"Day 87: Escalation in Israel-Palestine Conflict with Strikes Extending to Lebanon and Syria Amidst Global Reactions"
Israel has dismissed South Africa's case against it in the International Court of Justice and postponed municipal elections amid ongoing military operations in Gaza, where Israeli attacks have resulted in thousands of casualties, including a high number of children. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich controversially called for the "voluntary migration" of Palestinians from Gaza. Meanwhile, global New Year's Eve protests showed solidarity with Palestinians, and the World Food Programme emphasized the need for a long-term ceasefire and humanitarian access to Gaza. In the West Bank, Israeli forces conducted raids, resulting in injuries and detentions, and settlers attacked Palestinian shepherds.