Coverage dated December 19, 2023 to December 26, 2023

December 26, 2023 Israel-Hamas war

Headline from CNN, on the newest of 4 developments

Israel's war in Gaza "will be a long fight" and is far from ending, the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, after he returned from a trip to the enclave. Follow the latest news here.

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4 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Israel uncovers major Hamas command center in Gaza City as cease-fire talks gain momentum

    Headline from Courthouse News Service ·

  2. Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza; U.N. calls for pause in fighting

    Headline from NBC News ·

  3. US Official: Israel's War on Hamas Elevates Threats Outside of Conflict Zone

    Headline from Voice of America ·

  4. Newest

    December 26, 2023 Israel-Hamas war

    Headline from CNN ·

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Reports & sources

27 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Israel-Gaza war live: Hamas chief arrives in Egypt amid reports of ceasefire talks (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Ismail Haniyeh set to lead ‘high-level’ delegation from militant group as Israel says it is willing to agree to another truce in exchange for more hostages

  2. CBS News

    Israel-Hamas war rages, death toll soars in Gaza, but there's at least hope for new cease-fire talks (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza rages, with the death toll reportedly nearing 20,000, amid hopes for new cease-fire negotiations.

  3. NPR

    The latest on the Israel-Hamas war (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The death toll in Gaza is nearing 20,000 people, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, and Israel is coming under intense international pressure — even from its allies — to limit civilian casualties.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Israel’s war on Gaza: List of key events, day 75 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    A UNSC ceasefire vote is delayed again as the UN warns of more deaths due to water shortages – here are major updates.

  5. CNN

    Live updates: Israel-Hamas war, hostage negotiations, Gaza humanitarian crisis (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The UN Security Council will vote Wednesday on a Gaza resolution, according to sources. Meanwhile, Israel has proposed a weeklong pause in fighting to Hamas in exchange for the release of about 40 hostages, according to a CNN analyst. Follow live updates.

  6. Local News 8

    One month on, what we know about the Israel-Hamas war (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    By Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN (CNN) — Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas are fighting a war that has killed thousands and resulted in a devastating humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The Israeli military began an offensive on the Palestinian enclave after Hamas militants launched a brutal assault on…

  7. Deutsche Welle

    Israel-Hamas war: Tentative hopes for truce, hostage deal – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    While Egypt is seeking to mediate another truce, tangible differences remain between both sides. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council is scheduled to vote on a delayed resolution to halt the fighting. DW has the latest.

  8. NPR

    The latest on the war between Israel and Hamas (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The war in Gaza continues, but negotiations appear to be taking place between Israel and Hamas for another ceasefire.

  9. NBC News

    Israel-Hamas war live updates: Cease-fire and hostage talks appear stalled (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Follow NBC News for the latest live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as talks about getting aid into Gaza and a cease-fire go on at the U.N.

  10. NBC News

    Israel-Hamas war live updates: An estimated 20,000 people are dead in Gaza, Hamas says; cease-fire talks go on at U.N. (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Follow NBC News for the latest live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as talks about getting aid into Gaza and a cease-fire go on at the U.N.

  11. Courthouse News Service

    Israel uncovers major Hamas command center in Gaza City as cease-fire talks gain momentum (opens Courthouse News Service)

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    Courthouse News Service's feed description

    Hamas militants have put up stiff resistance lately against Israeli ground troops, and its forces appear to remain largely intact in southern Gaza.

  12. NBC News

    Israel-Hamas war live updates: Israel intensifies strikes on Gaza; U.N. calls for pause in fighting (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Follow NBC News for the latest live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as Israeli assault contiunes across Gaza despite a U.N. Security Council vote to pause fighting to allow for more humanitarian aid

  13. The Guardian

    Israel-Gaza war live: UN chief says Israeli offensive creating ‘obstacles’ to aid distribution as strikes reported across Gaza (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    António Guterres’s comments come as artillery bombardments, airstrikes and fighting reported across territory late into Friday

  14. Voice of America

    US Official: Israel's War on Hamas Elevates Threats Outside of Conflict Zone (opens Voice of America)

    Published

    Voice of America's feed description

    Israel continues its military operations against Hamas and its allies ahead of one of Christianity’s major holidays. But in the United States, officials warn of heightened threats due to the conflict in Gaza. VOA’s Arash Arabasadi has the story.

  15. The Guardian

    Israel-Gaza war live: Israeli army says forces are close to having operational control in north Gaza (opens The Guardian)

    Published

    The Guardian's feed description

    Israeli military spokesperson says forces will now ‘focus efforts in southern Gaza’ after weeks of fighting around Gaza City

  16. NBC News

    Israel-Hamas war live updates: Biden calls for civilian protection but 'did not ask for a cease-fire' (opens NBC News)

    Published

    NBC News's feed description

    Follow NBC News for the latest live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as Israeli assault contiunes across Gaza and Biden reiterates the need to protect civilians

  17. Forbes

    Israel-Hamas War: Week Twelve (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Dispatches from Israel provided by Forbes Israel.

  18. Deutsche Welle

    Israel-Hamas war: Hamas rejects any temporary cease-fire – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The militant Islamist group Hamas has reiterated that it will not negotiate without a complete end to fighting with Israel. Both sides reacted coolly to an Egyptian plan to halt the conflict. DW has the latest.

  19. New York Post

    Israel is ‘close’ to dismantling Hamas in northern Gaza but war will last ‘many months,’ chief warns (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi spoke about the situation on the ground after touring northern Gaza.

  20. Al Jazeera

    Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 81 (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Netanyahu says the war is not over and Israeli forces arrest a Palestinian politician – here are the key updates.

  21. NBC News

    Israel-Hamas war live updates: War in Gaza will go on for 'many months,' military chief says (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Follow NBC News for the latest live updates on the Israel-Hamas war as the Chief of General Staff Herzi Halevi warned the Gaza will go on for many months.

  22. CNN

    December 26, 2023 Israel-Hamas war (opens CNN)

    Published

    CNN's feed description

    Israel's war in Gaza "will be a long fight" and is far from ending, the country's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday, after he returned from a trip to the enclave. Follow the latest news here.

  23. Deutsche Welle

    Israel-Hamas war: IDF chief warns of prolonged war – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

    Published

    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    The Israeli army chief says the war in Gaza will go on for "many more months." The UN makes a new aid appointment. Follow DW for the latest.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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