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.

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

<h2>Missing Christmas&nbsp;</h2>

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;

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.

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"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.&nbsp;

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.

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<h2>In the shadow of the Gaza war</h2>

The city will hold pared-down celebrations "without the fanfare and without too many lights".&nbsp;

As per Reuters, this is the first time in the residents' memories that the Nativity Square won't have any Christmas tree.&nbsp;

“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)

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)

Israel-Hamas war: Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus Christ, cancels Christmas in solidarity with Gaza

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again said that he just want to eliminate Hamas will continue until all the goals are achieved. Netanyahu also ruled out slowing down the onslaught in Gaza saying it would defeat the purpose of eliminating Hamas.

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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 Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi.

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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. On the other hand, Yemen's Houthis vow to target all Israel-bound ships in the Red Sea. To understand this better watch this interview with War Correspondent and Analyst, Elijah J Magnier.

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Israel pounded the Gaza Strip from north to south on Saturday in an expanded phase of its two-month-old war against Hamas as it ordered residents out of the center of the enclave's main southern city Khan Younis.

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The son of war cabinet minister and former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot was killed fighting in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, Israel Defense Forces spokesperson Daniel Hagari said.

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India's Minister of State for External Affairs, Meenakshi Lekhi, denied signing a document that purportedly answered a parliamentary query underscoring if India had designated Palestinian group Hamas as a terrorist organisation.

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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. To know more watch this interview with Helit Barel, former Director, National Security Council, Israel.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again said that it's just War to eliminate Hamas will continue until all the goals are achieved. Netanyahu also ruled out slowing down the onslaught in Gaza saying it would defeat the purpose of eliminating Hamas.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has once again said that its War to eliminate Hamas will continue until all the goals are achieved. IDF says that there are signs Hamas system is falling apart as they are killing militants every day.

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Fighting has intensified in southern Gaza. Israel's ground offensive is centred around Khan Younis as a humanitarian situation continues to worsen by the hour in the besieged strip. Calls for protecting human rights for Gazans grow but Washington's support for Israel remains undeterred.

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