Israel-Hamas war: US defense chief visits amid truce calls © 2023 Deutsche Welle +++

Israel-Hamas war: US defense chief visits amid truce calls Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin will meet Israeli leaders to discuss Gaza operations, amid fresh calls for a cease-fire. Meanwhile, the WHO decried the destruction of a northern Gaza hospital. DW has the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/israel-hamas-war-live-blog-december-18/live-67751095 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Israel presses on amid calls for Gaza cease-fire Dmitry Ponyavin Mounting civilian deaths and hardship in Gaza have prompted renewed calls for a cease-fire. The latest appeals come from France, Germany and the United Kingdom, but Israel says a cease-fire would be a gift to Hamas. https://www.dw.com/en/israel-presses-on-amid-calls-for-gaza-cease-fire/video-67749303 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Protesters in Israel put pressure on government Lara Babalola | Nehal Johri After the accidental killing of three hostages by Israeli forces, the government has come under renewed pressure to secure the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists the ongoing military effort is needed to bring them home. https://www.dw.com/en/protesters-in-israel-put-pressure-on-government/video-67747859 © 2023 Deutsche Welle