Sunday

December 3, 2023

Armed conflicts and attacks

Israel–Hamas war

2023 Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip

At least 700 Palestinians have been killed during the last 24 hours by Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip. Rights groups object to Israel's increased attacks in southern Gaza, which Israel had declared as a "safe zone". (Al Jazeera)

Red Sea crisis

The USS Carney and multiple civilian-owned commercial ships are attacked by the Houthis in the Red Sea. At least three cargo ships are hit by missiles, according to the United States Central Command. (The Washington Post) (The Drive)

Iraqi conflict

Attacks on U.S. bases in Iraq, Jordan, and Syria (2023–present)

A CJTF-OIR drone strike kills five militants near Kirkuk, Iraq, in response to rocket and drone attacks on U.S. and coalition forces. (Al Arabiya)

2024 Iran–Israel conflict, Israel–Hezbollah conflict

11 Israelis injured by a Hezbollah missile targeting an IDF base in Beit Hillel and Global Affairs Canada announced that a Canadian citizen was killed in Lebanon of unspecified causes.(CBC)

Kivu conflict

The East African Community's task force begins withdrawing from North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, after the country refused to renew the force's mandate. (AFP via France 24)

Moro conflict, Terrorism in the Philippines

Mindanao State University bombing

Four people are killed and around 50 others are injured in a bombing during a Catholic Mass at Mindanao State University in Marawi, Bangsamoro, Philippines. The Islamic State claims responsibility for the bombing. (Reuters)

Business and economy

Alaska Airlines announces their intent to acquire Hawaiian Airlines in a deal worth $1.9 billion. The new company will maintain separate operations for both brands. (Honolulu Star-Advertiser)