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Morning brief: Latest from Israel-Hamas war, Sunak's tour to West Asia, and more

Morning brief: Latest from Israel-Hamas war, Sunak's tour to West Asia, and more

Morning brief

Latest on Israel-Hamas war:Early Thursday, three people, including two teenagers, got killed during raids by Israeli forces in the Israeli-controlled territories of West Bank. The forces were allegedly carrying out arrests of suspected Hamas terrorists. Track live updates on WION's website.

Rishi Sunak in Israel:After US President Joe Biden, it is UK PM Rishi Sunak's turn to show up in Israel to show support for the Jewish nation amidst the ongoing war against Hamas. Sunak is also expected to visit other key countries in the region after meeting with the Israeli leadership.

Brazil: Former PresidentJair Bolsanaro could be bracing for criminal charges for January 8 insurrection by his followers. On Wednesday, a congressional probe into the insurrection recommended that the far-right former president and some of his closest allies be charged with an attempted coup d'état, along with other crimes.

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