Russia’s economy withstands Western sanctions, while US political divisions are worrying Kyiv. Many observers believe the war in Ukraine is at a deadlock. Despite much foreign financial and military aid – and managing to hold Russian forces back – Ukraine’s efforts on the battlefield have won little ground recently. Bipartisan support for Ukraine in the … Read more
11:57 a.m. ET, December 30, 2023 Israel reports fighting in north as it expands operations in southern and central Gaza From CNN’s Tim Lister Even as Israel pushes on in central and southern Gaza, where it has announced it is extending operations, fighting also continues in the north of the territory. On Saturday, the IDF … Read more
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered its military, the munitions industry and the nuclear weapons sector to accelerate war preparations to counter what he called unprecedented confrontational moves by the U.S., state media said on Thursday. Speaking on the policy directions for the new year at a key meeting of the … Read more
As the war enters its 672nd day, these are the main developments. Here is the situation on Wednesday, December 27, 2023. Fighting Ukraine said it destroyed the Novocherkassk landing ship in an attack on a naval base in Russian-occupied Crimea. Russia acknowledged the ship had been damaged and that the attack started a fire which … Read more
Netanyahu’s Minister Attacks Govt Over Gaza War; ‘Israeli Soldiers Like Sitting Ducks…’ | Watch Hindustan Times Netanyahu, Gantz assail Barkat for saying IDF tactics endangering soldiers The Times of Israel Economy Minister: ‘We are too benevolent, too considerate’ Arutz Sheva Netanyahu reported to tell ministers: If we don’t ensure humanitarian aid, whole world will be against us The Times … Read more
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed more than 20,000 Palestinians, including women and children, destroyed homes and livelihoods, and displaced millions of people. With Israel pledging to continue its assault, the aerial and ground offensive is already one of the most devastating military offensives in recent history. The deaths in Gaza amount to nearly 1 … Read more
Some 2,000 protesters rallied amid torrential rain in Tel Aviv on Saturday night in rare anti-government demonstrations since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Later, many of the demonstrators marched to a nearby rally in support of hostages held by Hamas. For two months, the protesters at weekly rallies to support hostages have tried to … Read more
Gaza’s journalists are being killed at an unprecedented rate. Plus, Israel’s most powerful allies in the US – Christian Zionist broadcasters. According to Gaza’s government media office, Israel’s military has now killed 97 journalists in the Strip. Israel has barred international media from entering Gaza, firsthand reporting on the onslaught there has been left to … Read more
Regional tensions are rising over the US-backed war. More than 20,000 Palestinians killed in Gaza by Israel, armed and backed by the United States and European allies. More fighting nearby too: Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen among the groups involved. Could Israel’s war trigger a wider conflict? Presenter: Dareen Abughaida Guests: Omar … Read more
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in Tel Aviv that protecting civilians in Gaza is a “moral duty and a strategic imperative,” as international criticism of Israel’s offensive mounts. During his visit, Austin said the rules of war must be upheld, while reiterating what he called Washington’s “unshakable” support for Israel’s “right to defend itself.” Meanwhile, … Read more