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An air strike on the southern Gazan city of Rafah reportedly leaves at least 20 dead and dozens more injured. Locals have been digging through the rubble in search of survivors coming. Nearly a thousand Israelis rally for the safe return of hostages from Gaza as others call for an immediate ceasefire. One of the protesters says the country's authorities are forcibly cracking down on demonstrations of support for Palestinians. President of Venezuela as he orders defensive drills to be held, in response to a UK warship being deployed to South American waters amid a regional, territorial dispute. US food corporation Del Monte is embroiled in scandal after several people are suspected to have been killed at a plantation the group owns in Kenya. Police have opened an investigation.

Disturbing images from southern Gaza, where Israeli air strikes kill at least 20 people and wound many more. The Turkish President compares Israeli killing of civilians with the actions of Nazi leadership. Adding that Western partners are complicit in the horrors unfolding in Gaza. An 18-year-old Israeli is jailed for refusing to join the IDF, claiming violence is not the answer. His friend says that anyone who rejects taking up arms for Israel is accused of treachery. And, the funeral of an Iranian Islamic revolutionary guard corps commander killed in an Israeli airstrike is underway. We report live from Tehran later in the program.

Moscow says the much-hyped Ukrainian counteroffensive has been a complete failure as the Russian military takes the key city of Maryinka in the Donetsk Republic. A reporter for RT finds an 11-year-old girl's diary under the rubble after she was killed in an Israeli air strike on a refugee camp in Gaza. With relatives of the hostages still held by Hamas losing patience, the Israeli prime minister vows to continue the war until the end. And, a series of attacks over the weekend in central Nigeria claims the lives of 113 people and leaves hundreds more wounded.

The death toll from an Israeli air strike on a refugee camp in Central Gaza rises to at least 106, with relatives of the hostages still held by Hamas losing patience, the Israeli prime minister vows to continue the war until the end. No mincing her words: a member of the European Parliament slams the EU President for aiding and abetting Israel in its war on Gaza. That, as the casualties mount daily, now surpassing over 20 thousand. Russian forces take control of the key city of Maryinka located in the Donetsk republic. We report from the remains of the battleground.

Russia's ambassador to Serbia says President Alexander Vucic has proof that the overnight protests in Belgrade were orchestrated by the West as officials draw comparisons with the 2014 Maidan coup in Ukraine. Authorities say at least 70 people are killed in an Israeli air strike on a refugee camp in central Gaza. The Palestinian Red Crescent society says the destruction inflicted on the region is unprecedented. A local pastor in Bethlehem condemns Western powers for allowing Israel to commit atrocities in Gaza without consequences.

At least 70 people are killed in a single Israeli air strike on the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza according to local authorities. We hear from a survivor of the attack. Northern Gaza is shattered and destroyed as the IDF withdraws from the Beit Lahia refugee camp near the Israeli border, leaving a wasteland behind. Palestinians formerly detained by Israeli security forces in Gaza recall their experience behind bars, claiming they endured torture at the hands of the IDF.

As Israeli strikes leave a trail of destruction in Gaza. Two hundred people are reported killed across the enclave on Saturday, including a UN aid worker and his family. As the Palestinian death toll tops 20 thousand, we report from the West Bank where Christmas is cancelled, with calls to end the bloodshed in its place. in a chilling report by human rights watchdog Euro-med, IDF soldiers stand accused of carrying out a field-style execution of Palestinian men, with eyewitness testimony backing up the claim.

As Israeli strikes leave a trail of destruction in Gaza, two hundred people are reported killed across the enclave on Saturday, including a UN aid worker and his family. As the Palestinian death toll tops twenty thousand, we report from the West Bank where Christmas is cancelled, with calls to end the bloodshed in its place. In a chilling report by human rights watchdog Euro-med, IDF soldiers stand accused of carrying out a field-style execution with testimony from eye-witnesses of the alleged massacre.

The UN head sounds the alarm over a hunger disaster in the embattled Palestinian enclave, while accusing Israel of obstructing the distribution of humanitarian aid. A Red Cross and Crescent official tells RT that Gazans are facing an epidemic of highly infectious diseases without access to life-saving treatments. Russia slams the US rejection of a ceasefire for Gaza, as the UN Security Council passes a heavily watered-down resolution, to at least boost aid deliveries to civilians.

The United Nations' head sounds the alarm over a hunger disaster in the embattled Palestinian enclave, while accusing Israel of obstructing the distribution of humanitarian supplies. Russia slams the US rejection of a ceasefire for Gaza, as the UN Security Council passes a heavily watered-down resolution, to at least boost aid deliveries to civilians. Thousands rally across the world in solidarity with the Palestinians - as global outrage grows over Israel's relentless assault.

As the death toll in Gaza surpasses 20 thousand, Israeli forces say they plan to expand their ground offensive with a new push into central Gaza. A Geneva-based NGO says it has testimony that dozens of elderly people were executed by the IDF for refusing to leave their homes. An Israeli real estate company ignites outrage by saying it plans to build new homes in war-torn Gaza. An RT correspondent speaks with the firm's owner, who says Israeli should annex the region.

More casualties in the northern Gazan city of Jabalia as the Palestinian Red Crescent accuses Israel of also raiding an ambulance center there. The UN says the entire, 2.3 million population of Gaza, faces a hunger crisis. We hear from a Palestinian mother - one of many - who's struggling to feed her infant. 'Surrender or die' is the message to Hamas from Israel's Prime Minister, after ceasefire talks collapse, and the IDF steps-up its ground invasion of Gaza.

In Southern Gaza at least twelve people are killed as an Israeli strike hits near a hospital in Rafah. Rescue and relief efforts are hindered by communications outages. The enclave's south Israel expands its evacuation order for Khan Yunis neighborhoods. It comes as the Red Crescent organization accuses the IDF of targeting hospitals - with 55 people reportedly killed in the city on Wednesday. France jails a former Rwandan doctor for almost a quarter of a century over his role in the 1994 genocide. It follows years of accusations by the East African nation that Paris itself helped enable the Hutu killing of a reported 1 million Tutsis.

A so-called 'New Guantanamo' as a European human rights group calls for an international probe into the alleged torture and execution of Palestinian detainees at an Israeli army camp. We hear from some of those recently released. An Israeli air strike razes-to-the-ground a residential area in southern Gaza. Locals have been sharing their distressing accounts of the aftermath. The US State Department says it's scraping the barrel for cash-strapped Ukraine, as Kiev demands more money to keep its war effort going amid a dwindling stream of aid from the West. Donald Trump accuses President Biden of being a threat to democracy. The remarks come after the Republican frontrunner is banned from contesting next year's US election in the state of Colorado by a local court.

Russia's President Putin says the country cannot compromise its sovereignty amid Western attempts to sow discord. That's the message during a rally of the country's ruling party. Three Israeli strikes reportedly hit the southern Gaza city of Rafah in the early hours Sunday, killing two and wounding several others. French lawmakers condemn Israel over the killing of a French government worker, who was in a private residence during an IDF attack on Gaza. The Israeli military admits it mistakenly killed three captives in Gaza who were waving white flags. The defense minister says that, he's willing to accept it to achieve the goal of eliminating Hamas. The killing of the hostages has sparked public outrage.

A so-called 'New Guantanamo' as a European human rights group calls for an international probe into the alleged torture and execution of Palestinian detainees at an Israeli army camp. We hear from some of those recently released. An Israeli air strike razes-to-the-ground a residential area in southern Gaza. Locals have been sharing their distressing accounts of the aftermath. The US State Department says it's scraping the barrel for cash-strapped Ukraine, as Kiev demands more money to keep its war effort going amid a dwindling stream of aid from the West. Donald Trump accuses President Biden of being a threat to democracy. The remarks come after the Republican frontrunner is banned from contesting next year's US election in the state of Colorado by a local court.

The Russian president accuses the West of containing Moscow through its hybrid war in Ukraine pledging Russia will achieve the goals of its military operation. Raids on the Jabalia refugee camp see at least 13 people killed in bombings. This brings the death toll of the past two days there to 120, according to local health officials. Survivors are struggling with their grief. Testimonies gathered by Human rights monitor, Euro-med, confirm Palestinian civilians were subject to torture while in IDF detention. Media outlets share their own evidence.

Several civilians are reportedly killed by Israel's latest strikes on the southern-most Gazan city of Rafah with the Palestinian death toll reportedly edging towards twenty thousand. Bombing raids on the Jabalia refugee camp see at least 110 people killed over the past two days, according to local health officials. Survivors are grief-stricken. Israel's defense chief hails Washington's unwavering support for the war, as he hosts his American counterpart for talks on the continuing onslaught of Gaza. As Israelis campaign for the return of the remaining hostages held by Hamas - some fear it might not happen, pointing out that several abductees were seized by the militants years before October 7th - with Israel still unable to free them.

IDF strikes hit a maternity ward in southern Gaza, killing one child and wounding several others, as the death toll in the region is approaching 19-thousand. We hear from witnesses. Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of using starvation as a weapon of war against the people of Gaza. Saudi academic Mansour Almarzoqi believes Israel is deliberately blocking humanitarian aid supplies to the embattled enclave. An Israeli senior official says the IDF should destroy the entire Gaza Strip, to completely remove all residents and make it look like the former Nazi death camp Auschwitz. Egypt's incumbent president, el-Sisi, wins re-election, with authorities saying he received almost 90 percent of the vote.

IDF strikes hit a UN shelter and a maternity ward in southern Gaza, killing at least six civilians including a child. We hear from a witness. In the north of the enclave, Israeli air strikes are reported to have killed nearly 90 Palestinians in a residential area. Paris lawmakers slam Israel, calling IDF strikes 'murderous madness' as a French government worker is killed in a private residence in Gaza. Not only is Jewish community suffering from Hamas, but Bedouin Muslims as well. They await the release of several members still held Hostage by the militant group.

Russia's President Putin says the country cannot compromise its sovereignty amid Western attempts to sow discord. That's the message during a rally of the country's ruling party. Three Israeli strikes reportedly hit the southern Gaza city of Rafah in the early hours Sunday, killing two and wounding several others. French lawmakers condemn Israel over the killing of a French government worker, who was in a private residence during an IDF attack on Gaza. And, the Israeli military admits it mistakenly killed three captives in Gaza who were waving white flags. The killing of the hostages has sparked public outrage.

Israeli media reports the IDF has admitted the hostages it said its soldiers shot by mistake in Gaza were actually waving a makeshift white flag. Meanwhile, families of hostages held by Hamas express outrage on the streets of Tel Aviv. RT reports from the Jenin refugee camp in the West Bank where twelve people were killed in a deadly IDF raid. Yet another scandal in Washington as a gay porn video filmed in a Senate office goes online, reportedly involving a Democrat congressional aide. And Nigeria's Supreme Court reinstates terrorism charges against a British citizen who led a popular separatist movement against the West African country's government.

Three Israeli strikes reportedly hit the densely populated southern Gaza city of Rafah this Sunday morning, killing two and wounding several more. Family members of Hostages still held by Hamas take to the streets of Tel Aviv to urge the government to secure their release. It follows the IDF admitting it mistakenly killed three captives who were waving white flags. As the war in Gaza takes a heavy human toll, people around the world call on their leaders to push for a permanent ceasefire. And this week covering every aspect of Russian affairs, President Putin highlighted the country's sovereignty during his marathon 'end of year' Q-and-A session, while weighing in on the host of challenges the world faces today.

Protests spark in Tel Aviv as Israel admits it mistakenly killed three hostages held by Hamas in Gaza after wrongly identifying them as militants. A cameraman is killed and correspondent wounded as an Al-Jazerra crew are hit by an Israeli strike on Khan Yunis. Israeli soldiers violently attack a photojournalist from Anadolu news agency, who was on assignment in the area.

Several Palestinians in Gaza are reported dead in the latest Israeli air strikes on the south of the region bringing the death toll to nearly 19 thousand people since the war began two months ago. While children are particularly affected by the fighting, a Palestinian organization is providing them with much-needed pychological assistance. As the US electoral season is in full swing, a new poll suggests that more than 20 percent of Americans who used mail-in ballots during the previous presidential election have admitted to voter fraud.