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  After five years of meticulous reconstruction, the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral is set to reopen its doors to the public on December 8, 2024. The reopening ceremony will take place on December 7, marking a significant milestone in the cathedral's history. The fire on April 15, 2019, caused extensive damage to the historic cathedral, collapsing its iconic spire and causing significant harm to its roof, stained-glass windows, and interior artworks. Despite initial doubts and estimates that the restoration could take up to 40 years, French President Emmanuel Macron's ambitious goal to complete the reconstruction within five years has been achieved. The restoration project, costing around $737 million, was funded by donations from 340,000 individuals across 150 countries. The project involved the efforts of 2,000 artisans and 250 companies, who worked tirelessly to restore the cathedral to its former glory. The new roof and spire have been built using 1,500 trees, including the ta...
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U.S. Refrains from Participating in Israeli Counter-Offensive Against Iran

 


In a recent development, President Joe Biden has unequivocally conveyed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States will not partake in any counter-offensive against Iran. This decision comes in the aftermath of a mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, which has escalated tensions in the region.

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Hossein Amirabdollahian, informed the White House that their operations would be “limited and minimal,” aimed at legitimate defense and punishment of the Israeli regime. Despite this, Netanyahu’s war cabinet favors a retaliatory response against Iran. The threat of open warfare between these arch Middle East foes, potentially involving the United States, has put the entire region on edge.

While the U.S. remains committed to assisting Israel in its self-defense efforts, it categorically rejects the path of war. John Kirby, the White House’s top national security spokesperson, emphasized this stance during ABC’s “This Week” program. The delicate balance of maintaining stability while preventing further escalation is at the forefront of global powers’ concerns.

Jordan’s King Abdullah also weighed in, cautioning against any further escalation by Israel. The situation remains precarious, with Netanyahu’s war cabinet divided over the timing and scale of a potential response. Iran’s initial attack, launched in response to a suspected Israeli strike on its embassy compound in Syria, resulted in modest damage within Israel. The majority of the missiles and drones were intercepted by Israel’s Iron Dome defense system, with assistance from the U.S., Britain, France, and Jordan.

Israel’s ministers have signaled that retaliation is not imminent, emphasizing the need for a strategic alliance against Iran’s grave threat. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant highlighted the risk posed by Iran’s potential nuclear capabilities mounted on these missiles. Israel aims to build a regional coalition to address this challenge effectively.

As the situation unfolds, the world watches closely, hoping for restraint and a de-escalation of tensions in this volatile region.


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