Armed conflicts and attacks
Gaza war
Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, Gaza hostage crisis
After Hamas returned the remains of an unidentified person to Israeli authorities yesterday, the Israeli government announces it will reopen the Gazan border crossing with Egypt, allowing Palestinians to leave the enclave. (BBC News) (PBS)
Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip
Five Palestinians, including two children, are killed from Israeli drone strikes near Khan Younis. This came after the Israeli army said that four of its soldiers were wounded in clashes in Rafah. (Al Jazeera)
Gaza war Israeli blockade of the Gaza Strip, Gaza hostage crisis After Hamas returned the remains of an unidentified person to Israeli authorities yesterday, the Israeli government announces it will reopen the Gazan border crossing with Egypt, allowing Palestinians to leave the enclave. (BBC News) (PBS) Israeli bombing of the Gaza Strip Five Palestinians, including two children, are killed from Israeli drone strikes near Khan Younis. This came after the Israeli army said that four of its soldiers were wounded in clashes in Rafah. (Al Jazeera)
Red Sea crisis
The Houthis release 9 seamen captured after their attacks on the Eternity C bulk carrier months prior. (Al Jazeera)
Disasters and accidents
Search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370
Malaysia announces that the search for the wreckage of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 will resume on December 30, with Ocean Infinity conducting a 55-day underwater search in a targeted area of the southern Indian Ocean under its existing "no-find, no-fee" agreement with the government. (Reuters)
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