At least eight people, including four children, were killed in Gaza by Israeli air strikes amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire, with both sides accusing each other of violations. The conflict is part of a broader peace plan initiated by the US, which has stalled, with issues like Hamas disarmament and Palestinian statehood remaining unresolved.
Israel conducted multiple airstrikes in Lebanon targeting sites associated with Hezbollah and Hamas, amid ongoing tensions and a scheduled Lebanese disarmament meeting, with no immediate casualties reported.
An Israeli strike in Gaza hit a tent housing displaced people, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle, and wounding others, amid ongoing conflict and ceasefire violations, with over 71,000 Palestinians killed since the war began.
An Israeli airstrike in Gaza hit a tent housing displaced people, killing a 5-year-old girl and her uncle, amid ongoing conflict and claims of targeting imminent threats by Israel. The strike adds to over 400 deaths in Gaza since October, with Israel asserting it targeted a Hamas militant planning an attack, while civilian casualties continue to rise. The conflict also involves tensions with Hezbollah in Lebanon, with ongoing exchanges of fire and military actions.
Israel launched airstrikes targeting Hezbollah and Hamas in Lebanon, following evacuation orders for villages amid ongoing tensions and violations of a previous ceasefire, with international criticism and concerns over escalation and civilian casualties.
The house of Brandenburg's antisemitism commissioner, Andreas Büttner, was targeted in a suspected arson attack, with police finding an anti-constitutional symbol related to Hamas near his home. Büttner, who has previously been targeted, remains resilient despite the attack, which is part of a recent surge in antisemitic crimes in Germany amid the Gaza conflict. German officials expressed solidarity and condemned the attack.
Romi Gonen, a former Israeli hostage, publicly recounted her traumatic experiences of sexual assault and harassment during her 471 days in Hamas captivity, highlighting the systematic use of sexual violence as a weapon of war and the ongoing issue of abuse faced by hostages in Gaza.
Israel plans to suspend operations of several aid groups in Gaza for not renewing registration, amid warnings from multiple countries of a worsening humanitarian crisis worsened by severe winter conditions and restrictions on aid delivery, which aid organizations say could cost lives and deepen suffering in the region.
Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, supporting him and warning Hamas of consequences if it disarms, while also criticizing Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and threatening legal action. Trump claimed US forces struck a facility in Venezuela, boasted about the US economy, and announced a $2bn aid pledge to the UN. Meanwhile, political shifts and public opinion polls reflect ongoing tensions and challenges in US politics.
Hamas confirmed the death of its longtime spokesman, Hudhayfa al‑Kahlout, in an Israeli airstrike in August, marking the first public acknowledgment of his death. The group introduced a new spokesman who inherited his nickname and emphasized their refusal to disarm amid ongoing tensions and a fragile ceasefire following the Israel-Hamas conflict that began in October 2023.
President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized the need for Hamas to disarm quickly, warning of consequences if they fail to do so, as part of the second phase of a Gaza peace plan. The plan's second phase involves Hamas disarmament and governance changes, but progress remains stalled. Trump also discussed support for Israel against Iran and potential pardons for Netanyahu amid ongoing legal issues.
Hamas officially confirmed the deaths of several senior leaders, including Abu Obeidah and Mohammed Sinwar, in Israeli strikes, and announced a continued stance of resistance and non-disarmament amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
Hamas confirmed that its armed wing spokesperson Abu Ubaida and Gaza chief Mohammed Sinwar were killed earlier this year during the Gaza war, with Sinwar being the brother of former Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. The Israeli military had previously announced their deaths in 2023.
Hamas has officially confirmed the death of its spokesperson Abu Obeida and other leaders, including Mohammed Sinwar, amid ongoing conflict with Israel. The group announced a new spokesperson and emphasized its commitment to the ceasefire despite repeated violations, as casualties continue to rise in Gaza.
Italian authorities arrested Hamas operatives, including prominent pro-Palestinian activist Mohammed Hannon, for allegedly raising millions of euros under the guise of humanitarian aid, with Hannon's extremist past and ties to Hamas coming to light amid political tensions and international cooperation with Israel.