Destructive Israeli Raid in West Bank Kills 5, Palestinians Say The Israeli military said its soldiers had engaged in close combat in the Nur Shams area of the occupied territory.

Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the destructive Israel-Hamas war MINA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — This year’s Hajj came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian militants, which pushed the Middle East to the brink of a regional war between Israel and its allies on one side and Iran-backed militant groups on the other. The post Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop…

Grass and Shrub Fires More Destructive Than Forest Fires in U.S. Grassland and shrubland fires burn more land and destroy more homes across the United States than forest fires, a new study found.