The Latest Breaking News from Gaza

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Failure of groups including MSF and ActionAid to hand over staff details means they will not be able to operate in Gaza, say Israeli officials

Several UN ambassadors criticised Israel during an emergency Security Council meeting on Monday, condemning its unilateral recognition of Somaliland as a violation of sovereignty and international law. The United States was the only member state to defend Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway region.

President’s impromptu news conference in company of Benjamin Netanyahu touched on Gaza, the possibility of further strikes on Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s tensions with Syria

In today’s newsletter: Covering everything from Donald Trump to AI, and Gaza to Ukraine, award-winning cartoonist and illustrator Ben Jennings shares his favourite caricatures of 2025, and we share ours too.

US president hosted Israeli prime minister to discuss stalled Gaza peace plan, Iran and an award for Trump

NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump’s peacemaking agenda — and specifically his ability to reach meaningful, lasting agreements — is being put to the test, writes John Bowden

Trump said he expected the reconstruction of Gaza to begin "pretty soon" but gave no further details about a timeline or who would be responsible for the construction.

According to the Israeli president's office, Trump invented a conversation between them.