"Israeli Airstrikes Intensify in Gaza Amidst Escalating Conflict and Calls for Peace in the New Year"

Israeli airstrikes in central Gaza have killed at least 35 people, escalating the nearly three-month war with Hamas. The conflict has resulted in over 21,800 Palestinian deaths and the displacement of 85% of Gaza's population. The U.S. military engaged Iran-backed Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, and Israeli officials have suggested encouraging Gaza's population to emigrate. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu insists on continuing the war for "many more months," despite international calls for a ceasefire and internal protests against his leadership. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza is intensifying, with a quarter of its residents facing starvation.