Israeli Forces Attack Gaza After Ceasefire Deadline Missed
Israeli forces attacked northern Gaza after missing a ceasefire deadline with Hamas, resulting in renewed violence and the deaths of at least eight people.
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Israeli forces attacked northern Gaza after missing a ceasefire deadline with Hamas, resulting in renewed violence and the deaths of at least eight people.
The World Economic Forum’s Global Risks Report 2025 identifies conflict, climate change, and misinformation as the top threats, urging urgent global action to build a more resilient future.
Local authorities report that Israeli strikes have killed over 46,000 Palestinians and injured more than 109,000 in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
Facing the humanitarian crisis from ongoing conflict, Gazan resident Abu Yousef Barghout hopes for lasting peace in 2025, echoing the desires of many in the Palestinian enclave.
Lebanon faces an uncertain future as 2024 ends, following intense conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah. Despite a ceasefire, the impact of over two months of fighting continues to challenge the nation.
On December 26, 2024, the Israeli military conducted overnight strikes on Gaza City, resulting in deaths and injuries. The attacks have escalated regional tensions, drawing international concern.
As 2025 approaches, Gaza resident Dima Naseer shares her heartfelt wish for global support amid an unprecedented humanitarian crisis.
Four people were killed and five injured in Lgov, Russia’s Kursk region, after Ukrainian shelling damaged residential buildings, according to regional authorities. Ukraine has not yet responded.
Kyiv announces the return of 503 fallen Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies from Russia, highlighting the heavy human cost of the ongoing conflict.
Local authorities report significant casualties in Gaza since Israeli strikes began on October 7, 2023. The escalating conflict has led to substantial loss of life and devastation in the region.
The United Nations seeks $1.42 billion to expand humanitarian operations in Somalia in 2025, as 5.98 million people face severe needs due to ongoing drought and conflict, according to OCHA.
Russia has regained control over Novoivanovka in the Kursk region after Ukrainian forces seized territory on August 6. The Russian Defense Ministry announced the successful operation on Thursday.
Lebanon’s health ministry reports that fresh Israeli strikes have killed four people in the south on Wednesday, following an earlier drone strike that killed one person.
Syrian rebels have entered Damascus and gained control of Homs, threatening President Bashar al-Assad’s 24-year rule as insurgents advance towards the capital.
Syrian forces, backed by Russian air support, launched a major offensive in Homs, while rebels seized more territory in Daraa and Sweida, escalating the conflict across Syria.
The Chinese embassy in Syria has advised Chinese nationals to leave the country promptly amid escalating conflict and deteriorating security, following intensified clashes in Syria’s northwestern regions.
Fighting intensifies in Syria as government forces and rebels both claim gains. Battles rage in Hama province, while rebels assert control over parts of Aleppo and southern Idlib.
Two aid workers from international charities were killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza, raising concerns over civilian safety amid escalating conflict.
Israel’s military announced the elimination of an October 7 attacker in Gaza, amid investigations into claims that the individual was a World Central Kitchen employee.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that the massive overnight attack on Ukraine was a direct response to Kyiv’s use of U.S. ATACMS missiles on Russian territory.