Morning news brief: Pak launches strikes on Afghanistan; Israel-Hamas war updates, and more

The Israeli Army said on Tuesday (Dec 24) that military operations in southern Gaza likely contributed to Hamas' decision to kill six hostages in August. The bodies of the victims were found in an underground shaft in Rafah during Israeli operations.

Pakistan launched airstrikes at night on Tuesday (Dec 24) in the Barmal district of Paktika province, Afghanistan. The strike led to the loss of over 25 people's lives. There has been no official confirmation from Pakistan.

In other news, US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged that he will direct the US Justice Department to "vigorously" pursue the death penalty for perpetrators once he's the President of the United States.

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The Israeli army announced on Tuesday (Dec 24) that military operations in southern Gaza likely contributed to Hamas's decision to kill six hostages in August. The victims' bodies were discovered in an underground shaft in Rafah during Israeli operations.

Amid the tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan, Pakistan launched airstrikes at night on Tuesday (Dec 24) in the Barmal district of Paktika province, Afghanistan. The strike took over 25 lives of people, including women and children, and dismantled a training facility.

Nigel Farage has said that he could help Peter Mandelson to secure trade negotiations with the Donald Trump administration following his recent appointment as Westminster’s ambassador to the US.

US President-elect Donald Trump has vowed that he will direct the US Justice Department to "vigorously" pursue the death penalty for perpetrators once he's the President of the United States.

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