U.S. Airstrike in Iraq, Israel’s Requirements for Peace, & More | 12.27.23
Dec 27, 2023
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Topics discussed include the US airstrike in Iraq, Israel's ceasefire requirements, and other top news like the UN Security Council's resolution on Gaza aid, Navalny's return, and holiday spending.
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The U.S. conducted an airstrike in Iraq to retaliate against the Hezbollah Brigades' drone attack, targeting their launch sites.
Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasized three conditions for peace, namely the destruction of Hamas, demilitarization of Gaza, and de-radicalization of Palestinians.
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Retaliatory Air Strike in Iraq and Ukraine-Russia Conflict
In Iraq, three U.S. service members were injured in a drone attack by the Hezbollah Brigades, an Iran-aligned terrorist group. President Biden ordered a retaliatory air strike that targeted three drone launch sites. Meanwhile, in Russia, Ukrainian cruise missiles damaged a Russian warship in Crimea, leading to one casualty and the decommissioning of the ship.
UN Security Council Resolution and Israel's Requirements for Peace
Despite international calls for a ceasefire, the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for aid for Gaza but did not call for a ceasefire. The resolution demanded urgent steps for a sustainable cessation of hostilities, which humanitarian groups considered inadequate. Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu outlined three requirements for peace: Hamas destroyed, Gaza demilitarized, and Palestinians de-radicalized.
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U.S. Airstrike in Iraq, Israel's Requirements for Peace, and More
Today, we’re talking about the United States’ retaliatory airstrike in Iraq, Israel’s requirements for a ceasefire, and other top news for Wednesday, December 27th. Stay informed while remaining focused on Christ with The Pour Over Today.