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Secretary of State Antony Blinken publicly criticized 's handling of the conflict with Hamas in south , pointing out a gap between declared intentions to protect civilians and the actual casualties. Blinken stressed the imperative for Israel to prioritize civilian protection during a news conference after meeting with British Foreign Secretary David Cameron in Washington.
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White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby acknowledged daily discussions on an agreement between and Hamas but revealed a lack of specific progress. Kirby stated that there is no imminent deal for a humanitarian pause or significant news on the return of hostages.
📸: IDF
's Oil Ministry reported impressive November figures, with over 102 million barrels of crude oil exported, yielding revenues of 8.5 billion dollars. Preliminary stats from SOMO revealed an average daily export of over 3.4 million barrels at $82.66 per barrel.
📸: Iraqi Oil Ministry
The Hamas-run health ministry in reports 109 deaths and numerous injuries since the recent ceasefire ended on Friday. Since 's campaign against Hamas began after the October 7 attacks, over 14,800 people, including about 6,000 children, have been killed.
📸: AP
The military claims to have targeted over 200 targets since the ceasefire ended today, citing strikes in Khan Younins and Rafah in the southern . The IDF asserts that the actions are in response to Hamas violating the terms of the pause, targeting areas with explosives, tunnel shafts, launch posts, and operational command centers.
📸: Reuters
The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on Wednesday, targeting a financial network allegedly aiding the military. The sanctions, spanning Hong Kong to the UAE, impact 20 individuals and firms, including employees of the sanctioned Iranian firm Sepehr Energy.
📸: AP
The Defense Forces have announced that 11 hostages are en route to Israel as part of a negotiated exchange involving 33 currently held in Israeli prisons. The IDF revealed this information based on updates provided by the Red Cross.
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The confirms an extension of the truce deal between and for two days. National security spokesman John Kirby states that Hamas has committed to releasing another 20 women and children, with an estimate that eight to nine of the remaining hostages are Americans.
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PM Mohammed Shia al-Sudani received a phone call from Foreign Minister David Cameron, addressing various aspects of the bilateral relationship. During the conversation, Cameron extended an invitation from the British Prime Minister for his visit to the United Kingdom early next year - statement.
📸: PM office
The White House welcomes the - truce extension, expressing hope for further prolongation. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby notes that the extension hinges on Hamas releasing more hostages, while defending the US diplomatic approach, emphasizing aid delivery to Gaza and safe American evacuations.
📸: AFP
Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is pushing for a full humanitarian ceasefire in , citing a worsening crisis. His spokesperson, Stephane Dujarric, emphasizes the need for ongoing dialogue to secure lasting peace, with the UN committed to supporting these efforts for the benefit of the region.
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and Hamas express concerns over the lists of Israeli hostages and prisoners set to be released on Monday, the last day of a four-day ceasefire. mediators, working with both parties, aim to resolve issues and prevent delays, according to an anonymous official briefed Reuters on the matter.
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: Region's Minister of , Shoresh Ismail, has resumed office after almost a year of absence due to political and administrative conflicts, marking a crucial step towards the reunification process with the Peshmerga brigades.
📸: Rebin Salar/ Zoom News
The Central Command reported that two ballistic missiles, suspected to be launched from Houthi-controlled areas in , narrowly missed a US vessel responding to a distress call from an Israeli-owned commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden. The USS Mason successfully thwarted the attempted hijacking, with no reported injuries or damages to either vessel.
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A high-level delegation from the Regional Government (KRG), led by Finance Minister Awat Sheikh Janab, is heading to Baghdad to meet with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The discussions will focus on issues such as salaries for Kurdistan Region civil servants, amendments to the budget bill, and the restart of oil exports - statement.
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PM Benjamin Netanyahu told President Joe Biden that Israel plans to resume full-force operations in after a temporary truce ends. He also signaled a willingness to prolong the truce, contingent on the daily release of 10 hostages as agreed in the original deal.
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Amid a fragile cease-fire in , Hamas released 17 hostages, including 14 and the first American, marking the third set of releases in a four-day truce. The hostages, aged 4 to 84, include Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old dual citizen orphaned in the Oct. 7 Hamas attack.
📸: AFP
President Joe Biden hails today's hostage releases, crediting "intensive US diplomacy." He asserts ongoing commitment to liberate more Americans, vowing to persist until every hostage is reunited with their loved ones. Furthermore, he pledges to extend the diplomatic deal, which brought about the releases and a temporary pause in 's fighting.
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fighter jets struck international airport in , rendering its runways unusable just a day after its return to service. The attack coincided with an explosion near Al-Mazzah military airbase, where, according to SOHR sources, the regime's air defenses failed to intercept the airstrikes.
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A senior commander of Hamas in northern , Ahmed al-Ghandour, has been killed in the conflict, as disclosed by the Qassam Brigades on their Telegram channel. Al-Ghandour was designated a "specially designated global terrorist" by the US in 2017 and was subject to economic sanctions.
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's Foreign Ministry reports overcoming obstacles in negotiations, leading to the imminent release of 39 women and children, along with 13 hostages from Gaza. Additionally, seven civilians will be released separately, unrelated to the temporary truce agreement.
📸: AP
In a solemn statement, Lahur Sheikh Jangi, the ousted co-chair of the Patriotic Union of ( ), reflects on the second anniversary of the assassination of Murad Kani Kurdayi, a senior party military official, and his colleagues. Expressing concern over the unresolved case, Jangi asserts that justice must prevail, urging the judiciary in the Kurdistan Region to unveil and punish the true perpetrators of this "heinous" and "terrorist" act.
📸: Jangi’s Facebook wall
The Mossad and Defense Forces have received the second list of Israeli hostages set to be released on Saturday, under the Hamas agreement, according to a statement from Israel's prime minister's office. Security officials are reviewing the names, and CNN reports that children are included in the upcoming release.
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's Governor, Haval Abubakir, urges immediate action in response to a severe power crisis, revealing that the city experienced less than seven hours of national power in the past 24 hours. The situation, causing substantial harm to public services and trade, demands quick and fundamental solutions to prevent further burdens on the community, governor says.
📸: Sulaimani Governorate
's Hamas government declared that 14,854 people have been killed in the air strikes since October 7, including 6,150 children and 4,000 women. Another 36,000 people are reported wounded, and recovery efforts are hampered by ongoing fighting, preventing precise toll updates.
📸: Reuters
Hamas' military arm, the Izzedine al-Qassam Brigades, declares a four-day ceasefire in starting at 07:00 a.m. local time on Friday, accompanied by a cessation of all military actions by both sides. The agreement also permits the entry of four fuel trucks and 200 aid trucks daily.
📸: AA
: 's foreign ministry spokesperson, Majed Al-Ansari, confirms the upcoming -Hamas ceasefire, scheduled to commence tomorrow at 7 a.m. Al-Ansari also notes that the initial release of 13 Israeli hostages is set for 4 p.m., with details on civilians to be freed by the Hamas on the first day received by Doha.
📸: AP
Two people were killed in a suspected terrorist attack at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing between the and . The FBI is actively investigating the incident, revealing that a vehicle explosion, laden with explosives, also left a border officer injured, as reported by Fox News sources.
📸: Reuters
The Parliament has extended the term of the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) by six months. This extension empowers the commission to oversee the upcoming provincial elections next month and the parliamentary elections in the Region, slated to take place on February 25.
📸: First Deputy Speaker Muhsin al-Mandalawi's Facebook wall
The government's cabinet majority is set to approve a hostage deal with Hamas, facing opposition from far-right factions Religious Zionist Party and Otzma Yehudit. The war cabinet, backed by 19 Likud and 5 National Unity votes, is prevailing against the six votes held by Religious Zionist and Otzma Yehudit.
📸: Reuters
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A funeral ceremony was held in Khan Yunis, #Gaza, on Sunday for 55 Palestinians killed in #Israeli attacks. Since October 7, the conflict has claimed over 12,000 Palestinian lives, including 8,300 women and children, according to the health ministry in Gaza. 🎥: AA
In #Sulaimani and #Halabja provinces, teachers have taken to the streets in protest of three months of unpaid salaries in the #Kurdistan Region, bringing the start of the new school year to a standstill. The demonstrations highlight the urgent need for timely remuneration to ensure the continuity of education in the region.
#US President Joe Biden and #China's Xi Jinping agreed in their first face-to-face talks in a year to establish a presidential hotline, revive military communication, and combat fentanyl production. The four-hour meeting near San Francisco showcased progress amid ongoing tensions, particularly over #Taiwan. 🎥: C-SPAN
Thousands flooded San Francisco's streets, calling for an end to #Israel's #Gaza conflict. Social media videos reveal a united front, with protesters waving Palestinian flags and chanting "Ceasefire now," urging the #US to halt its support for Israel. 🎥: Social media
#Palestinian children in Khan Yunis, #Gaza, tearfully said goodbye to their fathers, mourners grappling with loss, amidst relentless #Israeli air and ground attacks. 🎥: AA
#BREAKING: A fire erupted following a suspected drone attack at the Harir airbase, which houses #US-led anti-ISIS coalition forces near #Erbil.
#Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reaffirmed his nation's unwavering commitment to the #Palestinian cause during the seventh regular meeting of Iraqi ambassadors. He underscored that Iraq's stance aligns with the longstanding views of its people, religious figures, and political leaders on this critical issue. 🎥: PM office
Thousands of civilians have utilized an evacuation route to travel from northern #Gaza to the south of the Strip, said the #Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). The main highway was open for four hours today, marking the fifth consecutive day of opening the passage. 🎥: IDF
A top-level meeting between the #Kurdistan Democratic Party (#KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (#PUK) is underway in #Erbil. Attended by President Nechirvan Barzani, PM Masrour Barzani, PUK President Bafel Talabani and Depty PM Qubad Talabani, the meeting aims to address outstanding political disputes, including the provincial and parliamentary elections.
#LATEST: #Kurdistan Region's Counterterrorism Unit announces that two explosive-laden drones targeting #US-led coalition bases near Erbil International Airport on Tuesday morning were intercepted in the sky.
#BREAKING: Two #Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) members were killed and two others injured in a suspected #Turkish drone strike in a village near the Raparin administration of Sulaimani province, according to the Kurdistan Counter-Terrorism Unit.
#BREAKING: #Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has arrived in Tehran for a meeting with top #Iranian officials, according to his office.
Tens of thousands rallied in Washington DC and Toronto on Saturday, denouncing #Israel's #Gaza attacks. They waved #Palestinian flags and chanted slogans, calling for an end to the occupation and the war in Gaza. 🎥: AA
Tens of thousands of pro-#Palestinian protesters gathered in Washington DC on Saturday, demanding a ceasefire and an end to the #Israeli bombardment of Gaza. This marks the largest demonstration of its kind in the #US since the Israeli campaign in Gaza began following a cross-border attack by Hamas last month.
The #Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a targeted operation against Hamas in the #Gaza Strip, reporting the killing of "dozens" of Hamas members and destruction of their infrastructure. IDF also stated that Hamas initiated "numerous attempted attacks" from tunnel shafts and military compounds in the north of Gaza. 🎥: IDF
#LATEST: An explosion has been heard in the vicinity of the #US base in Al-Shaddadi, Hasakah province, but it remains unclear whether the base was directly affected, as reported by the #Syrian Observatory for Human Rights. This incident aligns with recent drone attacks on US military bases in eastern Syria amid the #Israeli campaign in #Gaza.
#Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani landed in #Paris on Thursday night, gearing up for a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron scheduled for Friday. 📸: KRI Presidency
#Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have intensified ground invasion alongside ongoing air strikes, targeting 1,200 Hamas positions in the #Gaza Strip, as reported by the IDF. 🎥: IDF
The #Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have released a footage showing a coordinated ground offensive in the #Gaza Strip, alongside air and naval strikes, aiming to counter ground attacks by Hamas and damage its positions. 🎥: IDF
#Gaza's death toll from #Israeli assaults has reached 8,796, including 3,648 children and 2,290 women, according to the Gaza health ministry since October 7. 🎥: AA
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