Israel forbade inhabitants from residing in the heart of Khan Younis, the principal southern city of Gaza, and bombarded the entire area controlled by Hamas. This occurred a day after the US used its veto power in the UN Security Council to protect its partner from a call for a truce.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF carries out extensive airstrikes in Khan Younis

<p>US President Joe Biden on Monday told donors at a political fundraiser that opponent Donald Trump is a threat to US democracy. He also alleged that the former president had pledged to be a dictator for a day if elected to the White House in 2024. In another speech, the US President vowed that the US would help Israel till it gets rid of Hamas.</p>

<h2><strong>Anything is fair</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking at a campaign event in Philadelphia, Biden said: "He's saying it out loud."</p>

<p>"The other day he said he wants to be a dictator only on one day, wipe out the civil servants and a whole range of other things," said Biden.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-cannot-physically-make-it-through-another-term-trump-mocks-us-presidents-age-cognitive-function-666919">Biden cannot 'physically' make it through another term: Trump mocks US president's age, cognitive function</a></strong></p>

<p>"He (Trump) embraces political violence instead of rejecting it. We can’t let that happen," Biden told donors.</p>

<h2><strong>What did Trump say?</strong></h2>

<p>On Saturday, during a speech, Trump repeated a statement he made last week during a Fox News town hall. He said that he did not intend to become a dictator if he won the presidency again, except "on day one".</p>

<p>"I said I want to be a dictator for one day," he said during the New York Young Republican Club annual gala.</p>

<p>"And you know why I wanted to be a dictator? Because I want a wall, right? I want a wall and I want to drill, drill, drill." At the Fox town hall, he had spoken nearly identical words.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/major-setback-for-biden-as-poll-shows-trump-in-lead-for-2024-us-presidential-election-668191">Major setback for Biden as poll shows Trump in lead for 2024 US presidential election</a></strong></p>

<p>His comments prompted chants of "Build the Wall" from the gala crowd.</p>

<p>As per White House spokesperson Andrew Bates, Biden "has been working to protect American democracy and to unite people of all political views against these unprecedented threats".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Without mentioning Trump by name, he added, "And I want to say it is wrong to suspend the Constitution and abuse federal power to persecute critics and trample the First Amendment."</p>

<h2><strong>Biden on Israel</strong></h2>

<p>At a White House reception to mark Hanukkah, Biden pledged that the US will "continue to provide military assistance to Israel until they get rid of Hamas."</p>

<p>However, as per The Times of Israel, the US President&nbsp;cautioned, "We have to be careful — they have to be careful. The whole world's public opinion can shift overnight. We can't let that happen."</p>

<p>"As I said after the (Oct 7) attack, my commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, and the security of Israel, its right to exist as an independent Jewish state, is unshakeable."</p>

<p>"Were there no Israel, there wouldn’t be a Jew in the world who is safe," he said, prompting a loud applause.</p>

<p>"The warmth and connection I feel to the Jewish community is unquestionable," he said, adding, "I ran into trouble and criticism when I said a few years ago that you don't have to be Jewish to be a Zionist, and I am a Zionist."</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


US President Joe Biden on Monday told donors at a political fundraiser that opponent Donald Trump is a threat to US democracy. He also alleged that the former president had pledged to be a dictator for a day if elected to the White House in 2024.

US President Joe Biden on Monday told donors at a political fundraiser that opponent Donald Trump is a threat to US democracy. He also alleged that the former president had pledged to be a dictator for a day if elected to the White House in 2024. In another speech, the US President vowed that the US would help Israel till it gets rid of Hamas. Anything is fair Speaking at a campaign event in Philadelphia, Biden said: "He's saying it out loud." "The other day he said he wants to be a dictator only on one day, wipe out the civil servants and a whole range of other things," said Biden. Also read | Biden cannot 'physically' make it through another term: Trump mocks US president's age, cognitive function "He (Trump) embraces political violence instead of rejecting it. We can’t let that happen," Biden told donors. What did Trump say? On Saturday, during a speech, Trump repeated a statement he made last week during a Fox News town hall. He said that he did not intend to become a dictator if he won the presidency again, except "on day one". "I said I want to be a dictator for one day," he said during the New York Young Republican Club annual gala. "And you know why I wanted to be a dictator? Because I want a wall, right? I want a wall and I want to drill, drill, drill." At the Fox town hall, he had spoken nearly identical words. Also read | Major setback for Biden as poll shows Trump in lead for 2024 US presidential election His comments prompted chants of "Build the Wall" from the gala crowd. As per White House spokesperson Andrew Bates, Biden "has been working to protect American democracy and to unite people of all political views against these unprecedented threats". Without mentioning Trump by name, he added, "And I want to say it is wrong to suspend the Constitution and abuse federal power to persecute critics and trample the First Amendment." Biden on Israel At a White House reception to mark Hanukkah, Biden pledged that the US will "continue to provide military assistance to Israel until they get rid of Hamas." However, as per The Times of Israel, the US President cautioned, "We have to be careful — they have to be careful. The whole world's public opinion can shift overnight. We can't let that happen." "As I said after the (Oct 7) attack, my commitment to the safety of the Jewish people, and the security of Israel, its right to exist as an independent Jewish state, is unshakeable." "Were there no Israel, there wouldn’t be a Jew in the world who is safe," he said, prompting a loud applause. "The warmth and connection I feel to the Jewish community is unquestionable," he said, adding, "I ran into trouble and criticism when I said a few years ago that you don't have to be Jewish to be a Zionist, and I am a Zionist." (With inputs from agencies)

'Dictator for a day': Biden labels Trump a threat to democracy; reaffirms commitment to Israel

Egyptians headed to the polls as voting began in a presidential election in which president Abdel Fattah El-Sissi faces no serious challenger. That’s despite the country’s ongoing economic crisis, with around 30% of its 104 million population living in poverty, according to official figures. The vote comes as israeli ground forces expand their operation in southern gaza, ordering palestinians to evacuate and head to the mediterranean coast or closer to the egyptian border

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<p>India's Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan on Monday (Dec 11) released a statement in the Lok Sabha rectifying the response given to a question raised last week on the designation of Hamas.</p>

<p>"I rise to lay a statement correcting the reply given on December 8, 2023, to unstarred question number 980 by Kumbakudi Sudhakaran, MP, regarding the declaration of Hamas as a terrorist organisation," Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said in the House.</p>

<p>The correction was made after Minister of State Meenakshi Lekhi, took to her official X account and wrote in a posting clarifying that she had not signed any paper with the question related to the declaration of Hamas as a terrorist organisation.</p>

<p>"You have been misinformed as I have not signed any paper with this question and this answer," Lekhi stated on X in reply to a post citing the report.</p>

<p>The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (Dec 9) said that the answer needs a technical correction.</p>

<p>'"We have noted that Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 980 answered on 8 December 2023 needs a technical correction in terms of reflecting Shri V. Muraleedharan as the Minister of State replying to the Parliament Question. This is being suitably undertaken," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said.</p>

<p>Lekhi, in a press conference later that day, denied signing any such paper and said that she had asked for an inquiry into the matter.</p>

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<p>"I would like to clarify that I have not signed any paper regarding that question. I have tagged PMO and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the breach. I have also called the Foreign Secretary and asked for an investigation and action should be taken against those responsible," the MoS stated.</p>

<p>She added, "It has to be found out who committed this from the MEA without the signature of the concerned minister. I hope that there will be a prompt inquiry into the matter."</p>

<p>Congress MP K Sudhakaran had raised a question asking if the government had proposed a plan to declare Hamas as a terrorist organisation or if the government of Israel had raised a demand asking the same.</p>

<p>"Designation of an organisation as terrorist is covered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and declaring any organisation as terrorist is considered as per the provisions of the Act by the relevant government departments," the government said in a reply.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


India's Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan on Monday (Dec 11) released a statement in the Lok Sabha rectifying the response given to a question raised last week on the designation of Hamas.

India's Minister of State for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan on Monday (Dec 11) released a statement in the Lok Sabha rectifying the response given to a question raised last week on the designation of Hamas. "I rise to lay a statement correcting the reply given on December 8, 2023, to unstarred question number 980 by Kumbakudi Sudhakaran, MP, regarding the declaration of Hamas as a terrorist organisation," Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan said in the House. The correction was made after Minister of State Meenakshi Lekhi, took to her official X account and wrote in a posting clarifying that she had not signed any paper with the question related to the declaration of Hamas as a terrorist organisation. "You have been misinformed as I have not signed any paper with this question and this answer," Lekhi stated on X in reply to a post citing the report. The Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday (Dec 9) said that the answer needs a technical correction. '"We have noted that Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 980 answered on 8 December 2023 needs a technical correction in terms of reflecting Shri V. Muraleedharan as the Minister of State replying to the Parliament Question. This is being suitably undertaken," MEA spokesperson Arindam Bagchi said. Lekhi, in a press conference later that day, denied signing any such paper and said that she had asked for an inquiry into the matter. Also read: India: SC approves Modi govt's 2019 move that stripped J&K's special status "I would like to clarify that I have not signed any paper regarding that question. I have tagged PMO and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar regarding the breach. I have also called the Foreign Secretary and asked for an investigation and action should be taken against those responsible," the MoS stated. She added, "It has to be found out who committed this from the MEA without the signature of the concerned minister. I hope that there will be a prompt inquiry into the matter." Congress MP K Sudhakaran had raised a question asking if the government had proposed a plan to declare Hamas as a terrorist organisation or if the government of Israel had raised a demand asking the same. "Designation of an organisation as terrorist is covered under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act and declaring any organisation as terrorist is considered as per the provisions of the Act by the relevant government departments," the government said in a reply. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian government 'corrects reply' in Lok Sabha on question concerning designation of Hamas

The Ministry of Health in Gaza announced on Monday that the Gaza death toll in the Gaza Strip has exceeded 18,000 as a result of the Hamas-Israel conflict since Oct. 7.

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Israel-Hamas war: Israel military says, '104 soldiers killed & 582 wounded in Gaza ground offensive'

The United States is concerned about reports Israel used U.S.-supplied white phosphorus munitions in an October attack in southern Lebanon, White House spokesperson John Kirby said on Monday.

Israel-Hamas war: White House 'concerned' at reports Israel used white phosphorus in attack

The Hamas-run Health Ministry on Tuesday warned of the possible outbreak of a major epidemic wave in the Gaza Strip, amid the ongoing Israeli airstrikes and siege on the Palestinian enclave.

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The Israeli Army has claimed that weapons and training facilities have been found in a mosque in Gaza. When the Israeli army searched a mosque in northern Gaza, they found these suicide weapons.

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Four-time Oscar winning filmmaker Steven Spielberg broke his silence on the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. In a statement shared by the

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Aid agencies issued a warning, stating that families' only chance of survival is being severely limited by the ongoing Israeli offensive, which is pushing Palestinians in Gaza to the verge of mass starvation. The grave situation surfaced one day after the United States vetoed a resolution calling for a cease-fire in the United Nations, impeding the provision of food and other necessities to the area.

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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned that Hamas' end is near. He has called on Hamas operatives to lay down their arms. Hamas has threatened to kill hostages if its demands aren't met. Has the war in Israel become a war of threats?

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<p>A new report published by the World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that 91 per cent of households in Gaza reported going to bed hungry while 63 per cent reported enduring entire days without food. The rapid food security assessment was carried out during the humanitarian pause (November 24-30) and the findings were published last week.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the war between Israel and Hamas escalates, the agencies are having a tough time providing food and related assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza. Since the conflict started after the events of October 7, the Gaza Strip has remained under siege with only one border crossing open for humanitarian aid.</p>

<p>The <a href="https://docs.wfp.org/api/documents/WFP-0000154766/download/?_ga=2.132884044.396164872.1702292083-252791030.1702292083">report </a>stated that "42 per cent of the households in the Northern governorates&nbsp;(Gaza and North Gaza) and 35 per cent of households in the Southern governorates (Deir Al Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah) reported knowing of people who were compelled to consume wild or raw food to cope with hunger".</p>

<p>The food scarcity situation is significantly worse in the north than in the south, according to the report. The aid is concentrated in the south of the strip where it is received through the border with Egypt at the Rafah crossing. However, since the second truce deal expired on December 1 and the fight intensified, the aid delivery has slowed down significantly.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The acute shortage of cooking gas has also led to heavy dependence on less clean sources such as firewood, wood residues, and waste burning, raising the risk of respiratory diseases.</p>

<p>Additionaly, the people in north Gaza have only 1.8 litre of clean water per person/per day while the volume comes down to 1.5 litre per person/per day in south Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>UN agency staff feels abandoned</strong></p>

<p>While ordinary Palestinians are scurrying around for food, the agencies serving them are faring no better. United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) chief Philippe Lazzarini said the agency feels abandoned in Gaza after the US vetoed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“It's beyond disappointment. They feel abandoned by the international community,” Lazzarini told CNN.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“They still cannot understand why, after 17,000 people have been killed, after the almost entire population has been displaced, we still cannot agree on a ceasefire.”</p>

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<p>“Too many people haven't eaten now for two, three days in the Gaza Strip,” Lazzarini continued. “The more [that] we will see breakdown of civil order, the more [UNRWA] will be at risk not to be able to operate anymore.”</p>

<p>According to the Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry, nearly 18,000 people have been killed since Israel launched its retaliatory operations following the militant group’s attack on October 7 in southern Israel.</p>

<p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>

<p>&nbsp;<em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


A new report published by the World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that 91 per cent of households in Gaza reported going to bed hungry while 63 per cent reported enduring entire days without food.

A new report published by the World Food Programme (WFP) has revealed that 91 per cent of households in Gaza reported going to bed hungry while 63 per cent reported enduring entire days without food. The rapid food security assessment was carried out during the humanitarian pause (November 24-30) and the findings were published last week. As the war between Israel and Hamas escalates, the agencies are having a tough time providing food and related assistance to the Palestinians in Gaza. Since the conflict started after the events of October 7, the Gaza Strip has remained under siege with only one border crossing open for humanitarian aid. The report stated that "42 per cent of the households in the Northern governorates (Gaza and North Gaza) and 35 per cent of households in the Southern governorates (Deir Al Balah, Khan Younis and Rafah) reported knowing of people who were compelled to consume wild or raw food to cope with hunger". The food scarcity situation is significantly worse in the north than in the south, according to the report. The aid is concentrated in the south of the strip where it is received through the border with Egypt at the Rafah crossing. However, since the second truce deal expired on December 1 and the fight intensified, the aid delivery has slowed down significantly. The acute shortage of cooking gas has also led to heavy dependence on less clean sources such as firewood, wood residues, and waste burning, raising the risk of respiratory diseases. Additionaly, the people in north Gaza have only 1.8 litre of clean water per person/per day while the volume comes down to 1.5 litre per person/per day in south Gaza. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: British team helping Palestinian authority prepare for governance UN agency staff feels abandoned While ordinary Palestinians are scurrying around for food, the agencies serving them are faring no better. United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) chief Philippe Lazzarini said the agency feels abandoned in Gaza after the US vetoed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. “It's beyond disappointment. They feel abandoned by the international community,” Lazzarini told CNN. “They still cannot understand why, after 17,000 people have been killed, after the almost entire population has been displaced, we still cannot agree on a ceasefire.” Also read | US: Coffee shop fires three antisemitic staffers for blocking Jewish customer from using washroom “Too many people haven't eaten now for two, three days in the Gaza Strip,” Lazzarini continued. “The more [that] we will see breakdown of civil order, the more [UNRWA] will be at risk not to be able to operate anymore.” According to the Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry, nearly 18,000 people have been killed since Israel launched its retaliatory operations following the militant group’s attack on October 7 in southern Israel. 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)

Nearly 91% of households in Gaza go to bed hungry: UN report

<p>Released after 54 days in captivity by Hamas last month, 21-year-old Mia&nbsp;Schem has got a new tattoo that reads, "We will dance again", as a sign of defiance against the terror outfit.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taking to her Instagram handle,&nbsp;Schem posted a picture of the tattoo with the date 7.10.23 below it, referring to when she was abducted by Hamas members.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"7.10.23 I will never forget. The pain and the fear, the difficult sights, the friends that will not come back and the ones we must get back," she captioned the post as saying.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"But we will&nbsp;win. We will dance again!" she added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As of the last update, Schem's post had garnered over 200,000 likes and thousands of comments with the majority showing solidarity with her and Israel.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>What happened with Schem?</strong></h2>

<p>Schem was at a rave party when the Hamas terrorists attempted to abduct her on October 7. During the chase, she was shot in the arm and eventually caught and taken hostage.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>She made international headlines after a chilling video released by Hamas showed her receiving treatment from a veterinarian on her right arm.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“At the moment, I am in Gaza,” Schem could be heard saying in&nbsp;Hebrew in the 60-second clip.</p>

<p>She said she was injured and taken across the border, where she underwent a three-hour surgery to treat her undisclosed injuries.</p>

<p>“They are taking care of me, giving me medicine, everything is fine. I only ask that they bring me home as soon as possible to my parents, to my siblings. Get me out of here as soon as possible. Please.”</p>

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<p>After a truce deal was agreed between Israel-Hamas, Schem was released on November 30 and returned to her family and friends.</p>

<p>In the photos shared by the Israeli prime minister's office, Schem – who also has French citizenship – was seen embracing her brother and mother after they got reunited at Hatzerim military base in Israel.</p>

<p>French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed his happiness over the release of Mia.</p>

<p>"Mia Schem is free. It is a great joy that I share with her family and all French people," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/israel-hamas-war-british-team-helping-palestinian-authority-prepare-for-governance-667592"><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Israel-Hamas war: British team helping Palestinian authority prepare for governance</strong></a></p>

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<p>Ever since the second truce deal between Israel and Hamas collapsed, Tel Aviv has upped the ante by re-launching aerial and ground operations.</p>

<p>Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry claims that&nbsp;nearly 18,000 people have been killed since Israel launched its retaliatory operations following the militant group’s attack on October 7 in southern Israel.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Released after 54 days in captivity by Hamas last month, 21-year-old Mia Schem has got a new tattoo that reads, "We will dance again", as a sign of defiance against the terror outfit.

Released after 54 days in captivity by Hamas last month, 21-year-old Mia Schem has got a new tattoo that reads, "We will dance again", as a sign of defiance against the terror outfit. Taking to her Instagram handle, Schem posted a picture of the tattoo with the date 7.10.23 below it, referring to when she was abducted by Hamas members. "7.10.23 I will never forget. The pain and the fear, the difficult sights, the friends that will not come back and the ones we must get back," she captioned the post as saying. "But we will win. We will dance again!" she added. As of the last update, Schem's post had garnered over 200,000 likes and thousands of comments with the majority showing solidarity with her and Israel. View this post on Instagram A post shared by מייה שם (@mia_schem) × What happened with Schem? Schem was at a rave party when the Hamas terrorists attempted to abduct her on October 7. During the chase, she was shot in the arm and eventually caught and taken hostage. She made international headlines after a chilling video released by Hamas showed her receiving treatment from a veterinarian on her right arm. “At the moment, I am in Gaza,” Schem could be heard saying in Hebrew in the 60-second clip. She said she was injured and taken across the border, where she underwent a three-hour surgery to treat her undisclosed injuries. “They are taking care of me, giving me medicine, everything is fine. I only ask that they bring me home as soon as possible to my parents, to my siblings. Get me out of here as soon as possible. Please.” Also read | Hamas releases 21-year-old Mia Schem kidnapped from music fest; family says she was operated on by vet After a truce deal was agreed between Israel-Hamas, Schem was released on November 30 and returned to her family and friends. In the photos shared by the Israeli prime minister's office, Schem – who also has French citizenship – was seen embracing her brother and mother after they got reunited at Hatzerim military base in Israel. French President Emmanuel Macron also expressed his happiness over the release of Mia. "Mia Schem is free. It is a great joy that I share with her family and all French people," he said. Watch | Israel-Hamas war: British team helping Palestinian authority prepare for governance × Ever since the second truce deal between Israel and Hamas collapsed, Tel Aviv has upped the ante by re-launching aerial and ground operations. Hamas-run Palestinian health ministry claims that nearly 18,000 people have been killed since Israel launched its retaliatory operations following the militant group’s attack on October 7 in southern Israel. (With inputs from agencies)

'We will dance again': Freed Hamas hostage Mia Schem strikes defiance with new tattoo

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<p>The war between Israel and Hamas on Day 65 was marked by intense clashes. The IDF conducted a massive assault, targeting over 250 Hamas locations, including a raid on the group's military headquarters in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighbourhood.</p>

<p>Despite eliminating half of Hamas' battalion commanders, the militant group's junior ranks are stepping up, as per reports citing sources.&nbsp;Hamas, through its al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson, asserted that recovering hostages in Gaza could only occur through a negotiated exchange.</p>

<p>This comes as Qatar's Prime Minister, Mohammed Al Thani, pledged to continue pressuring both Israel and Hamas for a truce and the release of hostages, emphasising&nbsp;the risk of "radicalisation" of an entire&nbsp;generation.</p>

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<p>Regional powers, including Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, urged the US&nbsp;to push for a ceasefire before Ramadan in March. However, the UN Security Council's failure to agree on a humanitarian ceasefire has already raised concerns.</p>

<p>The toll on Gaza's civilian population is devastating, with the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reporting 18,000 Palestinians killed and 49,500 wounded. The World Health Organization described the impact on Gaza's healthcare sector as "catastrophic," expressing concern about the potential for the spread of deadly diseases amid ongoing violence.</p>

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<p>In Israel, 1,593 soldiers have been wounded since the conflict began.&nbsp;Security agencies in Cyprus, aided by the Mossad, thwarted an Iranian terrorist plot against Israeli and Jewish targets.</p>

<h2>Netanyahu-Putin talks</h2>

<p>Prime Minister Netanyahu in his conversation with Russia's President Putin rebuked Russia's relationship with Iran and Moscow's "anti-Israel"&nbsp;positions at the UN. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for infiltrating Israeli airspace and launching rockets, leading to IDF airstrikes on their targets.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/doha-forum-qatar-pm-gaza-war-puts-an-entire-generation-at-the-risk-of-radicalisation-668303">Doha Forum | Qatar PM: Gaza war puts an entire generation at the risk of radicalisation</a></strong></p>

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<p>On a different front, the French Navy intercepted Houthi drones launched from Yemen in the Red Sea, highlighting the regional complexity of conflicts. Jordan's Foreign Minister accused Israel of seeking to expel Palestinians from Gaza, a claim vehemently denied by the Israeli government.</p>

<p>As the conflict rages&nbsp;on, diplomatic efforts continue, but the situation remains&nbsp;precarious, with no clear end in sight to the Israel-Hamas war.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

<p><strong><em>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.</em></strong></p>


The war between Israel and Hamas on Day 65 was marked by intense clashes. The IDF conducted a massive assault, targeting over 250 Hamas locations, including a raid on the group's military headquarters in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighbourhood.

The war between Israel and Hamas on Day 65 was marked by intense clashes. The IDF conducted a massive assault, targeting over 250 Hamas locations, including a raid on the group's military headquarters in Gaza City's Shejaiya neighbourhood. Despite eliminating half of Hamas' battalion commanders, the militant group's junior ranks are stepping up, as per reports citing sources. Hamas, through its al-Qassam Brigades spokesperson, asserted that recovering hostages in Gaza could only occur through a negotiated exchange. This comes as Qatar's Prime Minister, Mohammed Al Thani, pledged to continue pressuring both Israel and Hamas for a truce and the release of hostages, emphasising the risk of "radicalisation" of an entire generation. Also Read | Exclusive: Jordan's foreign minister says failure to end war in Gaza is pushing 'region deeper into conflict' Regional powers, including Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, urged the US to push for a ceasefire before Ramadan in March. However, the UN Security Council's failure to agree on a humanitarian ceasefire has already raised concerns. The toll on Gaza's civilian population is devastating, with the Hamas-controlled Health Ministry reporting 18,000 Palestinians killed and 49,500 wounded. The World Health Organization described the impact on Gaza's healthcare sector as "catastrophic," expressing concern about the potential for the spread of deadly diseases amid ongoing violence. Also Read | Exclusive: Palestine PM demands US to ensure end of Israeli 'atrocities' in Gaza In Israel, 1,593 soldiers have been wounded since the conflict began. Security agencies in Cyprus, aided by the Mossad, thwarted an Iranian terrorist plot against Israeli and Jewish targets. Netanyahu-Putin talks Prime Minister Netanyahu in his conversation with Russia's President Putin rebuked Russia's relationship with Iran and Moscow's "anti-Israel" positions at the UN. Meanwhile, Hezbollah claimed responsibility for infiltrating Israeli airspace and launching rockets, leading to IDF airstrikes on their targets. Watch | Doha Forum | Qatar PM: Gaza war puts an entire generation at the risk of radicalisation × On a different front, the French Navy intercepted Houthi drones launched from Yemen in the Red Sea, highlighting the regional complexity of conflicts. Jordan's Foreign Minister accused Israel of seeking to expel Palestinians from Gaza, a claim vehemently denied by the Israeli government. As the conflict rages on, diplomatic efforts continue, but the situation remains precarious, with no clear end in sight to the Israel-Hamas war. (With inputs from agencies) 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.

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<p>Christmas is cancelled in Bethlehem. Palestinians in the biblical place of Jesus Christ's birth have this year decided to forego Christmas celebrations in solidarity with the Gazan plight as the Israel-Hamas war drags on even after weeks.</p>

<h2><strong>Missing Christmas&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>This year, in Bethlehem there won't be any public celebrations, Christmas lights or the iconic decorated tree in Manger Square, reports The Free Press.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There will still be a manger scene located in the sanctuary of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem. However, instead of the traditional baby Jesus surrounded by adoring parents, shepherds, wise men, angels and animals, it will showcase a swaddled doll lying among the shattered ruins and debris of a destroyed building.</p>

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<p>"If Jesus were born today, he would be born in Gaza under the rubble," said Pastor Munther Isaac of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the West Bank city of Bethlehem.</p>

<p>Munther, as per Reuters, said there would be no Christmas celebrations as long as Israel's bombardment of Gaza continues.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the report, the pastor has even replaced the traditional wooden crib with rubble in the grotto, set up a few weeks before the Christian celebration on December 25 of the birth of Christ.</p>

<p>"We see the picture of Jesus in every child under the rubble in Gaza, so this is a letter of solidarity with our people in Gaza and an expression of the meaning of Christmas, God is with the suffering and the oppressed," he added.</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-war-day-65-entire-generation-at-risk-of-radicalisation-says-qatar-pm-668313">Gaza War Day 65: Entire generation at 'risk of radicalisation', says Qatar PM</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>In the shadow of the Gaza war</strong></h2>

<p>The city will hold pared-down celebrations "without the fanfare and without too many lights".&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per Reuters, this is the first time in the residents' memories that the Nativity Square won't have any Christmas tree.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We will celebrate in sobriety, that means without the fanfare and without too many lights, in the most spiritual way and more in the families than in the square," said Father Francesco Patton, custodian of the Holy Land.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Christmas is cancelled in Bethlehem. Palestinians in the biblical place of Jesus Christ's birth have this year decided to forego Christmas celebrations in solidarity with the Gazan plight as the Israel-Hamas war drags on even after weeks.

Christmas is cancelled in Bethlehem. Palestinians in the biblical place of Jesus Christ's birth have this year decided to forego Christmas celebrations in solidarity with the Gazan plight as the Israel-Hamas war drags on even after weeks. Missing Christmas This year, in Bethlehem there won't be any public celebrations, Christmas lights or the iconic decorated tree in Manger Square, reports The Free Press. There will still be a manger scene located in the sanctuary of the Evangelical Lutheran Christmas Church in Bethlehem. However, instead of the traditional baby Jesus surrounded by adoring parents, shepherds, wise men, angels and animals, it will showcase a swaddled doll lying among the shattered ruins and debris of a destroyed building. Also read | Explained: Amid Israel-Hamas war, the turmoil in top US universities over antisemitism "If Jesus were born today, he would be born in Gaza under the rubble," said Pastor Munther Isaac of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the West Bank city of Bethlehem. Munther, as per Reuters, said there would be no Christmas celebrations as long as Israel's bombardment of Gaza continues. As per the report, the pastor has even replaced the traditional wooden crib with rubble in the grotto, set up a few weeks before the Christian celebration on December 25 of the birth of Christ. "We see the picture of Jesus in every child under the rubble in Gaza, so this is a letter of solidarity with our people in Gaza and an expression of the meaning of Christmas, God is with the suffering and the oppressed," he added. Also read | Gaza War Day 65: Entire generation at 'risk of radicalisation', says Qatar PM In the shadow of the Gaza war The city will hold pared-down celebrations "without the fanfare and without too many lights". As per Reuters, this is the first time in the residents' memories that the Nativity Square won't have any Christmas tree. “We will celebrate in sobriety, that means without the fanfare and without too many lights, in the most spiritual way and more in the families than in the square," said Father Francesco Patton, custodian of the Holy Land. (With inputs from agencies)

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