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Article thumbnail: KHAN YUNIS, GAZA - DECEMBER 24: People, including children, are seen amid damaged structures after Israeli attacks in Khan Yunis, Gaza on December 24, 2023. (Photo by Ahmed Zaqout/Anadolu via Getty Images)
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Israel paying 'heavy price' for war, says Netanyahu amid bloody Gaza battles

Joe Biden confirmed he did not request a ceasefire during a private call with Israel's Netanyahu on Saturday 

Donald Macintyre

No light this Christmas for the Christian minority of Palestinians

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UN passes watered-down resolution to pave way for truce in Gaza but US abstains

Article thumbnail: TOPSHOT - A picture taken from southern Israel bordering the Gaza Strip on December 22, 2023, shows smoke billowing following Israeli bombardment in the Palestinian territory amid ongoing battles with the Hamas militant group. (Photo by Jack GUEZ / AFP) (Photo by JACK GUEZ/AFP via Getty Images)
Michael Coren

Don't believe in God? A religious Christmas is still life-affirming

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Gaza's only animal rescue service saves cats and dogs from bombs and starvation

Article thumbnail: A Wessex flies above a Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) off the coast of Eastern Beach as they participate in a military exercise in Gibraltar on December 9, 2014. HMS BULWARK and RFA LYME BAY conducted an Amphibious Training Exercise Sea Snake around Eastern Beach, starting on December 8 evening until December 10. AFP PHOTO/ MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: A Wessex flies above a Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) off the coast of Eastern Beach as they participate in a military exercise in Gibraltar on December 9, 2014. HMS BULWARK and RFA LYME BAY conducted an Amphibious Training Exercise Sea Snake around Eastern Beach, starting on December 8 evening until December 10. AFP PHOTO/ MARCOS MORENO (Photo credit should read MARCOS MORENO/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: Israeli estate agents Harey Zahav caused a social media storm when it uploaded an advertisement for settlements in Gaza (Photo: Harey Zahav/Facebook)
Article thumbnail: Israeli estate agents Harey Zahav caused a social media storm when it uploaded an advertisement for settlements in Gaza (Photo: Harey Zahav/Facebook)
Article thumbnail: Singer Noa Kirel performs on behalf of Israel during the final of the Eurovision Song contest 2023 on May 13, 2023 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, northern England. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: Singer Noa Kirel performs on behalf of Israel during the final of the Eurovision Song contest 2023 on May 13, 2023 at the M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, northern England. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: This handout picture provided by the Iranian foreign ministry on December 20, 2023, shows Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh speaking to journalists as he welcomes the Iranian foreign minister (not in the picture), in Doha. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP) / XGTY / XGTY / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS === (Photo by -/Iranian Foreign Ministry/AFP via Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: This handout picture provided by the Iranian foreign ministry on December 20, 2023, shows Qatar-based Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh speaking to journalists as he welcomes the Iranian foreign minister (not in the picture), in Doha. (Photo by Iranian Foreign Ministry / AFP) / XGTY / XGTY / === RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / HO / IRANIAN FOREIGN MINISTRY" - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS === (Photo by -/Iranian Foreign Ministry/AFP via Getty Images)