*) Israel kills at least 10 Palestinians in Gaza strikes

Israeli air strikes in Gaza have killed at least 10 people and injured others, according to medical sources.

A strike on a house in Gaza City's Zeitoun neighbourhood left five dead and 20 wounded, with fears the death toll could rise as rescue teams work to free those trapped under rubble.

In a separate incident, five journalists were killed when their vehicle was struck near al-Awda Hospital in Nuseirat, central Gaza, health authorities said.


*) Israel's new conditions delay Gaza ceasefire agreement: Hamas

Hamas announced Israel has introduced new conditions delaying progress toward a Gaza ceasefire deal.

The Palestinian resistance group cited issues related to withdrawal, ceasefire terms, prisoner exchanges, and the return of displaced people as obstacles to reaching an agreement.

Despite the setbacks, Hamas stated that negotiations, mediated by Qatar and Egypt, remain serious and that the group is showing flexibility to move the process forward.


*) Dozens dead, hundreds escaped in Maputo prison riot: Mozambique police

A prison riot in Mozambique's capital, Maputo, has left 33 people dead and 15 injured, according to Police General Commander Bernardino Rafael.

The incident led to the escape of 1,534 inmates, though 150 have since been recaptured.

The riot occurred amid growing unrest following Monday's Constitutional Court ruling confirming Daniel Chapo of the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (Frelimo) as the winner of the disputed October 9 elections.

*) 'Provocations' by ousted regime led to protests in Syria – officials

Protests in Syria erupted after claims of damage to a religious shrine in Aleppo, but the interim government attributed the unrest to "provocations" by elements of the deposed Bashar al Assad regime.

Videos on social media circulated alleging harm to the shrine of religious figure Abu Abdullah Hasibi. However, the Interior Ministry stated the footage was "old" and circulated by "unknown groups from the period when Aleppo was liberated."

The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding religious sites, accusing those behind the videos of attempting to "sow discord" during a sensitive period for the country.

*) Erdogan extends Christmas greetings, emphasises Türkiye’s inclusive values

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan extended warm Christmas wishes to Christians, expressing hopes for peace, happiness, and well-being.

"On the occasion of Christmas, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our citizens who follow the Christian faith," Erdogan said.

He also underscored Türkiye’s long-standing tradition of inclusivity, affirming that no distinctions are made based on origin, race, language, religion, or sect.