'No one is in a mood to celebrate' - Bethlehem praying for a ceasefire this Christmas as war rages on
Saturday, 23 December 2023 The main road into Bethlehem is closed. What is normally a simple 20-minute journey from Jerusalem now takes us an hour, as cars queue to get through the one Israeli military checkpoint open further south.
In a dramatic escalation of violence, the Israeli military launched a sweeping abduction campaign targeting Palestinians in the Dheisheh Refugee Camp, south of Bethlehem. At least 17 individuals were detained late Monday night, including relatives of Omar Manaa, a Palestinian killed in a previous raid, and several freed prisoners. Eyewitnesses reported detainees being bound and taken for interrogation as Israeli forces raided homes, including that of Raghad Shamroukh. The operation has sparked widespread fear, with continued raids reported across the West Bank, intensifying the crackdown amidst an escalating conflict with Gaza.
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Hezbollah launched a deadly 30-rocket barrage on Monday, targeting Israeli border cities including Kiryat Shmona and Nahariya in the Galilee region. The attack, which began early in the morning, caused significant damage to homes and infrastructure. One of the most notable hits was on a local hesder yeshiva in Kiryat Shmona, although fortunately, the building was unoccupied due to prior evacuations of students. While some of the rockets were intercepted by Israel's Iron Dome missile defense system, many others fell in open areas, though the damage and impact on local communities were significant.
The attack comes amidst heightened tensions as U.S. special envoy Amos Hochstein prepares to visit Beirut to receive Lebanon's official response to a ceasefire proposal. Hezbollah, backed by Iran, has reportedly added more demands to the proposal, creating doubts about a peaceful resolution. The barrage also comes on the heels of Israel's military activity in southern Lebanon, including artillery strikes against Hezbollah positions near Nabatieh.
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In a shocking escalation, Iraqi warplanes launched a surprise drone strike deep inside Israel’s southern city of Eilat, targeting a strategic site. The attack marks a bold move by the Islamic Resistance in Iraq, as it continues a campaign of back-to-back assaults against Israeli military targets. The strike comes just a day after similar attacks in the region, intensifying tensions. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have expressed fury, vowing immediate retaliation and heightening fears of further conflict in the already volatile Middle East. Watch as the situation unfolds in this dramatic video report.
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In a bold escalation, Houthi rebels have launched a devastating attack on a vessel in the Red Sea, which is reportedly linked to Israel. The strike involved a massive bomb that caused significant damage to the ship, sending shockwaves through international waters. The U.S. has expressed deep concern, with military officials monitoring the situation closely. This attack marks another chapter in the ongoing conflict between the Houthis and nations supporting Israel, further destabilizing the region. Watch the footage of the explosion and the immediate aftermath of this shocking assault.
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Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon's Tyre region on November 18, 2024, killed 11 and injured 48. The attack follows weeks of rising tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, after the death of Hezbollah’s media chief, Mohammed Afif, in a separate Israeli strike. Hezbollah is accused of psychological warfare, while Israel targets both military and civilian sites, escalating the crisis and drawing international concerns.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly been forced to work from an underground safe room after several drone strikes targeted his residence and office, highlighting growing security concerns. Since October, Netanyahu has been operating from the basement of his office in Jerusalem, fearing retaliatory drone attacks by regional resistance groups like Hezbollah, Yemen's Ansarullah, and Iraqi factions. These attacks are part of the broader regional backlash against Israel's ongoing war on Gaza and its escalating aggression in Lebanon. What does this reveal about Israel's vulnerabilities and Netanyahu’s fear of further strikes? Watch the full report to understand the implications of this security crisis and the growing power of resistance movements.
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Massive protests have erupted across Israel following the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Major demonstrations are taking place in multiple cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Netanya, and Beersheba, with tens of thousands of citizens participating. Despite Home Front Command's warnings to limit public gatherings due to ongoing rocket threats from Lebanon, communities in northern Israel, including Nahariya, continue to protest, showing the widespread dissent against the minister's firing.
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