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Your daily horoscope: December 1, 2025

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY The breakthrough you have been dreaming of and hoping for is on the horizon and if you are ready to take advantage of it there will be no stopping you this year. You were born to be someone very special, so live up to your cosmic billing. ARIES (March 21 - April 20): You may have been acting a little bit crazy lately but there is a method to your madness. You figure if you can keep your rivals off-balance they will be less likely to oppose you. A little fear can be made to go a long way. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Resist the urge to take chances with your money. The approaching full moon could make you a bit reckless over the next few days, so resolve right now to keep your cash in your pocket. You don’t need another shiny toy to add to your collection. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): You won’t always be thinking logically between now and Thursday’s full moon, so whenever there is an important decision to be made get some input from people you trust. They ma...

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Israel Orders New Evacuations in Rafah as it Prepares to Expand Military Operations

 

In a significant development, Israel has ordered new evacuations in Gaza’s southern city of Rafah. Tens of thousands of people are being forced to move as the Israeli military prepares to expand its operations closer to the heavily populated central area. This move comes despite growing pressure from close ally the United States and other international actors.

The situation in Rafah is critical. Israel has already evacuated the eastern third of the city, which is considered the last refuge in Gaza. However, the United Nations and other agencies have warned that a full-scale invasion of Rafah would have dire consequences for humanitarian operations and could lead to a surge in civilian casualties. Rafah shares a border with Egypt near the main aid entry points, which have already been affected by the conflict.

U.S. President Joe Biden has taken a firm stance, stating that offensive weapons will not be provided to Israel for its operations in Rafah. The U.S. report also highlighted “reasonable” evidence that Israel breached international law protecting civilians during its war against Hamas. In response, Israel emphasized its compliance with the laws of armed conflict and its efforts to minimize civilian casualties.

More than 1.4 million Palestinians—half of Gaza’s population—have sought refuge in Rafah, most of them fleeing Israel’s offensives elsewhere. The ongoing evacuations are forcing people to return north to areas that have already been devastated by previous Israeli attacks. Displaced residents are grappling with the difficult decision of leaving their homes in search of safety. As one Rafah resident put it, “The Israeli army does not have a safe area in Gaza. They target everything” .

The situation remains tense, and the international community closely watches the developments in Rafah. The impact on civilians and humanitarian operations cannot be overstated, and efforts to find a peaceful resolution continue amidst the escalating conflict.


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