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Sunday, January 4, 2026
TopicIsrael-Palestine war

Topic: Israel-Palestine war

Airstrikes on Gaza after Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, residents say

The complex accord emerged Wednesday after months of mediation by Qatar, Egypt & the US. Israeli bombardment, especially in Gaza City, killed 32 people hours later, medics say.

US envoys present final draft of Gaza ceasefire deal to Israel & Hamas after ‘breakthrough’ in Doha

If successful, the ceasefire deal would cap over a year of start-and-stop talks & lead to the biggest release of Israeli hostages since the early days of conflict.

UK condemns deteriorating healthcare in Gaza

UK's Ambassador to the UN Barbara Woodward called it 'completely unacceptable' noting that over 1,000 medical personnel have been killed, injured, or detained since 7 October.

Israel raids Gaza hospital, detains 240 Palestinians including medics

The Israeli military said the hospital was being used as a command centre for Hamas military operations and those arrested were suspected militants.

At least 10 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, health authorities say

5 were killed & 20 wounded in an airstrike on a house in Gaza City’s Zeitoun, medics reported, warning that the death toll could rise. 5 journalists were killed in Nuseirat in central Gaza.

UK calls Israel to stop illegal expansion in Palestine in UNSC

UK Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN James Kariuki demands accountability for settler violence in the West Bank.

US Middle-east envoy hold Gaza truce talks with Israel, Palestine

Trump’s involvement had given the talks a boost, even if the sides have yet to present lists of Palestinian prisoners and hostages to be exchanged.

Immediate, unconditional: UN General Assembly demands permanent ceasefire between Israel, Palestine

The resolutions are not binding but reflect a global view on the war. The US, Israel & 7 other countries voted against the ceasefire, while 13 countries abstained.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 20, Qatar hopes for fresh momentum in efforts to reach a ceasefire

Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy travels to Qatar & Israel to kick-start US President-elect’s diplomatic push for ceasefire, hostage release deal before his inauguration.

Trumps ultimatum ‘hell to pay’ if Gaza hostages not released before inauguration

In a social media post, US President-elect demands the prompt release of hostages before him taking office on 20 January 2025.

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What women want—a man who cooks and doesn’t seek a standing ovation for it

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Wall Street carries big expectations this year after best run since 2009

The concern is not that 2025’s rally was irrational, but that it may be difficult to repeat. Outlooks remain anchored to AI investment and growth without reigniting inflation.

Greece looking at TATA’s WhAP infantry combat vehicle for army procurement

If deal goes through, Greece will be 2nd foreign country to procure vehicle. Morocco was first; TATA Group has set up manufacturing unit there with minimum 30 percent indigenous content.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.