Hamas official killed in Israeli drone strike in Sidon
Samer al-Hajj, a Hamas security official for Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp, was killed in a drone strike in Sidon, Lebanon, on 9 August 2024. The attack also injured two civilians.
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Samer al-Hajj, a Hamas security official for Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp, was killed in a drone strike in Sidon, Lebanon, on 9 August 2024. The attack also injured two civilians.
Stormont is recalled for a special session to address violence following an anti-immigration protest in Belfast, with ministers condemning racism and criminal damage.
Protesters and counter-protesters faced off in Belfast, leading to a café on Botanic Avenue being damaged. Fireworks were thrown during the demonstration, and police reported criminal damage treated as hate crimes.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced a national capability to address violent disorder, following unrest in Southport, Hartlepool, and Whitehall. He attributed the disturbances to far-right involvement and urged social media platforms to act against misinformation.
The final report of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review recommends a new station at Craigavon and airport rail links, with 32 recommendations and a projected 25-year implementation timeline.
Al Jazeera Arabic journalist Ismail al-Ghoul and his cameraman are killed in an Israeli airstrike while conducting a news broadcast near Ismail Haniyeh's home in the Gaza Strip.