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Your daily horoscope: February 3, 2026

  IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY Upheavals in your personal life are likely over the coming year but they will actually be good for you. Too often in the past you have ignored tensions in your closest relationships but that is no longer an option, so be honest with everyone, including yourself ARIES (March 21 - April 20): It is essential that you are decisive today, even if you secretly believe that you may be making a bad call. Sometimes in life the way we act can be more important than whether it is a good act or a bad one. Such a time is now. TAURUS (April 21 - May 21): Changes planet Uranus ends its retrograde phase in your sign today, so over the next few days things will come to light that you were unaware of or, more likely, that you chose to pretend did not exist. There can be no more lying to yourself. GEMINI (May 22 - June 21): As one of the zodiac’s air signs you are restless by nature but over the next 24 to 48 hours your nervous energy will go into overdrive. Be smart and m...

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Israel Strikes Hezbollah Targets in Eastern Lebanon After Drone Incident



Israel has escalated its military response in eastern Lebanon following an incident where Hezbollah shot down an Israeli drone. Tensions between the two sides have been mounting, and this recent exchange of fire adds to the regional instability.

On Sunday, April 7, 2024, Hezbollah, an Iran-backed armed group, downed an Israeli unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) over Lebanese airspace. The drone in question was identified as the Israeli-made Hermes 900. In retaliation, Israel launched air strikes on Hezbollah infrastructure sites in eastern Lebanon.

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that fighter jets targeted a military complex and three other infrastructure sites belonging to Hezbollah in the city of Baalbek. These strikes were a direct response to the UAV incident. Fortunately, there were no reported casualties from the attacks.

Hezbollah and Israel have been engaged in cross-border skirmishes since October 8, 2023. The conflict intensified after Hamas, a Palestinian group, launched an attack on Israel, leading to a war in Gaza. As a result, both sides have continued to trade fire, resulting in casualties and displacement of civilians.

While the U.S. and other countries advocate for a diplomatic resolution, the situation remains volatile. Hezbollah has stated that it will not cease fire until a ceasefire is implemented in Gaza. As the conflict persists, the international community closely monitors developments in the region.

In summary, the recent strikes in eastern Lebanon underscore the ongoing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. As both sides remain entrenched, efforts to find a peaceful resolution continue amidst the backdrop of regional instability.


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