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A Board of Peace official stated that implementing the Gaza roadmap will be a long and difficult process. The official cited Trump’s plan as offering Palestinians a future without Hamas rule and ensuring Israeli security, noting Hamas has not accepted proposals for a technocratic government or weapon disarmament.

AJK Information Secretary Muhammad Rashid Hanif reported that seven law enforcement personnel, including police and Rangers, were martyred during recent unrest linked to protests by the proscribed Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC). Clashes in Rawalakot and Mirpur resulted in casualties, while elections in the region faced rigging allegations. Hanif accused JAAC of harboring armed elements and spreading misinformation, rejecting claims of unprovoked violence by security forces.

The Gaza death toll has risen to at least 18 due to ongoing Israeli attacks. Four Palestinians were killed in an Israeli air attack on a car in the Saraya area of central Gaza City, according to Al Jazeera.

Naftali Bennett, a former Israeli prime minister, pledged to declare Qatar an 'enemy' if elected, accusing it of funding Nukhba terrorists and operating Al Jazeera, which he claims harms Israel. He also alleged Qatar influences American universities and accesses Israel's prime minister's office to undermine security.

Bennett claims Qatar is a more dangerous enemy to Israel than Iran, citing its funding of Hamas and Al Jazeera, and alleged influence in Netanyahu's office. He vows to declare Doha an enemy state and states his 'life's mission' is to replace the government.

Spain reports that nearly all 60,000 migrants who entered its North African enclave of Ceuta have departed. Al Jazeera is covering the situation as migrants leave the area.

Palestinian children, including a 16-year-old from Tubas and another from Wadi Fukin near Bethlehem, were detained during Israeli military raids in the occupied West Bank. Several adults were also detained earlier in the day, according to local sources and reports.

An Israeli authority demolished a Palestinian home built 40 years before Israel's creation during the Ottoman period. The homeowner discovered the destruction upon returning from work, and Palestinians allege it is part of a campaign to erase Palestinian heritage.

An Israeli drone strike in Gaza City's Sabra neighbourhood killed at least one Palestinian, according to Al Jazeera citing emergency services. A separate air strike on Salah al-Din Street in central Gaza also killed one Palestinian, as confirmed by medics at al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

Qatar's foreign minister welcomed Hamas's acceptance of a draft peace deal, expressing hope it will end Palestinian suffering and urging the international community to pressure Israel to comply with the agreement. The Qatari official emphasized the need for global support to achieve security and stability for Palestinians.

Israeli drone strikes in Gaza injured several Palestinians, including a woman and a child, with one reported death in central Gaza. The attacks occurred in Deir el-Balah and near the Intelligence headquarters in Gaza City.

An Israeli air strike in central Gaza killed one Palestinian, according to Al Jazeera, which cited medical sources at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.

Hamas has stated it will not disarm in Gaza until Israeli forces withdraw, according to a senior official who spoke to Al Jazeera. The group emphasized that a Palestinian national committee, not Israel, will oversee the disarmament process, while accusing Israel of violating a ceasefire agreement through sustained bombing campaigns.

Hamas official Ghazi Hamad stated the group will remain an integral part of the Palestinian national fabric, noting their disarmament agreement was made under difficult circumstances and that they will continue their national responsibilities.

A Hamas official stated that the group made concessions for the Palestinian people to protect them from Israeli hostile measures and criminal plans. The official, Ghazi Hamad, emphasized this during an interview with Al Jazeera.

Two people have been wounded in an Israeli drone strike targeting a group of people near Khadija mosque in northern Gaza City, as reported by Al Jazeera. The attack occurred in a specific location within northern Gaza City.

Hamas stated it will not disarm in Gaza before Israeli forces withdraw, with a senior official specifying that Israel will have no role in the disarmament process. The group emphasized that a Palestinian national committee will oversee weapon management, while Israel's government has not commented but previously indicated no plans to leave Gaza.

An Israeli drone attack occurred in northern Gaza City, near the Khadija Mosque in the Karama area, as reported by Al Jazeera.

An agreement for Hamas and armed groups in Gaza to disarm was reached, with Hamas officials demanding Israel's withdrawal before proceeding. The Iranian army attacked US centers in Kuwait using drones, while the Israeli army obstructed Lebanese military deployment in southern Lebanon and conducted attacks in nearby towns.

Israeli road closures have blocked all main entrances to the occupied West Bank village of Sinjil. Al Jazeera visited the village to report on the situation.

A senior Hamas official stated that Israel must withdraw from Gaza before the movement considers disarmament. Ghazi Hamad emphasized that the process would be managed by a Palestinian national committee, with no role for Israeli forces.

Trump stated Hamas should disarm and Israel should gradually leave Gaza. A Hamas member told Al Jazeera that implementation of any deal would depend on Israel fulfilling its obligations.

Egypt has secured energy alternatives following a drone attack that damaged a gas vessel at Damietta port. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly stated no group has claimed responsibility, and investigations are ongoing.

Israeli air attacks killed six Palestinians and wounded 25 in the Gaza Strip overnight, according to medical sources cited by Al Jazeera. The casualties add to the ongoing toll from Israel’s bombardment of the territory.

Amnesty International reported that India shipped 2,596 consignments of arms, ammunition, and military components to Israel between October 2023 and November 2025, including parts for drones and artillery shells. The report claims these shipments likely underestimated India's contribution to Israel's military supply chain during the Gaza conflict.

Iranian sources confirmed that a joint US-Saudi attack killed several Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) members. Al Jazeera reported the confirmation, citing the attack as the cause of the casualties.

An explosion occurred at Damietta port in Egypt after a drone hit a US-owned gas storage tanker. Local authorities responded promptly, and the involved vessels have been safely relocated outside the port area, according to port services firm Inchcape.

Explosions were reported at the headquarters of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) in Basra, Iraq, according to Al Jazeera. The source of the blast and casualty details remain unspecified. The PMF is a government umbrella organization overseeing paramilitary groups, some of which are aligned with Iran.

Israeli forces demolished 11 Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank over 24 hours, while settlers attacked three Palestinians and blocked ambulance access. Israeli authorities also seized land in Arraba and Qabatiya for military purposes and established new mobile homes near a checkpoint in Tubas as part of settlement plans.

At least 22 Palestinians were wounded in Israeli attacks on Gaza, including a school, a house in Gaza City, and a market in Nuseirat refugee camp. The Palestine Red Crescent Society and al-Awda Hospital reported injuries from gunfire and drone strikes, according to Al Jazeera.

US attacks in southern Iran reportedly killed 60 people and injured 670 others over 10-12 days. Iranian military warns the US against targeting its vessels, while Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with US President Trump to discuss Iran and peace deals. Drone strikes in northern Iraq and planned Israeli-Lebanese talks in Rome highlight regional tensions.

Iran’s health minister reported that 60 people were killed and 670 injured in recent US attacks in southern Iran over the past 10 to 12 days, according to Al Jazeera citing Iranian news agency reports.

An Israeli attack targeted Palestinian civilians sheltering at a UNRWA school in Deir el-Balah, Gaza, injuring several, including a wheelchair user. Over the past 24 hours, Israeli strikes in Gaza killed two people and wounded 12 others. At least 1,203 people have been killed and 3,900 injured since a ceasefire in October.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that a security deal with Israel would not compromise Syria’s claim to the Golan Heights. He emphasized Syria’s pursuit of a comprehensive peace agreement with Israel, involving multiple countries, while addressing border security concerns and ruling out military intervention in Lebanon.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated in an Al Jazeera interview that Syria seeks a security agreement with Israel involving multiple countries. He emphasized the deal could lead to comprehensive peace without compromising Syria's claim to the Golan Heights.

Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and UAE National Security Adviser Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al Nahyan discussed bilateral relations and regional developments. They focused on diplomatic efforts to ease tensions, including implementing the US-Iran memorandum of understanding, ensuring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, and promoting regional peace and stability.

Syrian leader Sharaa states that ongoing talks with Israel could lead to a comprehensive peace deal. He also rejects U.S. President Trump's request for Syria to send troops to address Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa stated that Damascus is seeking a security deal with Israel. He also warned of potential chaos in Lebanon.

Israeli forces are raiding Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank for potential demolition following a clash that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. Settlers burned two mosques in Kafr Qaddum and Qusra, while attacks on Palestinian vehicles and machinery were reported in multiple areas.

Israeli settlers set fire to Al-Rahma Mosque in Qusra town, West Bank, according to Al Jazeera and the Palestinian Information Centre. The arson occurred amid a campaign by Israeli forces following the killing of four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers in a related incident.