The White House will spend its remaining $6 billion of Ukraine funding before Donald Trump’s presidential inauguration in January, National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said, emphasizing the global risks of ending US support for Kyiv. President Joe Biden is expected to discuss top foreign policy issues with President-elect Trump, aiming to strengthen Ukraine’s position on the battlefield for future negotiations. Efforts are also underway to address the conflict in Gaza and southern Lebanon, with a focus on securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
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Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes
Dozens of people were killed or missing in Gaza after Israeli strikes, including one near Kamal Adwan hospital and another in Gaza City, with a total death toll of 43,985. Israel is also fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon following Hamas's attack, with the US seeking a truce in the region. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem threatens to strike Tel Aviv, while Israel intensifies strikes in Syria and Lebanon, with 52 soldiers killed in ground operations. Full Article
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