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The White House is cooperating with the incoming Trump administration to secure a hostage release deal. Negotiations are ongoing in Doha, and Biden plans to discuss this issue with Netanyahu.
Steve Witkoff is trying to reach an agreement on the release of hostages and a ceasefire before Trump's inauguration on January 20. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas continue in Doha with the mediation of Qatar, Egypt, and the United States.
Israel's Prime Minister has canceled plans to attend Trump's inauguration on January 20. Earlier, Trump demanded that Israel end the conflict in Gaza and release the hostages before he takes office.
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken meets with French President Macron in Paris. The parties discussed support for Ukraine, North Korea's assistance to Russia, and the situation in the Middle East.
Deputy U. S. Ambassador to the United Nations announces the presence of 12,000 North Korean troops in the Kursk region of Russia. The DPRK receives military technology and experience from Russia, which enhances its combat capabilities.
The UAE and Israeli Foreign Ministers met in the Persian Gulf to discuss the situation in Gaza. The parties discussed ways to achieve a ceasefire and the importance of international efforts to stabilize the situation.
Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 28 people. Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire continue, and the humanitarian crisis is deepening.
Hamas approved a list of 34 people proposed by Israel for release as part of a potential deal. The terrorist organization continues to insist on the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza and a lasting ceasefire.
An Israeli delegation arrives in Qatar to resume indirect talks with Hamas on the release of hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu provided detailed instructions for the negotiation process.
The Israeli military destroyed a clandestine Hamas weapons production base in the central Gaza Strip. The complex contained military equipment, lathes, and other weapons manufacturing equipment.
Donald Trump has selected Morgan Ortagus, a former State Department spokeswoman, to serve as deputy special envoy for peace. She will join Steve Witkoff's team to work on the Gaza peace process and the agreement between Israel and Saudi Arabia.
The US State Department informs Congress of plans to sell Israel $8 billion worth of weapons. The deal includes ammunition for fighter jets, helicopters, and artillery shells.
An Israeli air strike on a tent camp in Gaza killed Hamas police chief Mahmoud Salah and security chief Husam Shahwan. A total of 11 people, including children and women, were killed in the attack.
Over the 15 months of the war, the population of the Gaza Strip decreased by 6% to 2. 1 million people.
The Israeli Defense Forces conducted a targeted strike in Khan Younis, killing the head of Hamas's internal security forces, Hasam Shahwan. The operation was conducted using precision weapons to minimize risks to civilians.
In the Gaza Strip, seven people, including six infants, died due to the cold weather. The situation is complicated by the ongoing hostilities, which have killed more than 45,000 Palestinians.
The Israeli Ministry of Health has prepared a report on torture and violence against hostages in Gaza, including children. The report is based on the testimonies of more than 100 released persons and will be presented to the UN.
In 2024, the number of displaced people in the world increased by 5 million compared to last year. The biggest crisis is in Syria, where 13.8 million people have become refugees inside and outside the country.
UNIFIL condemns Israel's continued destruction of residential areas and infrastructure in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire. This violates UN Security Council Resolution 1701, which ended the 2006 war between Israel and Hezbollah.
In the tent city of Al-Mawassi in southern Gaza, three Palestinian babies died of cold. The children died due to the lack of warm shelter and the necessary conditions for life in the conflict zone.
An investigation by the Israeli military found that its ground operations influenced Hamas's decision to kill six hostages in Rafah. The bodies were found in an underground mine, and the soldiers were unaware of the hostages' presence.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the country was behind the elimination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. He also warned of similar actions against Yemeni Houthi leaders.
Pope Francis has called for a ceasefire on all war fronts during Christmas. The pontiff condemned the bombing of schools, hospitals and churches in Ukraine and Gaza.
Negotiations between Israel and Hamas on a ceasefire are 90% complete. The main obstacle remains the issue of Israel's military presence in the Philadelphia Corridor.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine have successfully evacuated 31 Ukrainians and 3 Syrian citizens from Syria via Lebanon. The evacuees, including 15 children, have already landed in Chisinau and are on their way to Ukraine.
Nine Americans of Palestinian descent have filed a lawsuit against the US government over the improper evacuation of Gaza. The plaintiffs accuse the State Department of discrimination and inaction to rescue them and their relatives.
Human Rights Watch declares Israel's deliberate restriction of access to water in Gaza as an act of genocide. Due to the contaminated water sources, 670 thousand cases of diarrhea have been recorded among the population.
Sirens sounded in central Israel due to the launch of a missile from Yemen, which was intercepted before crossing the border. The Houthis announced the launch of a ballistic missile at a military target in Jaffa.
Israel's Prime Minister announced the maintenance of a buffer zone in Syria until a new agreement is reached. The statement was made from Mount Hermon amid the escalation of the conflict and the build-up of military presence in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has a phone conversation with Donald Trump about the release of hostages in Gaza and the events in Syria. Trump threatens “hell” in the Middle East if the hostages are not released before his inauguration.