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The Knesset opened its winter session and approved legislation that banned the agency known as UNRWA from operating in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his spy chief was back home from Gaza cease-fire talks in Qatar.

The Gaza health ministry said the staff of the facility, Kamal Adwan Hospital, had been expelled or detained and urged people in Gaza with surgical skills to go there to save those patients they could.

Plus, the “Ketamine Queen.”

Video that emerged over the weekend appeared to show Mike Amesbury, a Labour party lawmaker, hitting a man in the face and then repeatedly landing more body blows.

Israel’s Knesset opened its winter session on Monday against a backdrop of war in Gaza and Lebanon and with some contentious matters on the agenda.

Several thousand North Korean soldiers have arrived in Russia’s western Kursk region, where they are expected to support Moscow’s efforts to dislodge invading Ukrainian forces.

They play an essential role in supporting life on Earth, but many species are in decline, researchers found.

The French movie star’s lawyer said poor health kept his client from court on Monday.

Analysts said Israel was expected to wait until the outcome of the election before deciding on its stance on a cease-fire in Gaza. Hamas officials seem reluctant to compromise.

A once pivotal player has seen its influence become limited.