Al Jazeera News Updates US launches attacks on ISIL in Syria, Bolivia transportation worker strike
Dec 20, 2025
Get the latest on U.S. military actions as strikes target over 70 ISIL sites in Syria. Meanwhile, Putin touts rapid advances of Russian troops in Ukraine. Tragic news emerges from Gaza City where Israeli airstrikes hit a school, killing many. In political news, the U.S. condemns Maduro's regime as illegitimate amidst allegations of drug trafficking. Bolivia sees major disruptions as transport workers strike over steep fuel price hikes, affecting daily life in major cities.
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US Retaliatory Strikes Escalate In Syria
- The U.S. struck over 70 ISIL targets in Syria, coordinating with Jordanian forces and citing retaliation for an attack that killed two U.S. soldiers and an interpreter.
- This signals intensified U.S. military engagement in Syria tied directly to protecting personnel and punishing ISIL attacks.
Putin Frames Military Gains As Leverage
- Vladimir Putin claimed rapid battlefield advances in Ukraine and warned Kiev to accept Russia's peace conditions or face further losses.
- The statement frames Russian objectives as conditional on Ukrainian acquiescence, raising stakes for negotiations.
Attacks On Shelters Deepen Gaza Crisis
- Israeli strikes hit a Gaza City school used as a shelter, killing displaced Palestinians and reportedly striking during a wedding near a hospital.
- The incidents, plus breaches of the Yellow Line, complicate ceasefire efforts and increase humanitarian concerns.