1️⃣ Israel-Gaza Targeted Strike Escalates Tensions On December 21, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported a targeted strike in Gaza killing Raed Saed, a senior Hamas commander. The IDF stated that Saed was involved in planning attacks against Israeli civilians. Gaza health authorities reported civilian casualties, including women and children, prompting international condemnation. Hamas denounced the strike as a violation of the fragile ceasefire. (Reuters, Al Jazeera) Why it matters: The strike risks reigniting hostilities in Gaza at a critical time for humanitarian aid deliveries and ongoing diplomatic negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the UN. 2️⃣ Ukraine: Russian Strikes Cause Widespread Blackouts Ukraine reported that a massive Russian aerial and missile attack hit Odesa and neighboring southern regions, targeting energy infrastructure. Over a million households experienced power outages. Ukrainian authorities described the attacks as one of the most destructive o...
1️⃣ Israel-Gaza Targeted Strike Escalates Tensions On December 21, 2025, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported a targeted strike in Gaza killing Raed Saed, a senior Hamas commander. The IDF stated that Saed was involved in planning attacks against Israeli civilians. Gaza health authorities reported civilian casualties, including women and children, prompting international condemnation. Hamas denounced the strike as a violation of the fragile ceasefire. (Reuters, Al Jazeera) Why it matters: The strike risks reigniting hostilities in Gaza at a critical time for humanitarian aid deliveries and ongoing diplomatic negotiations mediated by Egypt, Qatar, and the UN. 2️⃣ Ukraine: Russian Strikes Cause Widespread Blackouts Ukraine reported that a massive Russian aerial and missile attack hit Odesa and neighboring southern regions, targeting energy infrastructure. Over a million households experienced power outages. Ukrainian authorities described the attacks as one of the most destructive o...