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Four infants freeze to death as winter sets in Gaza; Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 – December 30, 2024

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EDS NOTE: GRAPHIC CONTENT – Yehia al-Batran grieves as he holds the body of his 20-day-old son Jomaa, who died from hypothermia, at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in central Gaza, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. Jomaa’s twin brother, Ali, remains in intensive care, as local health officials report at least three other infant deaths from the cold in recent weeks. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)
  • Israeli forces capture the director of northern Gaza’s last major functioning hospital, taken to prison known for torture, family and international aid groups call for his release.
  • Fourth infant dies of hypothermia as winter sets in Gaza.
  • South Korea suspends flights of Boeing 737-800 planes after weekend crash kills more than 150 passengers and crew.
  • Donald Trump allies send letters to California elected officials warning of prison time for enforcing “sanctuary” laws.
  • President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 years of age, heralded as humanitarian around the globe.