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Israeli forces continue demolitions and conduct strikes in Gaza, despite a ceasefire. Palestinian casualties rise, rescue efforts recover bodies, and aid access remains restricted. Israel and US discuss Hamas fighters' deportation, while Israeli legislation targets media and prisoners. The region remains volatile.
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The Israel Defense Forces are rethinking their military strategy amid rapid technological advances, including autonomous systems and digital transformation. Recent exercises test new command systems and multi-domain operations, reflecting a broader move toward faster, smarter warfare that integrates AI, drones, and networked units to prepare for future conflicts.
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Israeli forces launched extensive operations across the West Bank, including Tubas, Jenin, and Hebron, targeting Palestinian militants amid rising violence since October 2023. Multiple casualties, arrests, and settler attacks have been reported today, reflecting ongoing tensions and military activity.
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A UNCTAD report estimates Gaza's reconstruction will cost over $70 billion and take decades, citing war and restrictions that have caused an unprecedented economic collapse. Israeli military actions continue despite a ceasefire, with ongoing violations and casualties. The West Bank also faces severe downturns.
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Israeli authorities have seized over 1,000 dunams of Palestinian land in the Jordan Valley for a security road, while settler violence has intensified across the West Bank, including arson, vandalism, and clashes with Palestinians. The escalation follows recent land confiscations and increased Israeli military and settler activity.
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Heavy rains and storms have damaged over 22,000 tents in Gaza, destroying shelters and worsening conditions for more than 1.5 million displaced Palestinians amid ongoing Israeli restrictions and conflict. Aid efforts are hampered, and winter risks threaten further deterioration of living conditions.
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Over the past week, Israel has increased its military presence in southern Syria, seizing new territory and establishing multiple military posts. Israeli officials emphasize security and protection of Druze communities, while Syria condemns these actions as violations of sovereignty. Tensions remain high amid stalled peace talks and ongoing incursions.
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As of December 6, 2025, Gaza remains devastated after two years of war with Israel, with over 70,000 Palestinians killed and much of the territory reduced to rubble. A fragile ceasefire has allowed rare moments of hope, such as a mass wedding of 54 couples, but ongoing violence, humanitarian shortages, and political instability persist amid international efforts to stabilize the region.
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A new HRW report details the forcible displacement of about 32,000 Palestinians from Jenin, Tulkarem, and Nur Shams refugee camps during early 2025. The Israeli military destroyed homes and barred return, prompting accusations of war crimes and ethnic cleansing amid ongoing West Bank tensions.
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Israeli forces intensified strikes in Gaza, violating the ceasefire with ongoing shelling and ground operations. Palestinian casualties and destruction continue, while Israel reports ongoing violations and military activity. Hezbollah mourns an assassinated commander in Lebanon, raising fears of broader conflict. The situation remains volatile as fighting persists.
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Singapore has imposed financial sanctions and entry bans on four individuals involved in recent violent actions in the West Bank, citing violations of international law and threats to the two-state solution. The move aligns with EU measures amid rising settler violence and regional tensions.
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Since the ceasefire began, Gaza has seen continued violence, with medical teams treating women and children injured by Israeli airstrikes and gunfire. Despite the truce, both sides accuse each other of violations, and casualties, including children, persist. The situation remains fragile and volatile.
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On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes killed at least 24 Palestinians, including children, across Gaza City, Deir al-Balah, and Nuseirat camp. The strikes followed Israeli claims of ceasefire violations by Hamas, which denies the accusations. The fragile ceasefire, brokered by the US in October, has seen repeated violations and over 310 Palestinian deaths since its inception.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, Israel has violated it nearly 500 times, killing 339 Palestinians and injuring 871. Hamas remains committed but calls for clearer monitoring. Recent Israeli strikes and cross-border clashes threaten to derail the fragile truce, with ongoing disputes over Hamas fighters and ceasefire enforcement.
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Israeli military chief Eyal Zamir dismissed senior officers and issued reprimands following a report on October 7 failures, citing systemic issues. The move comes amid political tensions and public pressure for accountability, with ongoing debates over investigations and military appointments.
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Israel has targeted and killed Hezbollah's chief of staff, Haytham Tabatabai, in Beirut, escalating tensions amid ongoing Israeli strikes and Lebanese calls for disarmament. The attack follows a year of ceasefire violations, with fears of further escalation as regional tensions rise, especially with Pope Leo XIV's upcoming Lebanon visit.
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Hezbollah buried commander Haytham Tabatabai in Beirut amid protests and Israeli drone activity. The group vows to respond to Israel’s recent targeted killing, raising fears of escalation. The funeral highlights ongoing tensions following Israel’s strike and Hezbollah’s vow to defend its weapons and land.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, 2025, violence persists in Gaza, with Israeli violations and Palestinian casualties rising. Efforts by US and Egyptian mediators face obstacles, especially over Hamas disarmament. Humanitarian conditions worsen as aid access remains limited and heavy rains cause flooding and displacement.
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Children in Gaza are suffering severe psychological and developmental impacts due to ongoing conflict and infrastructure destruction. Thousands with autism face regressions, while many children require urgent mental health support amid restricted aid and continued violence. UN and local efforts aim to address these crises.
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A year after the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, UN rights officials report increased Israeli military strikes, civilian casualties, and infrastructure damage in Lebanon. Despite the ceasefire, Israeli forces remain active, with allegations of violations and ongoing tensions, including a recent deadly strike on a Palestinian refugee camp.
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Israel is intensifying efforts to locate and recover the remains of hostage Ran Gvili, believed to be in Gaza. Recent searches have yet to find his body, which remains a key issue for advancing a ceasefire and future negotiations. The search is ongoing amid political and military tensions.
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As of December 11, 2025, the Gaza ceasefire brokered by the US and regional mediators since October 10 remains fragile. Hamas is open to a weapons freeze but rejects full disarmament demanded by Israel under Trump's 20-point plan. Israeli forces maintain control over half of Gaza, with ongoing disputes over prisoner exchanges, international peacekeeping deployment, and the reopening of border crossings.
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On November 28-29, 2025, Israeli forces conducted a dawn raid in the Syrian village of Beit Jinn near the Golan Heights, detaining two suspected Islamist militants. The operation led to clashes that killed at least 13 Syrians, including women and children, and wounded six Israeli soldiers. Israel responded with airstrikes, and the incident has escalated tensions amid ongoing Israeli military activity in southern Syria.
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Since the ceasefire began on October 10, Israeli forces have repeatedly violated it, resulting in over 70,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Despite ongoing attacks, Israel continues military operations in Gaza, with reports of new strikes, tunnel fighting, and violations of international agreements. Egypt trains Palestinian police for Gaza security.
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Israel continues strikes on southern Lebanon despite a ceasefire, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure amid ongoing hostilities. Lebanon's government aims to disarm Hezbollah, but the group resists. Diplomatic talks have resumed, but violence and international criticism persist, with fears of broader conflict escalating.
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Two children, brothers Fadi and Juma Abu Assi, were killed in Gaza by an Israeli airstrike near Khan Younis. Israeli military said suspects crossing the ceasefire line posed an immediate threat, prompting the strike. The incident highlights ongoing tensions despite a fragile ceasefire since October 10.
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Recent events highlight increased US pressure on Iraq to curb Iran-backed militias amid regional tensions. US threats, drone attacks, and diplomatic efforts aim to influence Iraq's political landscape, with implications for regional stability and Iraq's balancing act between Iran and the US. The story is current as of December 11, 2025.
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US officials aim to announce a second phase of the Gaza peace plan by late December, involving a multinational stabilization force, Palestinian technocratic governance, and Hamas disarmament. Key meetings between Netanyahu and Trump are scheduled for late December, amid ongoing regional tensions and military operations.
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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called for a demilitarized buffer zone in southern Syria as part of a potential security deal, amid ongoing talks brokered by the US. Trump expressed support for Syria's new leader, while Israel has conducted recent raids in Syrian territory. No agreement has been reached.
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Israeli forces have continued to violate the Gaza ceasefire, conducting airstrikes and raids, killing at least 385 Palestinians since October. Meanwhile, Hamas has agreed to hand over remains of captives, and border crossings are slowly reopening amid ongoing tensions and humanitarian crises.
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A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, with ongoing delays in returning the remains of deceased hostages. The last body, of Israeli police officer Ran Gvili, is still in Gaza, while efforts continue to exchange captives and remains under international supervision.
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Sudthisak Rinthalak, a Thai farmworker taken hostage during the October 2023 Hamas attack, was killed and his remains returned to Thailand. With only one hostage left, the ceasefire deal is nearing completion, involving exchanges of hostages and remains between Israel and Hamas.
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Despite a US-backed ceasefire, Gaza's healthcare system remains strained with severe shortages of medicines, damaged hospitals, and slow evacuations. The WHO reports over 1,000 patient deaths and ongoing delays in aid and evacuations, amid continued violence and international calls for full humanitarian access.
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Efforts for a security deal between Syria and Israel have failed to progress, despite US encouragement. Syria emphasizes adherence to the 1974 disengagement agreement, opposing Israeli demands for a demilitarized zone. Tensions remain high with ongoing Israeli incursions and regional instability.
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Hamas and Israel are preparing for the second phase of a US-backed ceasefire, focusing on disarmament, troop withdrawal, and Gaza reconstruction. Mediation continues, with international forces expected early next year. Key issues include Hamas's weapons storage and Israeli troop pullback, amid ongoing violence and negotiations.
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On December 8, 2025, Israeli police and municipal officials forcibly entered the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem, seizing property and replacing the UN flag with an Israeli one. Israel cited unpaid municipal taxes, while UNRWA and the UN condemned the raid as a violation of international law. The compound remains empty since Israel banned UNRWA operations in January 2025.
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Hamas is regaining power in Gaza despite international pressure for disarmament and political transition. Israel and mediators are preparing for the next phase of a peace plan, with Hamas controlling more territory and revenue, raising concerns about disarmament and future conflict. The US and others plan to announce a new peace structure soon.
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Israeli police Sgt. Ran Gvili remains missing in Gaza after Hamas's October 2023 attack. Despite Israeli claims of his death, his family holds hope he is alive. Recent searches by Hamas and Israeli officials have yet to locate his body, complicating negotiations and ceasefire progress.
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UNIFIL reports Israeli forces fired near its patrol in south Lebanon, with incidents involving machine-gun fire and attacks on peacekeepers. UNIFIL urges Israel to cease aggressive actions amid ongoing tensions following recent clashes and a UN Security Council vote to end its mission in 2026.
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Gaza faces severe winter conditions amid ongoing conflict, with at least 12 deaths from cold, flooding, and structural collapses. Displaced families are stranded in flooded tents, with aid restrictions hampering relief efforts. The situation worsened after recent storms and continued Israeli restrictions, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
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Over 25 countries are preparing to send representatives to a conference on deploying an International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza, aiming for deployment as early as next month. The force will not fight Hamas and will focus on stabilization, with plans for gradual Israeli troop withdrawal linked to demilitarization standards.
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Raed Saad, a senior Hamas military leader involved in planning the October 2023 attack, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza. The strike was a response to ceasefire violations, raising tensions amid ongoing efforts to maintain the fragile truce. Multiple sources confirm his death, which impacts Hamas's military capabilities.
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Israeli forces targeted and killed Raed Saad, a senior Hamas figure involved in weapons manufacturing, in Gaza. The strike, which Hamas condemned as a ceasefire violation, resulted in four deaths and injuries to others. The incident marks the highest-profile assassination since the October ceasefire, amid ongoing tensions and accusations of violations.
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Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya accused Israel of violating the October ceasefire by killing Hamas commander Raad Saad and others. Despite ongoing Israeli attacks and violations of humanitarian access, Hamas insists the role of international forces should be limited to maintaining the ceasefire, rejecting any internal intervention.
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Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least three people today, despite a ceasefire with Hezbollah. The Israeli military targeted Hezbollah members accused of reestablishing infrastructure, violating the November 2024 ceasefire. Lebanon's army intervened to prevent further strikes, amid ongoing tensions and Israeli occupation of southern hilltops.