechesis series during his Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter’s Square this week, instead focusing on what he called the “grave sin” of intentionally allowing migrants to die in...
Boy accidentally destroys 3,500-year-old artifact in Israeli museum
A boy on a visit to a museum in Israel accidentally knocked over a 3,500-year-old jar, shattering the relic. “There are instances where display items are intentionally damaged, and such cases are treated with great severity, including involving the police,”Lihi Laszlo of the Hecht Museum told the BBC. “In this case, however, this was not...
Israel launches major West Bank counterterror operation that kills 9 militants, IDF says
The Israeli military carried out a major operation in the West Bank this week that killed nine militants, Israel Defense Forces announced Wednesday. The IDF said a large group of its forces entered the city of Jenin on Wednesday, adding that all nine people who were killed in the operation were militants. IDF spokesman Lt....
Israel's new ambassador issues stark warning to UN over Hezbollah, Iran inaction
FIRST ON FOX: The new Israeli ambassador to the United Nations has issued a stern warning to the international body amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah and concerns that Iran could be close to obtaining a nuclear weapon. Ambassador Danny Danon told Fox News Digital that Security Council Resolution 1701 “said very clearly that there would...









