VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNetanyahu expected in the U.S. to meet TrumpPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to the US later this month to meet with President Trump. t comes as talks on the phase 2 of the Gaza peace process are slowly advancing. Bloomberg's Dan Williams reports.BloombergVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGaza famine over but situation 'remains critical,' UN saysImproved aid access means there is no longer famine in Gaza, but the war-ravaged territory still faces emergency conditions, a UN-backed global hunger monitor said. Israel denied that there is a food shortage in Gaza, where around 1.6 mi...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGaza: Egypt, Russia urge strict implementation of ceasefire dealEgypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty urged the international community to step up pressure to halt what he described as daily ceasefire violationsAfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGStudents' dreams are still alive as classes resume in GazaThe Islamic University of Gaza has resumed in-person classes for the first time in two years. What was once one of the largest universities in the Strip, is now a site of displacement and destruction.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. launches retaliatory strikes on ISIS in SyriaThe U.S. military has carried out airstrikes in central Syria targeting suspected sites linked to the Islamic State terror group. The strikes follow last Saturday's ISIS attack that killed two soldiers and a U.S. civilian working as an i...CBS NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChristmas hymns return to Bethlehem after ceasefireDespite the fragile calm, tensions remain high across the West Bank, and uncertainty lingers. Still, for many in Bethlehem, the return of Christmas hymns and celebrations offers a rare moment of hope — a reminder that even after darkness...AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWhat's next for the Gaza ceasefire and will the truce last?More than two months after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire, most fighting has stopped. However, both sides accuse each other of major breaches of the deal and look no closer to accepting the much more difficult steps envisaged for th...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGaza struggles in winter conditions: Torrential rains kill twelveThousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have been inundated after heavy rain and strong winds battered the area. Witnesses said that hundreds of Palestinians sought shelter from the storm among the ruins o...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSevere weather batters displaced Palestinians in GazaStorms batter Gaza, flooding flimsy tents sheltering thousands after bombardment; aid groups warn of worsening hardship.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYING43 tonnes of aid for Gaza stuck in Argentina amid political rowEven as conditions inside Gaza get worse, humanitarian aid meant for the Strip is facing significant delays and some international NGOs say they're being prevented from delivering life-saving supplies. Here's a look at what's happening w...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGUN: Severe winter storm puts 800,000 displaced Palestinians at riskThe Gaza Strip, already scarred by the war with Israel, was hit by a winter storm this week. Hundreds of thousands of people were exposed to the cold weather and rainstorms in their tents.AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrauma care innovation: Virtual diversion for Gaza survivorsThe war in Gaza has taken almost everything from children. Their homes, safety, and a sense of normal life. But inside a small tent in the heart of the Strip, a different kind of escape is taking place.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDownpour brings misery for displaced PalestiniansIn the West Bank, heavy rains are leaving displaced families struggling to stay dry inside overcrowded shelters. Authorities warn that continued rainfall could worsen living conditions for thousands of people, particularly those living i...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGAmnesty accuses Hamas of 'crimes against humanity' for Oct. 7 attackFor the first time, Amnesty International has accused Hamas and its allies of committing crimes against humanity, following an investigation into the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. The organization found that 1,221 people were killed ...France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGazans pull iron bars from rubble to make tentsAs winter bites in Gaza, displaced Palestinians set out every day to homes destroyed by Israel. There they rip out iron rods from the walls and use them to prop up their flimsy tents or sell to scratch out a living in an enclave that wil...ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChristmas returns to a Gaza church scarred by warIn Gaza City’s Holy Family Church, young girls carefully place figures among the nativity scene, while a boy plays music near a Christmas tree decorated with festive lights.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAmid Russia's war in Ukraine, how much are weapons companies making?The increase in revenue across EU arms companies was caused by the war in Ukraine and the perceived threat from Russia.EuronewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGUN says 'shocking' number of Gaza children still acutely malnourishedChild malnutrition is still shockingly high in Gaza, showing too little aid is getting through despite an October ceasefire.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFrom Gaza to Thailand: sad homecoming for hostage's remainsTwo years after Hamas militants killed Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak, his family in northeastern Thailand is preparing to receive his remains and hold a Buddhist ceremony they believe will bring his spirit peace.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGSouth Africa withdraws 90-days visa exemption for PalestiniansSouth African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration.”AfricanewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGerman Chancellor Merz reaffirms support for IsraelIn his first visit to Israel as chancellor, Friedrich Merz walks a diplomatic tightrope: affirming Germany's support while addressing civilian suffering in Gaza.DW NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBethlehem Christmas tree to be lit for first time since 2022The Christmas tree in Bethlehem is set to be lit for the first time since 2022, since celebrations at Jesus' birthplace were paused for the war in Gaza.CBS NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGPalestinians hope Christmas season will boost their economyBethlehem will light up its Christmas tree for the first time in two years on Saturday. The city’s economy is in deep crisis due to Israel’s repeated assaults over the past two years.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIsraeli-backed Palestinian militia leader killedAn Israeli-backed Palestinian militia in Gaza said Thursday its leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, has been killed in a dispute with another family.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIsrael strikes targets in Gaza, Lebanon despite ceasefiresIsrael's military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns it says were being used by Hezbollah. Earlier, medics at Al-Kuwaiti Hospital in western Khan Younis, Gaza, said they recovered the bodies of five Palestinians, inclu...CBC NewsVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in warAmid the devastation of Gaza, where 70,000 are dead and entire districts lie in ruins, workers are trying to salvage fragments of history.ReutersVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGPalestinians battle harsh weather as winter arrives in GazaPalestinians in Gaza are again fighting for survival as a harsh winter cold sweeps the enclave. With many families confined to tents, residents are struggling to stay warm while essential supplies remain critically scarce.France 24VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGPalestinians hope solidarity momentum doesn't fade awayThe last two years have seen a major shift in public opinion on Palestine, particularly against Israel's war in Gaza. And that's largely been driven by voices inside the strip, bearing witness to the Israeli military campaign - and the d...Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChilean filmmakers produce film on PalestineIn Chile, the country with the largest Palestinian diaspora outside of the Middle East, one filmmaker has produced a new documentary that highlights their plight.Al JazeeraVIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGIsrael launches deadly raid on southern Syria, Syrian media reportsAt least thirteen people were killed in an Israeli raid in southern Syria, Syrian state media reported, with Damascus accusing Israel of a "criminal attack" in a village where Israel said its troops came under fire during an operation to...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGNetanyahu expected in the U.S. to meet TrumpPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to travel to the US later this month to meet with President Trump. t comes as talks on the phase 2 of the Gaza peace process are slowly advancing. Bloomberg's Dan Williams reports.Bloomberg
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGaza famine over but situation 'remains critical,' UN saysImproved aid access means there is no longer famine in Gaza, but the war-ravaged territory still faces emergency conditions, a UN-backed global hunger monitor said. Israel denied that there is a food shortage in Gaza, where around 1.6 mi...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGaza: Egypt, Russia urge strict implementation of ceasefire dealEgypt's foreign minister Badr Abdelatty urged the international community to step up pressure to halt what he described as daily ceasefire violationsAfricanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGStudents' dreams are still alive as classes resume in GazaThe Islamic University of Gaza has resumed in-person classes for the first time in two years. What was once one of the largest universities in the Strip, is now a site of displacement and destruction.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGU.S. launches retaliatory strikes on ISIS in SyriaThe U.S. military has carried out airstrikes in central Syria targeting suspected sites linked to the Islamic State terror group. The strikes follow last Saturday's ISIS attack that killed two soldiers and a U.S. civilian working as an i...CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChristmas hymns return to Bethlehem after ceasefireDespite the fragile calm, tensions remain high across the West Bank, and uncertainty lingers. Still, for many in Bethlehem, the return of Christmas hymns and celebrations offers a rare moment of hope — a reminder that even after darkness...Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGWhat's next for the Gaza ceasefire and will the truce last?More than two months after Israel and Hamas agreed a ceasefire, most fighting has stopped. However, both sides accuse each other of major breaches of the deal and look no closer to accepting the much more difficult steps envisaged for th...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGaza struggles in winter conditions: Torrential rains kill twelveThousands of tents housing displaced Palestinians across the Gaza Strip have been inundated after heavy rain and strong winds battered the area. Witnesses said that hundreds of Palestinians sought shelter from the storm among the ruins o...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGSevere weather batters displaced Palestinians in GazaStorms batter Gaza, flooding flimsy tents sheltering thousands after bombardment; aid groups warn of worsening hardship.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYING43 tonnes of aid for Gaza stuck in Argentina amid political rowEven as conditions inside Gaza get worse, humanitarian aid meant for the Strip is facing significant delays and some international NGOs say they're being prevented from delivering life-saving supplies. Here's a look at what's happening w...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGUN: Severe winter storm puts 800,000 displaced Palestinians at riskThe Gaza Strip, already scarred by the war with Israel, was hit by a winter storm this week. Hundreds of thousands of people were exposed to the cold weather and rainstorms in their tents.Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGTrauma care innovation: Virtual diversion for Gaza survivorsThe war in Gaza has taken almost everything from children. Their homes, safety, and a sense of normal life. But inside a small tent in the heart of the Strip, a different kind of escape is taking place.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGDownpour brings misery for displaced PalestiniansIn the West Bank, heavy rains are leaving displaced families struggling to stay dry inside overcrowded shelters. Authorities warn that continued rainfall could worsen living conditions for thousands of people, particularly those living i...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGAmnesty accuses Hamas of 'crimes against humanity' for Oct. 7 attackFor the first time, Amnesty International has accused Hamas and its allies of committing crimes against humanity, following an investigation into the 7 October 2023 attacks on Israel. The organization found that 1,221 people were killed ...France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGazans pull iron bars from rubble to make tentsAs winter bites in Gaza, displaced Palestinians set out every day to homes destroyed by Israel. There they rip out iron rods from the walls and use them to prop up their flimsy tents or sell to scratch out a living in an enclave that wil...Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChristmas returns to a Gaza church scarred by warIn Gaza City’s Holy Family Church, young girls carefully place figures among the nativity scene, while a boy plays music near a Christmas tree decorated with festive lights.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGAmid Russia's war in Ukraine, how much are weapons companies making?The increase in revenue across EU arms companies was caused by the war in Ukraine and the perceived threat from Russia.Euronews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGUN says 'shocking' number of Gaza children still acutely malnourishedChild malnutrition is still shockingly high in Gaza, showing too little aid is getting through despite an October ceasefire.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGFrom Gaza to Thailand: sad homecoming for hostage's remainsTwo years after Hamas militants killed Thai worker Sudthisak Rinthalak, his family in northeastern Thailand is preparing to receive his remains and hold a Buddhist ceremony they believe will bring his spirit peace.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGSouth Africa withdraws 90-days visa exemption for PalestiniansSouth African authorities have withdrawn a 90-day visa exemption for Palestinians, saying the recent arrival of a charter flight with 153 people onboard was part of a campaign of “forced migration.”Africanews
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGerman Chancellor Merz reaffirms support for IsraelIn his first visit to Israel as chancellor, Friedrich Merz walks a diplomatic tightrope: affirming Germany's support while addressing civilian suffering in Gaza.DW News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBethlehem Christmas tree to be lit for first time since 2022The Christmas tree in Bethlehem is set to be lit for the first time since 2022, since celebrations at Jesus' birthplace were paused for the war in Gaza.CBS News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGPalestinians hope Christmas season will boost their economyBethlehem will light up its Christmas tree for the first time in two years on Saturday. The city’s economy is in deep crisis due to Israel’s repeated assaults over the past two years.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIsraeli-backed Palestinian militia leader killedAn Israeli-backed Palestinian militia in Gaza said Thursday its leader, Yasser Abu Shabab, has been killed in a dispute with another family.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGIsrael strikes targets in Gaza, Lebanon despite ceasefiresIsrael's military said it struck targets in two southern Lebanese towns it says were being used by Hezbollah. Earlier, medics at Al-Kuwaiti Hospital in western Khan Younis, Gaza, said they recovered the bodies of five Palestinians, inclu...CBC News
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGGazans race to preserve cultural heritage damaged in warAmid the devastation of Gaza, where 70,000 are dead and entire districts lie in ruins, workers are trying to salvage fragments of history.Reuters
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGPalestinians battle harsh weather as winter arrives in GazaPalestinians in Gaza are again fighting for survival as a harsh winter cold sweeps the enclave. With many families confined to tents, residents are struggling to stay warm while essential supplies remain critically scarce.France 24
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGPalestinians hope solidarity momentum doesn't fade awayThe last two years have seen a major shift in public opinion on Palestine, particularly against Israel's war in Gaza. And that's largely been driven by voices inside the strip, bearing witness to the Israeli military campaign - and the d...Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGChilean filmmakers produce film on PalestineIn Chile, the country with the largest Palestinian diaspora outside of the Middle East, one filmmaker has produced a new documentary that highlights their plight.Al Jazeera
VIEWEDNOW PLAYINGBREAKINGIsrael launches deadly raid on southern Syria, Syrian media reportsAt least thirteen people were killed in an Israeli raid in southern Syria, Syrian state media reported, with Damascus accusing Israel of a "criminal attack" in a village where Israel said its troops came under fire during an operation to...Reuters
