Daily brief
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed dozens, according to Palestinian civil defense services, bringing the reported total death toll in the territory since the start of the war to over 72,000. The Israeli military stated it targeted a person involved in the October 7 attacks and others near a 'Yellow Line.' The strikes occurred days before a planned 'Board of Peace' meeting reportedly involving U.S. President Donald Trump.
The IDF stated that Hamas used a Gaza hospital as a headquarters, following the withdrawal of staff by Doctors Without Borders.
Israeli police arrested 23 people during riots in the Haredi city of Bnei Brak, sparked by a visit from two IDF soldiers.
A CBS News report states that President Donald Trump told Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in December he would support Israeli strikes on Iran's missile program.
Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that any nuclear deal with Iran must strip away its nuclear capabilities.