Israeli forces continue ferocious bombardment of besieged territory amid reports of progress on possible ceasefire deal.
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Air strikes across the country as Houthis target US naval ships in Red Sea.
Israel claims to have hit Hamas ‘command centre’ in the attack that killed several people, including women and children.
Benjamin Netnayahu says Houthis ‘will continue to pay, a heavy price for their aggression against’ Israel.
Amnesty International welcomed the transfer but said Guantanamo would remain a ‘glaring, longstanding stain’ on the US.
US Central Command has released video saying it struck ‘Houthi targets’ in Sanaa and other locations in Yemen.
First day of 2025 sees intensive Israeli bombardment targeting homes and streets in north, central, and south Gaza.
CENTCOM says it struck ‘Houthi targets’ in Sanaa and coastal locations in Yemen, days after Israel targeted the country.
Video shows the moment sirens ring in Tel Aviv and Ben Gurion airport as Houthis launch missiles at Israel from Yemen.
Gaza’s Health Ministry says fate of hospital director unknown after Israel took hundreds of prisoners during its raid.
More targets bombed in Yemen; another missile fired at Tel Aviv.
Israel attacked Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday.
Houthi media says three people killed in the attacks on the airport and three killed after Israel hit city of Hodeidah.
These were the updates on Israel’s war on Gaza for Friday, December 27.
