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Hezbollah launches massive rocket attack near Haifa, Israel
Red alerts have been activated as Hezbollah launched a large-scale rocket assault near Haifa, Israel.
The barrage of rockets targeted the region, triggering emergency sirens and prompting residents to seek shelter in designated safe zones.
Israeli defense forces have responded by deploying air defense systems to intercept incoming projectiles, while local authorities have urged civilians to remain in secure locations until the threat subsides.
As of now, Magen David Adom, Israel’s national emergency medical service, has not reported any casualties.
It is believed that Hezbollah may have been targeting the Ramat David Air Base in northern Israel, possibly under the assumption that this is where the jets involved in the bombing of Beirut are stationed.
Debris from a Hezbollah rocket that was intercepted has been found, reportedly near the Nazareth area.
The attack marks a significant escalation in tensions along the northern border, with fears of further intensification in the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
Emergency services are on high alert, closely monitoring the situation as developments unfold.
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Suspect in Magdeburg Christmas Market Ramming Attack Identified as 50-Year-Old Male from Saudi Arabia
Reports from rescue services estimate that 60 to 80 individuals have sustained injuries of varying severity.
Magdeburg, Germany — A tragic and devastating attack on the Christmas market in Magdeburg has left at least 11 people dead and over 60 injured.
Authorities have identified the suspect as a 50-year-old male, a doctor from Saudi Arabia who is reportedly employed in Saxony-Anhalt, the same state where the incident took place.
The attack unfolded when a vehicle plowed into the crowded market, driving “straight into the crowd,” according to witnesses.
Early reports suggest the involvement of two vehicles in what appears to be a coordinated terrorist attack.
Local rescue services estimate that between 60 and 80 people sustained injuries of varying severity, with some in critical condition.
Adding to the alarm, German police suspect an explosive device may be present in one of the vehicles used in the assault.
Bomb disposal teams and a heavy police presence have been deployed to secure the area. Law enforcement has urged residents to avoid the vicinity as investigations and safety operations continue.
Germany’s Prime Minister, Reiner Haseloff, is traveling to Magdeburg to oversee the response to this act of violence.
Extensive police measures remain in place, and officials have called for calm as they work to uncover the details behind the attack.
The historic Magdeburg Christmas market, a significant seasonal attraction, was filled with visitors at the time of the attack.
The city, which is the capital of Saxony-Anhalt and home to approximately 240,000 residents, is now reeling from the incident.
Magdeburg police and local public broadcaster MDR have confirmed that one suspect has been arrested.
The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are treating the attack as a planned and deliberate act of terror.
This heinous act has sent shockwaves across Germany and the international community, casting a somber shadow over the holiday season.
Further updates are expected as officials continue their inquiries. Residents are encouraged to report any information or suspicious activity to local authorities immediately.