The Latest Breaking News from Jake Sullivan

Israel says it will open new aid crossing into Gaza Strip

Announcement follows pressure from allies in US to alleviate humanitarian crisis in besieged territory

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2023

Israel continues Gaza onslaught despite US envoy’s ‘new phase of war’

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan to meet Palestine’s Mahmud Abbas after talks with Israeli officials.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

Up First briefing: Gaza's post-war future; insect-borne disease

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is in Jerusalem to discuss the future of Gaza with Palestinian and Israeli leaders. Scientists warn of the spread of tropical, insect-borne disease.

WEKU · Dec 15, 2023

Israel warns Gaza war could last 'several months' despite US pressure to wind it down

Defiant stand comes as Jewish and other protesters block US cities demanding a ceasefire now

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 70

Raids continue on Jenin and Kamal Adwan Hospital amid mass protests for ceasefire – here are the major updates.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2023

Israeli army recovers body of French-Israeli hostage in Gaza

The Israeli army said Friday it had recovered and returned to Israel the body of French-Israeli hostage Elya Toledano, who was kidnapped and taken to Gaza by militants during Hamas's 7 October attacks.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2023

Israel Presses Gaza Offensive In War It Says Will Last 'Months'

According to the Hamas-run health ministry in Gaza, the war has killed more than 18,700 people, mostly women and children.

Latin Times · Dec 15, 2023

Lufthansa to resume flights to Tel Aviv in January – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2023

Israel army says troops killed three hostages after mistaking them for 'threat'

The Israeli army said its troops shot and killed three hostages on Friday after "mistakenly" identifying them as a threat. Read our blog to see how the day's events unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+1).

France 24 · Dec 15, 2023

Israel Battles Hamas In War It Says Will Last 'Months'

Israel pressed its offensive in the Gaza Strip on Friday after telling key backer the United States that the war to crush Hamas will last "more than several months".

International Business Times · Dec 15, 2023