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<p lang="en-US">A Chinese exchange student fell victim to a “cyber kidnapping” scam and $80,000 was extorted from his parents after which he was found alive but “cold and scared” in a tent located in the wilderness of Utah, said the police.<br />
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17-year-old Kai Zhuang was reported missing on Thursday (Dec 28) after his parents – who are living in China – informed the officials at his host high school in Riverdale, Utah that they suspected their child had been kidnapped and a ransom demand had been made to them.<br />
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The case continued on the typical pattern for cyber kidnapping in which the victim is asked by the “kidnappers” to isolate themselves and provide pictures of them as if being held captive. The photos then taken are sent to the victim’s family to extort a payment. Generally, the victims comply fearing that going against the kidnappers will harm their family members.</p>

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<p lang="en-US">After going through bank records, purchases and phone ping records in a search operation, the police were convinced that the boy was isolated in a tent some 40km (25 miles) north in a large area, close to Brigham City.<br />
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“Due to the cold weather in Utah this time of year, we became additionally concerned for the victim’s safety in that he may freeze to death overnight,” said the Riverdale Police Department, in a press release after he was discovered Sunday (Dec 31).</p>

<h2 lang="en-US"><strong>Kai found isolated in a tent</strong></h2>

<p lang="en-US">A sergeant – who was hiking on a mountainside – found Kai’s tent which did not have any heat source but only “a heat blanket, a sleeping bag, limited food and water and several phones that were presumed to be used to carry out the cyber kidnapping,” the department said.<br />
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The detective said that he “contacted the victim inside the tent and found he was alive but very cold and scared”.</p>

<p lang="en-US"><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Africa, Brazil to halt 'donkey skin trade' in major blow to supplies for Chinese medicine</strong></p>

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<p lang="en-US">After he was rescued, Kai “requested a warm cheeseburger” and spoke to his family, which had made the payment of US$80,000 to bank accounts in China when they were threatened, according to Riverdale police.<br />
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The host family of Kai in Riverdale was initially unaware that the boy was missing and had last seen him in the kitchen in the early morning of the same day when he disappeared. According to the press release, Riverdale police worked along with the FBI, Chinese officials and the US embassy in China to find the missing teenager.<br />
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Riverdale police said that the cyber kidnappers have been recently targeting foreign exchange students recently, and especially, Chinese foreign exchange students.</p>

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A Chinese exchange student fell victim to a “cyber kidnapping” scam and $80,000 was extorted from his parents after which he was found alive but “cold and scared” in a tent located in the wilderness of Utah, said the police.

A Chinese exchange student fell victim to a “cyber kidnapping” scam and $80,000 was extorted from his parents after which he was found alive but “cold and scared” in a tent located in the wilderness of Utah, said the police. 17-year-old Kai Zhuang was reported missing on Thursday (Dec 28) after his parents – who are living in China – informed the officials at his host high school in Riverdale, Utah that they suspected their child had been kidnapped and a ransom demand had been made to them. The case continued on the typical pattern for cyber kidnapping in which the victim is asked by the “kidnappers” to isolate themselves and provide pictures of them as if being held captive. The photos then taken are sent to the victim’s family to extort a payment. Generally, the victims comply fearing that going against the kidnappers will harm their family members. Also read: China expels nine army officials from parliament in a sweeping reshuffle After going through bank records, purchases and phone ping records in a search operation, the police were convinced that the boy was isolated in a tent some 40km (25 miles) north in a large area, close to Brigham City. “Due to the cold weather in Utah this time of year, we became additionally concerned for the victim’s safety in that he may freeze to death overnight,” said the Riverdale Police Department, in a press release after he was discovered Sunday (Dec 31). Kai found isolated in a tent A sergeant – who was hiking on a mountainside – found Kai’s tent which did not have any heat source but only “a heat blanket, a sleeping bag, limited food and water and several phones that were presumed to be used to carry out the cyber kidnapping,” the department said. The detective said that he “contacted the victim inside the tent and found he was alive but very cold and scared”. Watch: Africa, Brazil to halt 'donkey skin trade' in major blow to supplies for Chinese medicine After he was rescued, Kai “requested a warm cheeseburger” and spoke to his family, which had made the payment of US$80,000 to bank accounts in China when they were threatened, according to Riverdale police. The host family of Kai in Riverdale was initially unaware that the boy was missing and had last seen him in the kitchen in the early morning of the same day when he disappeared. According to the press release, Riverdale police worked along with the FBI, Chinese officials and the US embassy in China to find the missing teenager. Riverdale police said that the cyber kidnappers have been recently targeting foreign exchange students recently, and especially, Chinese foreign exchange students. (With inputs from agencies)

A ‘cyber kidnapping’ scam left a Chinese exchange student freezing in Utah wilderness

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<p>The Met Office's provisional data reveals that 2023 was the UK's second warmest year on record, closely trailing behind 2022 by a mere 0.06ºC. This warming trend has significant implications, as both Wales and Northern Ireland experienced their hottest years ever recorded.</p>

<p>The Met Office said that climate change is undeniably contributing to these escalating temperatures, making high temperature records "significantly more likely."</p>

<h2><strong>Hot extremes: June’s sizzle and September’s blaze</strong></h2>

<p>The UK's summer in 2023 bookmarked itself with the hottest June and jointly hottest September on record, witnessing temperatures soaring above 33ºC. These scorching months contributed to the overall warmth experienced throughout the year.</p>

<p>The UK boasts some of the world's oldest temperature records, with the Met Office's Central England Temperature series dating back to 1659. This historical perspective underscores the gravity of recent temperature anomalies.</p>

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<p>Despite consecutive record-setting years, the UK government faced warnings in July about its unpreparedness for climate change. Advisers pointed out a spike in deaths and operational disruptions in 2022 among the over-65s, signalling the need for urgent action.</p>

<p>Greenpeace's Doug Parr as quoted by the BBC criticised&nbsp;Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's climate actions, accusing him of exacerbating the climate impact.</p>

<p>The Prime Minister's focus on expanding oil and gas drilling while delaying key emission-cutting policies drew sharp criticism.</p>

<p>The UK's record temperatures align with a global trend, evidenced by wildfires in various regions, historically high sea temperatures, and an alarming wildfire season. The Copernicus Climate Change Service is expected to confirm 2023 as the hottest year globally in January.</p>

<p>Scientists attribute the above-average temperatures not only to climate change but also to the El Niño weather phenomenon. Weakened winds in the eastern Pacific contribute to warmer air and increased rainfall, impacting the global climate.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch |&nbsp;2023 Global Heatwaves: From Arizona to Antarctica | WION Wideangle</strong></p>

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<p>With El Niño expected to persist into the first half of 2024, predictions indicate that this year could become the world's hottest on record. The potential breach of the crucial 1.5ºC warming milestone is a looming concern, representing a symbolic threshold in global climate change negotiations initiated by the 2015 Paris agreement. Countries committed to limiting temperature rises to 1.5ºC, emphasising the urgency of climate action.</p>

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The Met Office's provisional data reveals that 2023 was the UK's second warmest year on record, closely trailing behind 2022 by a mere 0.06ºC. This warming trend has significant implications, as both Wales and Northern Ireland experienced their hottest years ever recorded.

The Met Office's provisional data reveals that 2023 was the UK's second warmest year on record, closely trailing behind 2022 by a mere 0.06ºC. This warming trend has significant implications, as both Wales and Northern Ireland experienced their hottest years ever recorded. The Met Office said that climate change is undeniably contributing to these escalating temperatures, making high temperature records "significantly more likely." Hot extremes: June’s sizzle and September’s blaze The UK's summer in 2023 bookmarked itself with the hottest June and jointly hottest September on record, witnessing temperatures soaring above 33ºC. These scorching months contributed to the overall warmth experienced throughout the year. The UK boasts some of the world's oldest temperature records, with the Met Office's Central England Temperature series dating back to 1659. This historical perspective underscores the gravity of recent temperature anomalies. Also read | Heatwave warnings issued in Australia, authorities warn of bushfire risk Despite consecutive record-setting years, the UK government faced warnings in July about its unpreparedness for climate change. Advisers pointed out a spike in deaths and operational disruptions in 2022 among the over-65s, signalling the need for urgent action. Greenpeace's Doug Parr as quoted by the BBC criticised Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's climate actions, accusing him of exacerbating the climate impact. The Prime Minister's focus on expanding oil and gas drilling while delaying key emission-cutting policies drew sharp criticism. The UK's record temperatures align with a global trend, evidenced by wildfires in various regions, historically high sea temperatures, and an alarming wildfire season. The Copernicus Climate Change Service is expected to confirm 2023 as the hottest year globally in January. Scientists attribute the above-average temperatures not only to climate change but also to the El Niño weather phenomenon. Weakened winds in the eastern Pacific contribute to warmer air and increased rainfall, impacting the global climate. Also watch | 2023 Global Heatwaves: From Arizona to Antarctica | WION Wideangle With El Niño expected to persist into the first half of 2024, predictions indicate that this year could become the world's hottest on record. The potential breach of the crucial 1.5ºC warming milestone is a looming concern, representing a symbolic threshold in global climate change negotiations initiated by the 2015 Paris agreement. Countries committed to limiting temperature rises to 1.5ºC, emphasising the urgency of climate action. (With inputs from agencies)

Met office declares 2023 as UK’s second warmest year on record

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<p>Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died,&nbsp;the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP</p>

<p>"Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters.</p>

<p>The Japan Airlines&nbsp;plane caught fire on the runway, with NHK broadcasting footage of flames emanating from the aircraft's windows.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Japan Airlines confirmed that the affected aircraft, originating from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido, has successfully evacuated all 367 passengers.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/video-horrifying-moment-when-passenger-plane-turns-into-fireball-upon-landing-in-japan-675851">Also read |&nbsp;Horrifying moment when passenger plane turns into fireball upon landing in Japan</a></p>

<p>NHK footage showed active efforts by fire crews to control the fire, but specific details regarding injuries or the incident's exact nature are yet to be clarified.</p>

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<p>Japan has maintained a strong safety record in commercial aviation, with no major accidents in recent decades. The most severe incident dates back to 1985 when a JAL jumbo jet crashed in the central Gunma region, resulting in the tragic loss of 520 passengers and crew.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/powerful-earthquake-in-japan-may-have-shifted-land-by-13-metres-675903">Also read |&nbsp;Powerful earthquake in Japan may have shifted land by 1.3 metres</a></p>

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Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died, the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP "Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters.

Five people on board a coast guard aircraft that collided with a Japan Airlines plane have died, the Japanese transport minister said, reported AFP "Regarding the coast guard plane, we have been informed that the captain escaped and five people were confirmed dead," Tetsuo Saito told reporters. The Japan Airlines plane caught fire on the runway, with NHK broadcasting footage of flames emanating from the aircraft's windows. Japan Airlines confirmed that the affected aircraft, originating from Shin-Chitose airport in Hokkaido, has successfully evacuated all 367 passengers. Also read | Horrifying moment when passenger plane turns into fireball upon landing in Japan NHK footage showed active efforts by fire crews to control the fire, but specific details regarding injuries or the incident's exact nature are yet to be clarified. Watch the video here: Japan airlines plane now completely engulfed in flames at Tokyo Airport. All passengers reportedly survived in the accident pic.twitter.com/4cBVxuwe0l — Dedy Sudarwanto (@dedygober) January 2, 2024 × Japan has maintained a strong safety record in commercial aviation, with no major accidents in recent decades. The most severe incident dates back to 1985 when a JAL jumbo jet crashed in the central Gunma region, resulting in the tragic loss of 520 passengers and crew. Also read | Powerful earthquake in Japan may have shifted land by 1.3 metres (With inputs from agencies)

Japan: 5 aboard coast guard jet killed in collision with passenger plane

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<p>Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones posted the previously banned video of the New York mansion of Jeffrey Epstein, months after being reinstated on X. The video was previously banned on X in which Jones claimed that the mansion was used by the disgraced financer as a “sex dungeon.” Taking to X, the 49-year-old American far-right on Tuesday (Jan 2) posted footage of himself discussing “the web of perversion” in front of the mansion.</p>

<h2><strong>Alex Jones posts previously banned video of mansion</strong></h2>

<p>Jones, in the five-and-a-half-minute-long video, appears to be walking to the townhouse at 9 East 71st Street and speaking about the sexual acts which took place inside the mansion.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While thanking the Tesla founder for reinstating him on X, Jones captioned the video, “At the time, I travelled to New York to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex slavery lair; this was censored on every platform. Now available, thanks to Elon Musk unblocking me on X! See the censored video I shot several years ago of Epstein’s NY sex dungeon.”</p>

<p><strong>Also read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/epstein-hosted-these-celebrities-scientists-and-a-royal-family-member-at-his-infamous-island-676192">Epstein hosted these celebrities, scientists and a royal family member at his infamous island</a></p>

<p>Walking up to the mansion, Jones said, “East 71st street in the middle of Manhattan, New York, USA, and that is Saint James Church. We're at a very important site here.”</p>

<p>“This is a place I began to expose more than 15 years ago from sources I had who were telling me that there were powerful individuals that were running underage sex rings to compromise, not just politicians but corporate leaders, particularly scientific leaders and that they had an island in the Caribbean where underage girls and others were taken, where they did rituals, and where children were even killed," he added.</p>

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<p>“Well, as you know, in the last three or four years, it's come out that Jeffrey Epstein was running that network. But Jeffrey Epstein was just a pimp. Jeffrey Epstein was just a frontman," Jone continued.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;How the US defied a recession in 2023</strong></p>

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<p>“And when he died, the networks that he was the frontman for, that he was like the butler for, have continued on with the British royal family and others, using these systems to compromise the leadership of not just the United States but the world. And so Bill Gates and so many other titans of industry have stayed in the address I'm about to show you for months and months and months at a time,” he said.</p>

<p>He further added that “they've also stayed at facilities in Paris, facilities in London, facilities in New Mexico, like Zorro Ranch.” After walking up to the mansion's main entrance, Jones pointed out that “the famous keypad that so many pimps brought underage girls to, to bring them inside that seven-story building so that sex crimes could be committed, so that they could be compromised.”</p>

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Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones posted the previously banned video of the New York mansion of Jeffrey Epstein, months after being reinstated on X. The video was previously banned on X in which Jones claimed that the mansion was used by the disgraced financer as a “sex dungeon.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones posted the previously banned video of the New York mansion of Jeffrey Epstein, months after being reinstated on X. The video was previously banned on X in which Jones claimed that the mansion was used by the disgraced financer as a “sex dungeon.” Taking to X, the 49-year-old American far-right on Tuesday (Jan 2) posted footage of himself discussing “the web of perversion” in front of the mansion. Alex Jones posts previously banned video of mansion Jones, in the five-and-a-half-minute-long video, appears to be walking to the townhouse at 9 East 71st Street and speaking about the sexual acts which took place inside the mansion. While thanking the Tesla founder for reinstating him on X, Jones captioned the video, “At the time, I travelled to New York to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex slavery lair; this was censored on every platform. Now available, thanks to Elon Musk unblocking me on X! See the censored video I shot several years ago of Epstein’s NY sex dungeon.” Also read: Epstein hosted these celebrities, scientists and a royal family member at his infamous island Walking up to the mansion, Jones said, “East 71st street in the middle of Manhattan, New York, USA, and that is Saint James Church. We're at a very important site here.” “This is a place I began to expose more than 15 years ago from sources I had who were telling me that there were powerful individuals that were running underage sex rings to compromise, not just politicians but corporate leaders, particularly scientific leaders and that they had an island in the Caribbean where underage girls and others were taken, where they did rituals, and where children were even killed," he added. At the time, I traveled to New York to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s sex slavery lair; this was censored on every platform. Now available, thanks to Elon Musk unblocking me on X! See the censored video I shot several years ago of Epstein’s NY sex dungeon pic.twitter.com/juT06IyU3b — Alex Jones (@RealAlexJones) January 2, 2024 × “Well, as you know, in the last three or four years, it's come out that Jeffrey Epstein was running that network. But Jeffrey Epstein was just a pimp. Jeffrey Epstein was just a frontman," Jone continued. Watch: How the US defied a recession in 2023 “And when he died, the networks that he was the frontman for, that he was like the butler for, have continued on with the British royal family and others, using these systems to compromise the leadership of not just the United States but the world. And so Bill Gates and so many other titans of industry have stayed in the address I'm about to show you for months and months and months at a time,” he said. He further added that “they've also stayed at facilities in Paris, facilities in London, facilities in New Mexico, like Zorro Ranch.” After walking up to the mansion's main entrance, Jones pointed out that “the famous keypad that so many pimps brought underage girls to, to bring them inside that seven-story building so that sex crimes could be committed, so that they could be compromised.” (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Conspiracy theorist posts previously banned video of Jeffrey Epstein’s ‘sex dungeon’

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<p>Hamas television on Tuesday (Jan 2) announced that Israel killed the militant group's deputy head in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On its official channel, Hamas said that Saleh al-Arouri was killed in a "treacherous Zionist strike".&nbsp;</p>

<p>A high-level security official in Beirut told the news agency AFP that Arouri was killed in the Israeli strike along with his bodyguards in the Lebanese capital, which is a stronghold of Hamas ally Hezbollah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Reuters report said that on being asked about the same, the Israeli military said it does not respond to reports in the foreign media.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Mark Regev, an adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told MSNBC that Israel had not taken responsibility for this attack, but "whoever did it, it must be clear: That this was not attack an attack on the Lebanese state."</p>

<p>"Whoever did this did a surgical strike against the&nbsp;Hamas&nbsp;leadership,” Regev told MSNBC in an interview.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Hamas has slammed the killing, stating that Arouri's death will not "undermine the continued brave resistance" in Gaza amid the ongoing war against Israeli forces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"It proves once more the utter failure of the enemy to achieve any of its aggressive goals in the Gaza Strip," senior Hamas official Izzat al-Rishq said in a statement.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/british-medias-hinduphobia-focus-on-cows-curry-caste-leading-to-prejudice-against-indians-in-uk-survey-675859">British media’s Hinduphobia, focus on cows, curry and caste leading to prejudice against Indians in UK</a>&nbsp;</strong></p>

<h2><strong>Lebanon condemns the killing&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the incident, saying the attack "aims to draw Lebanon" further into the Israel-Hamas war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>His office said in a statement, "Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the explosion in the southern suburbs of Beirut that killed and injured many."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The attack "aims to draw Lebanon into a new phase of confrontations" with Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes when Hezbollah has been exchanging daily cross-border fire with Israeli forces in southern Lebanon.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch this report&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Who was Saleh al-Arouri?</strong>&nbsp;</h2>

<p>Arouri was the deputy chairman of Hamas's political bureau and Hamas's military commander of the West Bank. He was a founding commander of its military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Last year, the US had offered $5 million for information on him.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em><strong>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.&nbsp;</strong></em></p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;</em></p>


Hamas television on Tuesday (Jan 2) announced that Israel killed the militant group's deputy head in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut. On its official channel, Hamas said that Saleh al-Arouri was killed in a "treacherous Zionist strike".

Hamas television on Tuesday (Jan 2) announced that Israel killed the militant group's deputy head in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital Beirut. On its official channel, Hamas said that Saleh al-Arouri was killed in a "treacherous Zionist strike". A high-level security official in Beirut told the news agency AFP that Arouri was killed in the Israeli strike along with his bodyguards in the Lebanese capital, which is a stronghold of Hamas ally Hezbollah. Reuters report said that on being asked about the same, the Israeli military said it does not respond to reports in the foreign media. Mark Regev, an adviser to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, told MSNBC that Israel had not taken responsibility for this attack, but "whoever did it, it must be clear: That this was not attack an attack on the Lebanese state." "Whoever did this did a surgical strike against the Hamas leadership,” Regev told MSNBC in an interview. Also read: Israel-Hamas war to continue 'throughout' 2024, says Israeli Army spokesperson Hamas has slammed the killing, stating that Arouri's death will not "undermine the continued brave resistance" in Gaza amid the ongoing war against Israeli forces. "It proves once more the utter failure of the enemy to achieve any of its aggressive goals in the Gaza Strip," senior Hamas official Izzat al-Rishq said in a statement. Also read: British media’s Hinduphobia, focus on cows, curry and caste leading to prejudice against Indians in UK Lebanon condemns the killing Lebanon Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the incident, saying the attack "aims to draw Lebanon" further into the Israel-Hamas war. His office said in a statement, "Prime Minister Najib Mikati condemned the explosion in the southern suburbs of Beirut that killed and injured many." The attack "aims to draw Lebanon into a new phase of confrontations" with Israel. This comes when Hezbollah has been exchanging daily cross-border fire with Israeli forces in southern Lebanon. Watch this report × Who was Saleh al-Arouri? Arouri was the deputy chairman of Hamas's political bureau and Hamas's military commander of the West Bank. He was a founding commander of its military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. Last year, the US had offered $5 million for information on him. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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