1. **Israeli Strikes on Gaza and Lebanon**: Israel’s recent strikes on Gaza reportedly killed seven Palestinians. The UN’s food rights expert accuses Israel of using starvation tactics to displace Gaza’s population. In Lebanon, Israeli forces struck Beirut’s southern suburbs and Syrian border areas, while Hezbollah’s leader vowed to "achieve victory" over Israel.
2. **U.S. Cabinet Updates**: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Marco Rubio as Secretary of State, reflecting another pro-Israel stance in his administration.
3. **Casualty Reports**: Since October 7, Israeli strikes in Gaza have reportedly killed over 43,700 Palestinians, with 103,258 injured. Meanwhile, 1,139 people in Israel were killed in initial Hamas-led attacks, with over 200 taken hostage. In Lebanon, Israeli strikes have resulted in at least 3,365 deaths and 14,344 injuries.
4. **Diplomatic Developments**: U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken called for an end to Israel’s assault on Gaza, stating Israel has met its primary military goals. The EU’s foreign policy chief suggested suspending political dialogue with Israel over potential violations of humanitarian law in Gaza.
5. **Medical Facility Strike**: A Doctors Without Borders (MSF) clinic in Gaza’s designated “safe zone” was damaged by Israeli airstrikes. MSF condemned the attacks, calling them a disregard for humanitarian protections.
Stay tuned for further live updates from Al Jazeera on the conflict’s developments.
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