Gulf nations are gearing up for Eid al-Adha also called the Bakrid with buying goats and sheeps for traditional sacrifice of the animals on the festival after special Eid prayers and charity as families were seen coming together to mark one of Islamic holy festival. (Pics/AFP)

Israel carried out a series of intense airstrikes across Beirut, including its southern suburbs and parts of southern and eastern Lebanon, triggering panic among residents. The strikes mark one of the most violent assaults on the capital since the conflict with Hezbollah began, with Israel maintaining that its two-week truce with Iran does not apply to operations in Lebanon (Pics/AFP)