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Buttery, nutty, and blanketed with powdered sugar, these nostalgic snowball cookies make a festive addition to any cookie tray. Here’s a clear, calm, truly step‑by‑step guide so you can just follow along and bake. Recipe overview Snowball Cookies  Yield: About 36 cookies Oven temperature: 350°F Pan: Unlined baking sheet (you can use parchment if you like, but not necessary) Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (2 sticks) ½ cup confectioners’ (powdered) sugar, plus more for coating 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2¼ cups all‑purpose flour ¼ teaspoon salt ¾ cup finely chopped pecans (or walnuts) Instructions: 1. Get ready Soften the butter Take the butter out of the fridge about 1 hour before baking. It should be soft enough to press a finger in easily, but not melted or greasy. Preheat the oven Set oven to 350°F . Make sure the rack is in the center position. Prepare your pans Use unlined baking sheets (or line with parchment if you prefer). No need to...
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Gaza Militants Fire Rockets Into Israel Amid Escalating Conflict

In a tense escalation of the ongoing conflict, Gaza militants from the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group launched a barrage of rockets into Israel on Monday. This move came as Israeli tanks continued their advance deeper into Gaza, intensifying the fighting in the region.

The armed wing of Islamic Jihad, an Iranian-backed ally of Hamas, stated that the rocket attacks were in response to “the crimes of the Zionist enemy against our Palestinian people.” Fortunately, the volley of approximately 20 rockets caused no casualties, according to the Israeli military.

Despite Israel’s offensive aimed at neutralizing threats, militants in some parts of Gaza persistently target Israeli forces in areas previously vacated by the army. On Monday, Israeli tanks extended their incursions into the Shejaia suburb in eastern Gaza City for a fifth consecutive day. Additionally, tanks advanced further in western and central Rafah, near the border with Egypt.

As the conflict continues, casualties mount, and the heavily built-up coastal enclave lies in ruins, the situation remains highly volatile. Israel has signaled that its operation in Rafah, meant to suppress Hamas, will soon conclude. After this intense phase of the war, Israeli forces plan to focus on smaller-scale operations to prevent Hamas from reassembling.

The conflict began when Hamas-led fighters infiltrated southern Israel in October, resulting in significant loss of life and hostages taken back into Gaza. Israel’s counteroffensive has been devastating, with both combatants and civilians affected. The situation remains precarious, and international attention remains fixed on the region as tensions persist.


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