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The shocking brutality behind Gaza’s crumbling ceasefire

THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The purported cessation in hostilities on 10 October has not stopped the slaughter in the war-torn region, where 400 Palestinians have been killed since – but the promise of peace, however flawed, must not be allowed to fail

The Independent UK

Did that really happen? Four outrageous stories from Trump’s first year back that you may have forgotten about

A selection of the craziest stories from Trump’s first year back in office

The Independent UK

Trump heralded his ‘ceasefire’ in Gaza as the dawn of new era – but the slaughter continues

ANALYSIS: Families are being bombed, babies are dying of cold and phase two of the talks hasn’t gone anywhere – we need a genuine and meaningful ceasefire, Bel Trew writes

The Independent UK

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The price of ‘ceasefire’ in Gaza: More than 400 people dead in just three months and little hope for the future

IN FOCUS: When Donald Trump did his victory lap in Israel after announcing a ceasefire last October, he promised ‘peace for all eternity’. But Palestinians tell Alex Croft and Nedal Hamdouna they continue to face a grim daily reality of violence and destruction

The Independent UK

Jewish klezmer-dance band Oi Va Voi: ‘Musicians shouldn’t have to keep looking over their shoulders’

After 20 years playing around the world, the group had two UK gigs cancelled this year after protests from activists. It’s made them feel targeted for who they are, the band say

The Guardian - UK

Banksy's Walled Off Hotel reopens in Bethlehem after two-year closure

A guest house filled with Banksy's artwork has reopened in Bethlehem after a two-year closure due to the Gaza war.

Euronews

In Gaza we’re trapped in an endless maze of waiting – for peace, for the deaths to stop and for our lives to begin again

A ceasefire was announced on 10 October. But despite ‘peace’ being on the lips of world leaders ever since, we Palestinians are still under siege and afraid, says Palestinian writer Aya Al-Hattab

The Guardian - UK

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Netanyahu's Mar-a-Lago visit "crucial" for future of Gaza deal

"It's J.D., Marco, Jared, Steve, Susie. Bibi has lost them. The only one he has left is the president."

Axios

We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2025 – part two

From the ‘warrior’ midwife saving lives in Senegal to the outed Kenyan pop star speaking up against prejudice, these are some of the people who gave us hope

The Guardian - UK

Pictures of the year 2025: Powerful images that defined the past 12 months

The Standard reveals its selection of the best photographs from a momentous year

Evening Standard

Pope Leo highlights Gaza suffering, global conflicts during first Christmas Mass

During his first Christmas Mass, in an unusually direct appeal during what is normally a solemn, spiritual service, Pope Leo focused on the conditions for Palestinians in Gaza and more generally on the devastation caused by war across the globe.

Radio France Internationale

Israeli police arrest Palestinian man dressed as Santa Claus at Christmas party

Officers closed Christmas event in Haifa, confiscating equipment and also arresting a DJ and a street vendor

The Guardian - UK

Pope Leo speaks out on conflict in Gaza as he leads Christmas Day Mass

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The Independent UK

Pope Leo condemns suffering in Gaza in first Christmas sermon

Pope Leo XIV led his first Christmas Day Mass and hit out at the conditions facing Palestinians

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Belgium joins South Africa's genocide case against Israel at UN court

Belgium has become the latest country to join a case brought by South Africa before the International Court of Justice that accuses Israel of committing genocide in the Gaza Strip.

The Guardian - UK

We can be heroes: the inspiring people we met around the world in 2025 – part one

From the Indigenous doctor balancing traditional and western medicine to a father risking death to provide for his family in Gaza, these are some of the people whose determination and bravery stood out

The Independent UK

Mother of last Hamas hostage calls on Israel not to move to phase two of ceasefire

Israel and Hamas have been trading accusations of ceasefire breaches since the US-brokered ceasefire began in October

The Independent UK

A blast in Gaza wounds a soldier and Israel accuses Hamas of ceasefire violation

An explosive device has detonated in Gaza and injured one Israeli soldier, prompting Israel to accuse Hamas of violating the U.S.-backed ceasefire

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The Independent UK

Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza

After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war, thousands of people flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve

The Independent UK

Rocket strikes, prayer and nightly calls from the Pope: Inside Gaza’s only Catholic church at Christmas

IN FOCUS: As Catholics in Gaza gather for Christmas, Father Carlos Ferrero tells Bryony Gooch how they have maintained faith in the face of widespread devastation

Euronews

Israel's defence minister walks back pledge to establish Gaza settlements

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz suggested establishing settlements in Gaza but later retracted his statement, clarifying it was made in a security context.

Evening Standard

Charity to expand work to clear explosives in Gaza amid ‘immense’ devastation

The Halo Trust said vast areas are ‘contaminated’ with unexploded bombs, missiles, shells and improvised devices.

The Independent UK

What to know about aid entering Gaza, the other battle between Israel and Hamas

Two and a half months have passed since Gaza’s latest ceasefire took effect, and the supplies being delivered to war-battered Palestinians are once again the subject of fierce debate

The Independent UK

Pressure on Netanyahu as ex-aide claims he was tasked with plan to evade responsibility for October 7 attack

Little is known about Netanyahu’s behavior in the days immediately following the attack

The Independent UK

Gaza's tiny Christian community tries to capture the holiday spirit during the ceasefire

Gaza’s tiny Palestinian Christian community is trying to capture some of the Christmas spirit under a fragile ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war

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