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- Netanyahu rejects ceasefire-for-hostages deal in Gaza. The disagreements within the Israeli government have come to the surface. These include a split between PM Netanyahu and “hawks” on the one hand, and between the Mossad and some generals on the other. The demands kept going up every time they got to Netanyahu, who always says no to a ceasefire. Instead, he wants to bomb Gaza more. It means the Israeli government has different ideas about how to reach their goals. (Source: Guardian)
- Middle East Leaders Condemn Israel at Saudi-Hosted Summit on Gaza. Leaders at a Saudi-hosted summit denounce Israel for its actions in Gaza. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman holds Israeli authorities responsible for the deaths of over 11,000 people, mostly civilians and many children (Source: France 24)
- Global Pressure Mounts on Israel to Protect Palestinian Civilians Amid Escalating War on Ghaza. Israel faces international calls, including from the US, to enhance the protection of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, as the death toll surpasses 11,000, with intensified fighting near hospitals. (Source: Mehr News)
- Turkey Suspends Energy Initiatives with Israel, Prioritizing Gaza Humanitarian Crisis. Turkey halts energy projects with Israel, citing the inappropriate nature of discussing project implementation amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine. The focus shifts to providing electricity and water to Gaza. (Source: Mehr News)
- Turkish Parliament Removes Coca-Cola and Nestle Products in Response to Gaza Conflict. Turkey’s parliament removes Coca-Cola and Nestle products from its restaurants, responding to public outcry over perceived support for Israel amid the Gaza conflict. The move aligns with activists’ calls to boycott Western companies believed to endorse Israel’s actions. (Source: DW News)
- British NGO Warns Against Sending Indian Workers to Israel Amid Accusations of War Crimes. British NGO Fair Square cautions that sending Indian workers to Israel would be a “craven green-light for war crimes in Ghaza by India” (Source: Scroll.in)
- Moody’s Lowers US Credit Outlook, Citing Political Dysfunction and Rising Deficit. Moody’s downgrades the US credit outlook, citing “downside risks” from political dysfunction and a widening budget imbalance. (Source: Washington Post)
- International Rescue Committee Expresses Concern for Afghan Refugees Amid Winter. The International Rescue Committee in Afghanistan expresses deep concern about the survival of tens of thousands of Afghan refugees arriving from Pakistan as winter sets in. (Source: Reuters)
- Iceland Declares State of Emergency Amid Fear of Imminent Volcanic Eruption. Iceland declares a state of emergency as fears of a volcanic eruption rise. The Reykjanes Peninsula, home to the Fagradalsfjall volcano, experiences 800 tremors in a matter of hours, heightening concerns. (Source: Mehr News)
