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Gallant Threatens to Destroy Lebanese Border Villages.. and Prevents Hezbollah's Return
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The Israeli army's call to evacuate 21 Lebanese villages reflects Israel's intention to expand its military operations in southern Lebanon, threatening to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis and increa

Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated that his country's forces have succeeded in destroying two-thirds of Hezbollah's arsenal of medium and short-range missiles. Gallant added, in controversial statements, that Israel "has managed to almost completely eliminate Hezbollah's top leadership," threatening to destroy Lebanese border villages and prevent the party's return to them.
In contrast, Hezbollah accused Israeli forces of using internationally prohibited cluster munitions in their shelling of populated areas in southern Lebanon. The party indicated in a statement that Israel used these bombs, prohibited under the 2008 Oslo Convention, in raids on the villages of Hanin and Al-Tairi.
In a related context, the Israeli Air Force intensified its raids on Lebanese border areas, targeting several towns including Alma Al-Shaab, Beit Lif, and Ramiya. The Israeli army also called on residents of 21 villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate immediately and move north of the Awali River, in a move indicating the intention to expand military operations in the area.
Analysts view this latest escalation as part of a shift in Israeli focus from Gaza to Lebanon since last September. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to continue fighting against Hezbollah until the return of northern Israeli residents who were displaced due to the violence.
Statistics indicate that the escalating conflict has led to the death of more than 1,200 people in Lebanon and the displacement of about one million others since the start of Israeli ground operations on September 30.
Experts warn that the continuation of this escalation could lead to an expansion of the confrontation to include other countries in the region, threatening the outbreak of a comprehensive regional war. They also point out that mutual accusations of using internationally prohibited weapons increase the chances of international community intervention to stop the escalation.
Levant-Agencies
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- April 23, 2025
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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