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Davos: Israeli president subject to criminal charges, Swiss prosecutors say

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Davos: Israeli president subject to criminal charges, Swiss prosecutors say

Israeli President Isaac Herzog is facing criminal allegations of war crimes during his visit to the World Economic Forum in Davos. The Swiss Office of the Attorney General confirmed that the allegations will be examined according to standard procedure. The office did not provide details about the nature or number of the allegations or who made them. South Africa has also named Herzog in its lawsuit accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. Herzog has called on the international community to reject claims of genocide against Israel. The Israeli attack on Gaza has displaced most of its 2.3 million residents and caused a serious humanitarian crisis, with nearly 25,000 Palestinian deaths.

Heavy fire and repeated airstrikes in southern Gaza Strip

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Heavy fire and repeated airstrikes in southern Gaza Strip

The Israeli army continues to bomb the southern area of the Gaza Strip, while there are disagreements between Israel and the US over the potential establishment of a Palestinian state. The Israeli army claims that Hamas leaders are hiding in the area being targeted. The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is becoming increasingly critical, with outbreaks of hepatitis A and jaundice due to poor living conditions. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that any solution in the Middle East must include Israeli control over the entire West Bank. This contradicts the idea of creating an independent Palestinian state. The international community is increasingly concerned about the escalation of the conflict and the impact it is having on neighboring countries.

UN: Israeli operations in Gaza violate international law

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UN: Israeli operations in Gaza violate international law

The text discusses the violation of international law by Israel in bombing the Gaza Strip and killing thousands of Palestinians. The United Nations special rapporteur for human rights condemned Israel's actions, stating that they were completely illegal. The special rapporteur also highlighted the need for the separation of combatants from civilians and the importance of adhering to international humanitarian law. The text also mentions the closure and destruction of hospitals in Gaza, leading to a lack of healthcare facilities. The shocking fact mentioned is that 1,000 children have been amputated without anesthesia during the war.

Israeli count: Over 9 thousand Hamas militants neutralized – About 23 thousand dead

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Israeli count: Over 9 thousand Hamas militants neutralized - About 23 thousand dead

During the 100 days of war, the Israeli army released a detailed report on the operations that took place in the Gaza Strip, Lebanon, and the West Bank. In Gaza, over 9,000 Hamas militants were neutralized, and approximately 23,000 people lost their lives, including armed members and leaders of the organization. In Lebanon, over 170 Hezbollah militants were neutralized. In total, 30,000 strategic targets were hit in Gaza, including 3,400 belonging to Hamas, and 750 targets in Lebanon serving Hezbollah, Hamas, and Islamic Jihad. Additionally, 2,300 Palestinians were interrogated in Israel from Gaza and the West Bank. The Israeli army also conducted 7,653 inspections of trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. 295,000 Israeli citizens were called up to the reserves, with an average service of 61 days per person. A total of 522 soldiers and reservists lost their lives, and 2,536 were injured.

Slowdown in growth on geopolitical tensions

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Slowdown in growth on geopolitical tensions

The growth prospects of the Cyprus economy are struggling due to ongoing regional geopolitical tensions, which is keeping the annual growth rate at a subdued pace. The year-over-year growth rate of the Cyprus Composite Leading Economic Index (CCLEI) has continued to slow down in November. The slowdown reflects the burdened geopolitical and unstable economic environment, which negatively affects the growth prospects of the Cypriot economy. The CCLEI recorded a year-over-year increase of 1.8% in November. The positive growth rate is attributed to the growth of various domestic sectors, including real estate, tourism, retail trade, and electricity production. The drop in the CCLEI is restrained by the international price of oil, which fell significantly in November. The components of the CCLEI are selected from a pool of domestic and international leading indicators.

Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches fresh tank, air assaults

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Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches fresh tank, air assaults

Fact: Tens of thousands of newly displaced Gazans are seeking shelter after fleeing the latest offensive by Israeli tanks.
Fact: Israeli forces are launching new assaults in central and southern Gaza.
Fact: Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant called the mission to destroy Hamas essential.
Fact: Israeli warplanes targeted the south of Gaza, flattening homes and burying families.
Fact: A building in Rafah was obliterated by an airstrike, resulting in the death of a toddler.
Fact: Many Gazans have been forced to flee their homes multiple times.
Fact: Gaza health authorities report that over 21,000 people have been killed in the conflict.
Fact: The United Nations warns that severe shortages of food, medicine, clean water, and shelter may cause many more deaths.
Fact: The United States has called for Israel to scale down the war and transition to targeted operations against Hamas.
Fact: Israel has not shown any signs of scaling down its assault.
Fact: Israeli forces have fought their way deep into Bureij in central Gaza.
Fact: Israeli forces have been pounding Khan Younis in preparation for an anticipated further advance.
Fact: Israel aims to annihilate Hamas, while Palestinians believe this is unachievable due to the group’s structure and roots in the territory.
Fact: Mediation efforts by Egypt and Qatar have been unsuccessful in negotiating a ceasefire.