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December 18, 2025

Israeli Army Shells Gaza Residential Area in Latest Violation of U.S.-Brokered Ceasefire
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In Gaza, Israel's military is continuing to violate the U.S.-brokered
ceasefire agreement. On Wednesday, Israeli troops fired a mortar shell
over the "yellow line" dividing the Palestinian territory, wounding at
least 10 people. Separately, Gaza health officials confirmed the death
of 1-month-old Saeed Asaad Abdeen due to extreme cold, raising the
number of recent weather-related deaths to 13, as Palestinians are
forced to decide between sheltering in bombed-out buildings or makeshift
tents.


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