The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt is reopening to allow more foreigners to leave the strip - after around 335 left yesterday. Amnesty International has told Sky News it has verified footage of Israel using the chemical white phosphorus in Gaza and Lebanon.
Eight Hungarian citizens with their two Palestinian family members have left Gaza through the Rafah border crossing to Egypt today, the Hungarian foreign minister has said.
It appeared to be encouraging people to focus on enjoying themselves rather than conforming to festive traditions they don't like - the theme of its Christmas advert. "While the intent was to playfully show that some people just don't enjoy wearing paper Christmas hats over the festive season, we have removed the post following feedback and we apologise for any unintentional hurt caused."Israeli tanks and troops have met fierce resistance from Hamas militants as they attempt to press towards Gaza City.
"The Israeli forces are still outside the city, in the outskirts, and that means the resistance is heavier than they expected," a resident of the city who did not wish to be named said. "I am very happy with the win but I haven't been very happy lately," she said, after beating Marketa Vondrousov in her first victory at the tournament."It's very tough seeing children and babies dying every day. It's heartbreaking.
"In the annals of military history, this is going to be one of the most difficult operations that any army has got to carry out: How to try and achieve their objective of destroying Hamas without being complicit in the killing of over 230 hostages. But Hamas may benefit from any ceasefire, allowing them to regroup, reassess and restore their positions, he said.
The state news agency said the Palestinian children would"return home" after they had received medical care.