Israel’s military faces a growing manpower crisis, with around 12,000 troops short, as internal debates over conscription and exemptions add pressure on ongoing operations.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Israel, his first since the Gaza war began, is being presented as a routine exercise in deepening a long-standing partnership.
In a national address, Donald Trump claimed major foreign policy wins, cited USD 18 trillion in investments driven by tariffs, and announced a USD 1,776 Christmas payout for US military personnel.
Israeli forces have received from the Red Cross in Gaza the remains of a hostage believed to be those of Israeli soldier Hadar Goldin, whose body has been held by Hamas for the past 11 years, the Israeli prime minister's office said.
In a post on Truth Social, Trump stated that the group must agree by 6 pm Washington time on Sunday or face consequences he described as “all hell".
Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed "incorrect reports" about imminent agreements with Hamas and said that no deal has been reached "as of now."
The IDF published a video of its troops distributing medical aid including incubators, baby food and medical supplies to the hospital during the raid.
More than 10,300 people have been killed in Gaza, including more than 4,100 children since the Israeli retaliatory strikes began, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. In Israel, more than 1,400 people were killed, and at least 239 people have been taken hostage by Hamas.
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) last week launched a coordinated air and ground assault on Gaza after a very intense bombardment on Hamas targets.
Some 88 injured Palestinians will be allowed to leave Gaza and enter Egypt. Besides, hundreds of dual nationals will also be evacuated to the Egyptian side of the border.
