Israeli strikes kill 9 in Gaza as war grinds into the new year with no end in sight December 31, 2024 at 11:13PM

Israeli strikes killed at least nine Palestinians, mainly women and children, in Gaza as the war continues. Efforts for a ceasefire have failed, and over 45,000 Palestinians have died. The harsh winter conditions worsen the situation for displaced Gazans, with infants dying from hypothermia.