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Large plumes of smoke rise from Gaza city's northern neighborhood of Shujaiya as fighting rages. Israel's spy chief was expected in Qatar on Friday for the latest effort to free hostages held by Hamas Palestinian militants in Gaza, almost nine months into the Israel-Hamas war. IMAGES
Explosions ring out and destroyed buildings in neighbourhoods located west of Gaza City, as Israel prepares for a full-scale ground incursion into the crowded Rafah, where more than 1.4 million Palestinians are trapped. IMAGES
Aerial shots show the extensive destruction in Al-Maghazi refugee camp, in the central Gaza Strip, following deadly Israeli air strikes. The Gaza health ministry said an Israeli air strike killed at least 70 people on Christmas Eve at the Al-Maghazi refugee camp. The army said it was "reviewing the incident", adding it was "committed to international law including taking feasible steps to minimise harm to civilians". IMAGES
Smoke rises over Gaza as seen from Israel. Israel is carrying out fresh strikes on Gaza as its leaders come under growing pressure to secure the release of hostages still held in the Hamas-run territory more than two months after the October 7 attacks. IMAGES
AERIAL SHOTS of destruction in Wadi Gaza, south of Gaza City. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.