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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 3

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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UAE: Record Rainfall Triggers Severe Flooding in Dubai 2

Severe flooding triggered by heavy rains has hit the United Arab Emirates. The storms began on Thursday, December 18 and are forecast to continue through the weekend, with strong winds and rough seas also expected. Authorities have issued safety advisories, urged residents to stay indoors, and implemented work-from-home measures, as the UAE experiences its heaviest rainfall on record.

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen, Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir, Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, State Secretary Kristine Kallset from Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir and Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, State Secretary Kristine Kallset from Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen, Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir and Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen, Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir, Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, State Secretary Kristine Kallset from Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness

Danish Minister for Resilience and Preparedness Torsten Schack Pedersen, Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir, Finnish Minister of the Interior Mari Rantanen, State Secretary Kristine Kallset from Norwegian Ministry of Justice and Public Security Swedish Minister for Civil Defence Carl-Oskar Bohlin attend a press conference of the Nordic ministers responsible for civil preparedness in Helsinki, Finland, on November 13, 2025. During their meeting the ministers discussed topical issues related to crisis preparedness in the Nordic countries. LEHTIKUVA / RONI REKOMAA - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Roni Rekomaa/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen (C) attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Accused Finnish MP Räsänen attends Supreme Court in her hate speech case

Finnish Christian Democratic Party MP and former Interior Minister Päivi Räsänen attends Finland's Supreme Court session in Helsinki, Finland on October 30, 2025 of her hate speech case. LEHTIKUVA / MARKKU ULANDER - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Markku Ulander/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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China: Contrast Between Calm Cat and Raging Lightning Thunderstorm in Jiangxi

On September 9, a video captured a small cat sitting indoors while a thunderstorm raged outside a window in Nanchang, Jiangxi. Bright flashes of lightning illuminated the room, yet the cat sat perfectly still, showing no sign of fear or anxiety. The contrast between the storm’s chaos and the cat’s calm composure created a comical scene that quickly drew attention online.

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Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - OCTOBER 8, 2025 - A farmer is picking silkworm cocoons indoors in Qianbu Village, Duntou Town, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 8, 2025.

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Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - OCTOBER 8, 2025 - A farmer is picking silkworm cocoons indoors in Qianbu Village, Duntou Town, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 8, 2025.

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Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - OCTOBER 8, 2025 - A farmer is picking silkworm cocoons indoors in Qianbu Village, Duntou Town, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 8, 2025.

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Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - OCTOBER 8, 2025 - A farmer is picking silkworm cocoons indoors in Qianbu Village, Duntou Town, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 8, 2025.

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Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - OCTOBER 8, 2025 - A farmer is picking silkworm cocoons indoors in Qianbu Village, Duntou Town, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 8, 2025.

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Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - OCTOBER 8, 2025 - A farmer is picking silkworm cocoons indoors in Qianbu Village, Duntou Town, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 8, 2025.

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Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - OCTOBER 8, 2025 - A farmer is picking silkworm cocoons indoors in Qianbu Village, Duntou Town, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 8, 2025.

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Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

Silkworm Cocoons Harvest in Hai'an

HAI'AN, CHINA - OCTOBER 8, 2025 - A farmer is picking silkworm cocoons indoors in Qianbu Village, Duntou Town, Hai'an City, Jiangsu Province, China on October 8, 2025.

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Icelandic Minister of Justice Thorbjörg Sigridur Gunnlaugsdottir during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Norwegian State Secretary for the Minister of Justice and Public Security Kristine Kallset during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Norwegian State Secretary for the Minister of Justice and Public Security Kristine Kallset during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Danish Minister of Immigration and Integration Rasmus Stoklund during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Danish Minister of Immigration and Integration Rasmus Stoklund during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Swedish Minister for Migration Johan Forssel during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen and Swedish Minister for Migration Johan Forssel during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Finnish Interior Minister Mari Rantanen during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Press Conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration

Swedish Minister for Migration Johan Forssel during a press conference of Nordic Ministers for Migration in Helsinki, Finland, on September 30, 2025. LEHTIKUVA / VESA MOILANEN - FINLAND OUT. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. (Credit:Vesa Moilanen/Lehtikuva/Kyodo News Images)

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China: Fish Swim Inside Flooded Home Amid Typhoon Wipha

This video, recorded in Guangdong on July 22 after Typhoon Wipha, shows flooding inside a man’s home, where small fish were seen swimming across the floor.

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UK: Warehouse Explosion Sparks Major Fire in Swindon

An explosion triggered a large fire at a warehouse on Crompton Road in Swindon’s Groundwell Industrial Estate on Wednesday evening, September 24. Nearby buildings were evacuated, and residents were advised to stay indoors. An investigation is underway.

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US: Major Dust Storm Hits Southern Arizona, Worsening Air Quality

On August 21, 2025, a major dust storm swept through southern Arizona, affecting cities including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Surprise. Air quality deteriorated sharply, posing health risks such as respiratory problems and eye irritation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and wear N95 masks if going outside.

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US: Major Dust Storm Hits Southern Arizona, Worsening Air Quality 2

On August 21, 2025, a major dust storm swept through southern Arizona, affecting cities including Phoenix, Tempe, Chandler, and Surprise. Air quality deteriorated sharply, posing health risks such as respiratory problems and eye irritation. Residents were advised to stay indoors, close windows, and wear N95 masks if going outside.

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Spain: Sudden Heat Gust Hits Granada Beaches, Forcing Evacuation and Rescues 2

A sudden thermal gust hit the beaches of Motril, Salobreña, and Torrenueva in Granada on Sunday evening, August 17, causing umbrellas, inflatables, and paddleboards to fly and prompting authorities to evacuate the sand and advise residents to stay indoors. The Civil Guard rescued three bathers, and two more were assisted by a rescue boat. The phenomenon coincided with a rapid temperature rise to 40.1°C and wind gusts up to 86.8 km/h, which also produced a small waterspout over Torrenueva.

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Storming of the Old City of Hebron - West Bank

Settlers and occupation forces storm the Old City of Hebron in the West Bank on July 26, 2025, amid heightened tensions. The incursion disrupted daily life in the area, as residents were forced indoors and businesses shuttered due to security concerns. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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