The United States vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate ceasefire in the intense fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. The U.S. Criticized them for rushing it through and leaving the call for an unconditional ceasefire unchanged. Meanwhile, Britain abstained because there was no condemnation of Hamas.

US & Israel oppose ceasefire claiming it will benefit Hamas

The fatalities are on the rise in the besieged Gaza Strip. According to Hamas, the Central Gaza Hospital witnessed 71 fatalities in 24 hours all the regions in Gaza are under constant attack. The IDF released a video of attacks on the northeastern region. To know more watch this interview with a professor of Clinton Institute, University College, Scott Lucas.

Israel-Hamas war | Hamas: 71 fatalities in the span of 24 hours

The fatalities are on the rise in the besieged Gaza Strip. According to Hamas, the Central Gaza Hospital witnessed 71 fatalities in 24 hours all the regions in Gaza are under constant attack. The IDF released a video of attacks on the northeastern region.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF releases video of its intensified attacks in North-East Gaza

Is Hamas diverting this much needed aid from its own people? Israel has been making such claims that Hamas has been blocking the crucial Aid and that Gazans are not its priority.

Israel-Hamas war | Gazan woman to journalist: All the aid goes to Hamas tunnel

Israel-Hamas war: Israel has been alleging that Hamas diverts Gaza aid

Israel-Hamas war: US vetoes UNSC resolution on Gaza ceasefire | Latest News

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: An extraordinary UN bid to call for a ceasefire in Gaza was blocked by the United States on December 8 while Israeli forces continued a relentless offensive to destroy Hamas after its deadly attack two months ago.

Israel-Hamas war: US vetoes UN Security Council demand for ceasefire in Gaza

The death of IDF soldier Gal Eisenkot and the rising Israeli military casualties in Gaza reflect the harsh realities of the ongoing conflict. As Prime Minister Netanyahu continues his hardline stance, Israel faces a pivotal moment. The potential decision to engage in underground warfare in Gaza's tunnels or to employ unconventional methods like flooding poses significant risks. Amidst these challenges, the long-term viability of Netanyahu's aims, particularly against groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, remains a subject of intense debate, highlighting the intricate dynamics of West Asia politics.

Gravitas: Amidst conflict, Israel faces tough choices: The human cost of war

Founded in the chaos of the fifteen-year Lebanese civil war, Hezbollah is driven by its opposition to Israel and its resistance to Western influence in West Asia. So far, Israel and Hezbollah have stopped short of reviving the full-scale war they fought in 2006. A repeat of the 2006 scenario will force Israel's military to fight on two fronts, stretching its forces thin. Hamas and other Palestinian groups in the Gaza Strip have a variety of homemade or smuggled rockets at their disposal to use against Israel. Hezbollah can rain fire on targets throughout Israel, including with far more advanced and hard-hitting weaponry than what Hamas has been able to muster. In 2016, estimates put its arsenal at around 150-thousand rockets, a tenfold increase over the roughly 15-thousand that were said to be available ahead of the 2006 Lebanon war. That number has since grown even larger. Hezbollah also possesses short-range ballistic missiles, drones, and anti-ship missiles.

Netanyahu threatens to turn Beirut into Gaza amid growing fears of regional conflagration | Details

In a rare and unprecedented move, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres invoked Article 99 of the UN Charter on Wednesday (Dec 6). This decision is aimed at formally warning the UN Security Council about the global threat emanating from Israel's ongoing military operations in Gaza.

UN chief Guterres speaks on the situation in Gaza

Israeli media has published reports suggesting that the IDF not only knew about the Hamas' attack on the Super Nova Music Festival but also held emergency meetings. However, they chose to not inform the festival organisers in advance. The dismissed information proved fatal to 360 party-goers just hours later whereas an additional 40 were also taken hostage.

Israel-Hamas war: IDF didn't inform festival organisers: Report

The US dismisses reports its asked Israel to wrap up the Gaza invasion by Jan. Secretary of State Antony Binken however adds, America has asked the Netanyahu govt to do much more to protect civilian lives.

Israel-Hamas war | Blinken: Gap between Israel's intent to protect civilians & casualties

The ongoing war in Gaza has given the world new reasons to help Egypt. Egypt appeared to be in serious danger of going bankrupt two months ago. There are now compelling new reasons for the world to step in and help.

Israel-Hamas war: Egypt rises amid war in Gaza

Israeli PM issues strong warning to Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to Gaza for the first time since the start of the Israel-Hamas conflict on October 7. Reports state that Israeli soldiers were informed by Prime Minister Netanyahu during the visit that Israel would not give up until it prevails.

Israel-Hamas war: UK may increase its team's capacity to help Palestinian authority

Britain is assisting West Bank leaders in governing Gaza amid the Israel Hamas War. A British military team in West Bank is helping the Palestinian Authority to take over governance of the Gaza Strip.

Israel-Hamas war: British team helping Palestinian authority prepare for governance

The son of Israel's former army chief Gadi Eisenkot, who is currently a minister in the country's war cabinet, has been killed in Gaza, the military says.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel war cabinet minister's son killed in Gaza fighting

A Health Ministry representative tells the Knesset Health Committee that the hostages freed from Hamas captivity were given tranquilizer pills before being handed over to the Red Cross for transfer to Israel. The drugging would have aimed to make the hostages appear calm, happy and upbeat after suffering physical abuse, deprivation and psychological terror for more than 50 days in Gaza.

Israel-Hamas war: Israel claims captives were tranquilised and drugged to appear happy

Yemen's Houthis group reportedly has now become a bit of a serious problem for the commercial sea route of the Red Sea as it continues to target commercial ships in the strategic waters. But the Israeli Defense Forces claimed that the Houthis and a continuously firing ballistic missiles and drones towards Israel.

Yemen's Houthis claim attacks on two Israeli ships in Red Sea

In the eastern German state of Saxony-Anhalt, people who are seeking to become naturalised citizens will now have to confirm not only verbally but in writing that they “recognise Israel’s right to exist”, reported the news agency Deutsche Welle (DW).

In this German state, citizenship applicants must sign statement supporting Israel’s right to exist

Speaking to Wion, Eylon Levy, Israeli Government Spokesman, says that Hamas bears full responsibility for the civilian deaths. We asked how the IDF differentiates between civilians and Hamas in Gaza, watch how the Israeli government spokesperson says it is very difficult to make the distinction.

WION presses Israeli govt spokesperson on civilian deaths | WION Pulse

Speaking to Wion, an Israeli govt spokesperson says that it is tragic that civilians are being killed, but asserts that Hamas is hiding behind civilians and using them as shields. Eylon Levy, the Israeli Government Spokesman says that Hamas declared war on Israel and the country is fighting it. Listen to the answers to some straight questions.

Israel-Hamas war: Watch what Israel has to say on civilian deaths

The Senate has blocked a supplemental funding bill that included financial aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan as well as provisions aimed at bolstering border security.

US Senate Republicans block Ukraine and Israel aid bill

Israel has ordered an evacuation of a large area of land in southern Gaza, as it stepped up an aerial bombardment of the enclave that has killed hundreds of people in the three days since a truce with Hamas broke down.

Israel pounds southern Gaza after US warning on civilian deaths

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