Israel–Hamas war

 The U.N. on Wednesday reported severe Israeli restrictions on aid efforts in Gaza, where civilians are enduring "horrific levels of violence" amid ongoing attacks.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis highlighted the need for a solution in Gaza during his remarks at the 10th Trilateral Greece-Egypt-Cyprus Summit held in Cairo on Wednesday.

"We will discuss what is happening in Gaza, and we must strive for a ceasefire and the release of hostages to pave the way for renewed momentum toward a two-state solution," Mitsotakis stated.

Israel's Defense Ministry has signed two major deals with Elbit Systems for the local arms contractor to supply the military with thousands of heavy bombs and establish a new facility to manufacture raw materials.

Israel's use of artificial intelligence (AI) funded by European Union research programs to target civilians is drawing criticism.

Since the Israeli attacks on Gaza began on Oct. 7, 2023, the EU has provided over €238 million ($246 million) to Israeli institutions for research and innovation.

Gaza health officials said a wave of Israeli strikes hit the territory's southern district of Khan Yunis on Tuesday evening, killing a dozen people, seven of them children.

At least five strikes targeted parts of Khan Yunis, including one in the Al-Mawasi area where thousands of displaced Palestinians are living in tents along the coast.

Pro-Palestinian organizations have filed 50 complaints in courts around the world against Israeli soldiers accused committing war crimes in Gaza, Israeli media said on Jan. 6.

Such complaints have been filed in France, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Belgium, the Netherlands, Serbia, Ireland, South Africa and Greek Cyprus, several reports said, citing figures presented in a ministerial meeting.

At least seven infants have died in Gaza due to cold weather and inadequate shelter, the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) said Sunday.

"Cold weather and lack of shelter are causing the deaths of newborns in Gaza. 7,700 newborns lack lifesaving care. To date, at least seven babies have reportedly died," UNRWA wrote on X.

The armed wing of Hamas, the Ezzedine al-Qassam Brigades, has released a video of an Israeli hostage held in Gaza since its October 2023 attack.

Israeli attacks against the Gaza Strip in December killed 10 Palestinian journalists, according to a media group.

The Israeli military committed 84 violations and crimes against Palestinian journalists last month, the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate said Saturday.

Houthi supporters carry a mock rocket and chant slogans during an anti-Israel rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024

Israel's military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen after it crossed into Israeli territory early Friday.