Artificial Intelligence, a man-made tool dreaded over the possibility of getting out of human control, seems to be in use by Israelis in its rampage against the Hamas militant group in Gaza, as per media reports citing Israeli defence officials. Israel's military has been conducting an intense bombing campaign on the Gaza Strip with a fresh spotlight on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in its target selection for pounding territories in the besieged region. This is especially crucial as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) resumed its offensive against Hamas after the truce between the archrivals ended, even as nations are pushing for a further extension.

'The Gospel': Israel using AI in selecting targets for attacks in war-torn Gaza

Video shows Gaza detainees allegedly 'surrendering guns'. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says dozens of Hamas militants have surrendered and described the situation as “the beginning of the end” for the group. Key mediator Qatar says the chances of a new ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are "Narrowing", but has vowed to keep up the pressure on both sides.

Israel-Hamas war: Benjamin Netanyahu: Surrender now, don't die

<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>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-got-21-year-old-hostage-operated-on-by-vet-says-family-665134"><strong>Also read |&nbsp;Hamas releases 21-year-old Mia Schem kidnapped from music fest; family says she was operated on by vet</strong></a></p>

<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>

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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

According to an army spokesman, dozens of terrorists in the northern Strip gave up their weapons to soldiers, complaining that "Hamas leadership is out of touch."

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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>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-jordans-foreign-minister-says-failure-to-end-war-in-gaza-is-pushing-region-deeper-into-conflict-668235">Exclusive: Jordan's foreign minister says failure to end war in Gaza is pushing 'region deeper into conflict'</a></p>

<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>

<p>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-palestine-pm-demands-us-to-recognise-israeli-atrocities-in-gaza-668198">Exclusive: Palestine PM demands US to ensure end of Israeli 'atrocities' in Gaza</a></p>

<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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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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Israelis and Palestinians are calling for a boycott of clothing chain Zara after the head of the retailer's local franchise hosted a campaign event for a prominent far-right election candidate.

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Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh has said that the United States should also be held responsible for Israeli attacks on Gaza and the loss of Palestinian lives. The Prime Minister made the statement that the 21st Doha Forum. WION's correspondent talks to Palestinian PM Shtayyeh.

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Israeli tanks battled their way to the heart of Khan Younis on Sunday in a major new push into the main city of the southern Gaza Strip, as health authorities in Hamas-run Gaza said about 18,000 Palestinians had been killed in the war.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli troop continue their offensive in Gaza strip

Israel has yet again rebuffed international calls to end the offensive in Gaza, this multiplies global concerns over whether the United States should condition if not halt its military support for Israel. This comes as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Washington's veto on a United Nations resolution urging a ceasefire in Gaza.

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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.

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National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi indicated on Saturday night that once Hamas is defeated in Gaza, Israel may have to go to war against Hezbollah across the northern border in Lebanon. While on the other hand, Yemen's Houthis vow to target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea.

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National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi indicated on Saturday night that once Hamas is defeated in Gaza, Israel may have to go to war against Hezbollah across the northern border in Lebanon.

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<p>Israel has reacted to photographs of Palestinian men in the Gaza Strip being rounded up by troops and stripped to their underwear. The photographs show dozens of semi-naked Palestinian men being arrested. In some of the photographs, they can be seen&nbsp;sitting or kneeling on the ground in the open, sometimes blindfolded, while others show groups being marched with their hands in restraints.</p>

<p>The photographs raised questions about Israel's procedures for arresting people.</p>

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<p>According to a report by The Times of Israel last Sunday (Dec 10), a senior Israeli official acknowledged that the photographs might be uncomfortable. As per the report, the Israeli military said that many of those arrested were later released, and officials indicated that soldiers may be operating under a guideline of arrest first and question later.</p>

<h2><strong>'Distribution of such photos would cease'</strong></h2>

<p>On Sunday, Israel's National Security Advisor (NSA) Tzachi Hanegbi said that suspects needed to be searched to ensure they were not carrying explosives or weapons. However, NSA Hanegbi said the photographs of detainees in underwear served nobody, adding he expected the distribution by Israel of such photos would cease.</p>

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<p><em><strong>Photograph: Captured and detained Palestinians sit on a street in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip on Dec 8, 2023.</strong></em></p>

<p>Explaining the arrest procedure, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari told The Times of Israel that the photographs were not distributed by his office, adding troops would change the arrest procedure in cases where it was not properly followed.</p>

<p>Speaking to CNN on Friday, Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy said that Israel was detaining any military-aged men it found in areas where evacuations (for Gazans) were ordered.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/exclusive-jordans-foreign-minister-says-failure-to-end-war-in-gaza-is-pushing-region-deeper-into-conflict-668235">Jordan's foreign minister says failure to end war in Gaza is pushing 'region deeper into conflict'</a></strong></p>

<p>Levy said that the people seen in the photographs were all suspected terrorists.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We wish that all Hamas fighters were wearing uniforms that clearly said Hamas on their helmets because that would make it easier to identify them. But when Hamas [members] dress up as civilians and fight within civilian areas, they make it very difficult to find them,” he added.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Israel has reacted to photographs of Palestinian men in the Gaza Strip being rounded up by troops and stripped to their underwear. The photographs show dozens of semi-naked Palestinian men being arrested.

Israel has reacted to photographs of Palestinian men in the Gaza Strip being rounded up by troops and stripped to their underwear. The photographs show dozens of semi-naked Palestinian men being arrested. In some of the photographs, they can be seen sitting or kneeling on the ground in the open, sometimes blindfolded, while others show groups being marched with their hands in restraints. The photographs raised questions about Israel's procedures for arresting people. Also read | Explained: Amid Israel-Hamas war, the turmoil in top US universities over antisemitism According to a report by The Times of Israel last Sunday (Dec 10), a senior Israeli official acknowledged that the photographs might be uncomfortable. As per the report, the Israeli military said that many of those arrested were later released, and officials indicated that soldiers may be operating under a guideline of arrest first and question later. 'Distribution of such photos would cease' On Sunday, Israel's National Security Advisor (NSA) Tzachi Hanegbi said that suspects needed to be searched to ensure they were not carrying explosives or weapons. However, NSA Hanegbi said the photographs of detainees in underwear served nobody, adding he expected the distribution by Israel of such photos would cease. Photograph: Captured and detained Palestinians sit on a street in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza Strip on Dec 8, 2023. Explaining the arrest procedure, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) spokesperson Daniel Hagari told The Times of Israel that the photographs were not distributed by his office, adding troops would change the arrest procedure in cases where it was not properly followed. Speaking to CNN on Friday, Israeli government spokesperson Eylon Levy said that Israel was detaining any military-aged men it found in areas where evacuations (for Gazans) were ordered. Also read: Jordan's foreign minister says failure to end war in Gaza is pushing 'region deeper into conflict' Levy said that the people seen in the photographs were all suspected terrorists. “We wish that all Hamas fighters were wearing uniforms that clearly said Hamas on their helmets because that would make it easier to identify them. But when Hamas [members] dress up as civilians and fight within civilian areas, they make it very difficult to find them,” he added. (With inputs from agencies)

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