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Tragedy on Libya’s Coast as Migrant Bodies Wash Ashore

  FILE PHOTO: Migrants aboard an overcrowded boat are approached by the crew of the migrant search and rescue ship Sea-Watch 5, operated by the German NGO Sea-Watch, during a rescue operation in the Search and Rescue (SAR) zone in the central Mediterranean, off Libya. At least five migrants, including two women, were found washed ashore in the coastal town of Qasr al-Akhyar, east of Libya’s capital, Tripoli. Local police reported that the bodies were discovered along the Emhamid Al-Sharif shore, a location where residents first spotted them and alerted authorities.  According to police investigator Hassan Al-Ghawil, a child’s body had also briefly washed ashore but was pulled back into the sea by strong waves, prompting the coast guard to continue searching the area. All of the recovered individuals were described as dark‑skinned, underscoring the ongoing dangers faced by migrants attempting perilous Mediterranean crossings.  The incident highlights the persistent huma...

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Israeli Strikes Kill 19 in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Negotiations


 In a tragic escalation of violence, Israeli airstrikes across Gaza resulted in the deaths of 19 people overnight, including a woman and her six children. These strikes occurred just as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in the region to push forward ceasefire talks.

The situation remains tense, with months of contentious negotiations preceding this critical moment. Blinken’s visit aims to seal a ceasefire deal and bring an end to the hostilities that have plagued the area. However, the loss of innocent lives underscores the urgency of finding a peaceful resolution.

As the international community watches closely, hopes are pinned on diplomatic efforts to prevent further bloodshed and pave the way for lasting peace.


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