The attack occurred on the same day that Israel bombed sites in the Syrian capital that the Israeli military said were affiliated with a militant group. At least 15 people were killed, Syrian state media reported.
Tag: Evacuations and Evacuees
Israel’s Bloody Cycle of War Against Hamas Returns to North Gaza
Israel said its forces had returned to northern Gaza to fight a Hamas resurgence. That has brought a new round of suffering for residents.
Israel Calls for New Lebanon Evacuations as Cease-Fire Talks Ramp Up
The widespread orders across southern Lebanon came amid what appeared to be intensifying efforts to reach a cease-fire.
Typhoon Yinxing Hits Philippines as a Powerful Storm
The tropical cyclone, which hit the island of Luzon, prompted evacuation orders for more than 160,000 residents. Early Friday, officials warned that “life-threatening conditions persist.”
Typhoon Yinxing Approaches the Philippines as a Category 4 Storm
More than 160,000 people have been evacuated to prepare for the tropical cyclone. It is forecast to make landfall by Friday morning.
Israeli Strikes Damage a Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, Officials Say
Patients and medical staff were wounded at Kamal Adwan Hospital, one of the few in northern Gaza still providing limited medical care, the health ministry and the hospital’s chief said.
In Northern Gaza, Staying and Evacuation Both Carry Deadly Risks
For Gazans facing Israel’s latest offensive against Hamas in the north, every option is fraught with peril.
At Least 10 Killed in Indonesia After Volcano Erupts
The authorities warned of more volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted dozens of times in the past few weeks.
Typhoon Kong-rey Lashes Taiwan With Powerful Winds and Rain
The storm was the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, the government said. At least two people were killed and hundreds were injured.
Living on a Volcano’s Edge, Italians Practice for Disaster
The Italian authorities carried out a drill of their plan to save a half-million people from toxic fumes, deadly quakes or a full eruption. Vesuvius isn’t the volcano they’re worried about.