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China: Cigarette Sparks Fire on Tricycle Cargo

On January 5, 2026, in Guangxi, China, a man riding a tricycle unknowingly caused a small fire on the back of his vehicle while smoking. Another driver nearby noticed smoke trailing from the cargo and alerted the rider, who stopped by the roadside after realizing his load was burning.

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UK: Pink Sky Baffles Residents in Birmingham During Winter Storm

Residents in and around Birmingham were puzzled on Thursday, January 8 when the sky turned neon pink during severe winter weather brought by Storm Goretti, sparking speculation on social media that it could be the Northern Lights. The phenomenon was later explained as light from pink LED grow lights at Birmingham City Football Club’s stadium, amplified by falling snow and thick cloud that made the sky highly reflective. Similar sightings were reported in nearby areas as the storm triggered multiple weather warnings across the UK.

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China: Man Rescues Young Goat Stranded on Steep Cliff in Hunan Province

On December 26, 2025, a man, an outdoor enthusiast in Shaoyang, Hunan Province, used professional climbing gear to rescue a young goat stranded on a steep, narrow cliff. The man safely carried the animal to stable ground as its mother watched anxiously from nearby.

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Gazas New Doctors Graduate

Graduating medical students walk in a procession as security staff stand nearby at the damaged Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Gaza Strip on January 3, 2026. The ceremony marks the graduation of medical students from Al-Azhar University and the Islamic University of Gaza, held two years after the war amid severe destruction of Gaza’s healthcare infrastructure. Photo by Eyad Azam/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Anti-War Protest Held in New York City After Maduro Capture

A large anti-war protest was held in New York’s Times Square on Saturday afternoon, January 3, after U.S. strikes on Venezuela and the reported capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, with demonstrators condemning U.S. intervention while others gathered nearby to celebrate.

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Illustration - Iranian Rial vs US Dollar A Currency in Crisis

Two women look at gold jewelry displayed in a shop window while people walk nearby on a street in Neyshabur, Iran, on December 31, 2025. The Iranian Rial has fallen to record lows against the US dollar, leading many citizens to invest in gold as a safe asset to protect their savings from high inflation. Photo by Morteza Aminoroayayi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Peru: Train Crash Leaves Passengers Stranded at Aguas Calientes Station

On Tuesday, December 30, two trains collided head-on on a single-track route leading to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Machu Picchu in Peru. One train driver was killed and at least 36–40 people were injured. The crash occurred between Ollantaytambo and Aguas Calientes stations, leaving many tourists stranded. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined, and the injured were taken to hospitals in Cusco and nearby areas. This video shows chaotic scenes at Machu Picchu Station as tourists were left stranded.

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India: Plane Takes Off Amid Dense Fog at Delhi Airport

Dense fog over the past several days has continued to disrupt air and rail travel across parts of India, with conditions peaking on Monday, December 29, when Delhi’s IGI Airport saw 128 flight cancellations, dozens of delays, and several diversions as visibility dropped to around 125 meters. Fog has affected airports across north and eastern India and delayed many trains, prompting weather authorities to issue orange alerts for Delhi-NCR and nearby states and warn of continued disruption into the New Year. This video was filmed from inside a plane taking off from Delhi’s IGI Airport amid dense fog on December 29, 2025.

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China: Cat Catches Pigeon on University Sports Field in Shandong

On November 22, 2025, a video from the west campus of Dezhou University in Dezhou, Shandong province, shows a pigeon resting on a sports field while a cat slowly stalks it from a nearby running track. As students walked past without noticing, the cat crept closer before suddenly pouncing. The pigeon attempted to fly away but was caught almost immediately, with the cat carrying the bird in its mouth along the track.

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Spain: Residents Evacuated in Valencia as Flooding Causes Barxeta Ravine to Overflow

Heavy rain in Spain's Valencia region caused the Barxeta ravine to overflow on Sunday, December 28, forcing residents in the towns of Pobla Llarga and Carcaixent to evacuate. The Civil Guard preemptively relocated dozens of people to a local youth center as a safety measure as floodwaters threatened nearby homes.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 3

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, San Bernardino County, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm 2

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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US: Wrightwood Hit by Flooding and Debris Flows Amid Christmas Eve Storm

Heavy rains from a powerful Christmas Eve storm caused flooding and multiple debris flows in Wrightwood, California, prompting shelter-in-place and evacuation warnings. Highway 2 is washed out, and fire crews are assisting affected homes. The storm is expected to continue through Christmas, with up to 14 inches of rain in nearby mountains, and residents are urged to avoid travel.

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China: Playful Dog Chases Soccer Ball in Snowy College Campus

On December 12, 2025, in Zhengzhou, in central China’s Henan province, a video showed students playing in the snow at Zhengzhou Railway Vocational and Technical College. Several snowmen stood nearby. A small white dog ran excitedly across the snowy field, chasing a rolling soccer ball and weaving between footprints and piles of snow. When the ball rolled too far away, the dog stopped and stood still for a moment, watching it, as if reluctant to let the game end.

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China: Trees Seem Lush in Winter, Revealed to Be Covered in Birds

On December 15, 2025, in Xuzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, a video showed several trees that looked unusually lush for winter. From a distance, their branches appeared thick with leaves, even though most nearby trees were bare. As the camera moved closer, the “leaves” were revealed to be small, round birds packed tightly along the branches. They filled almost every twig, giving the trees a dense, full appearance. Occasionally, a few birds shifted or fluttered, but the overall outline remained like a giant canopy. Chinese netizens admired the scene, saying the living “bird trees” reflected the area’s improving environment.

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China: Malfunctioning Electric Car Spins Repeatedly in Traffic

A malfunctioning small electric vehicle spun uncontrollably in the middle of a public road in China, creating a dangerous situation for nearby drivers. The incident occurred on December 5, 2023, in Jiangsu Province. The video shows a low-speed electric car, commonly used by elderly drivers in China, suddenly losing control and repeatedly spinning in tight circles around another vehicle in the center of the roadway. Other vehicles were forced to slow down and keep their distance as the driver appeared unable to regain control. After spinning several times, the car struck the other vehicle and eventually came to a stop. No injuries were reported.

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New Israeli Outpost Near Hebron - Palestine

A view shows buildings in the area of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 22, 2025. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlement Affairs Minister Orit Strock visited nearby Jabal Juweihan to mark the establishment of a new settlement outpost. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Israeli Outpost Near Hebron - Palestine

A view shows roads and buildings in the area of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 22, 2025. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlement Affairs Minister Orit Strock visited nearby Jabal Juweihan to mark the establishment of a new settlement outpost. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Israeli Outpost Near Hebron - Palestine

A view shows buildings in the area of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 22, 2025. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlement Affairs Minister Orit Strock visited nearby Jabal Juweihan to mark the establishment of a new settlement outpost. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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New Israeli Outpost Near Hebron - Palestine

A view shows roads and buildings in the area of Hebron, in the occupied West Bank, on December 22, 2025. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and Settlement Affairs Minister Orit Strock visited nearby Jabal Juweihan to mark the establishment of a new settlement outpost. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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RECAP: Knife Attack With Smoke Grenades Leaves Three Dead in Central Taipei

Three people were killed after a man carried out a knife attack using smoke grenades in central Taipei on Friday, December 19. The suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station and stabbed passersby. He then fled the scene, traveled to nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a department store. The 27-year-old suspect later died after jumping from the department store.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 10

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. Four people were dead, including a 27-year-old suspect who jumped from a department store, and several others were injured.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 8

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. Four people were dead, including a 27-year-old suspect who jumped from a department store, and several others were injured.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 9

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. Four people were dead, including a 27-year-old suspect who jumped from a department store, and several others were injured.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 7

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. Four people were dead, including a 27-year-old suspect who jumped from a department store, and several others were injured.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 6

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. One person has been confirmed dead, and several others were injured. According to police, the suspect, who is a 27-year-old man, jumped from the department store and was taken to a hospital.

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Taiwan: Knife Attack and Smoke Grenades Reported Near MRT Stations in Taipei 3

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. One person has been confirmed dead, and several others were injured. According to police, the suspect, who is a 27-year-old man, jumped from the department store and was taken to a hospital.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack Near MRT Stations in Taipei 4

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. One person has been confirmed dead, and several others were injured. According to police, the suspect, who is a 27-year-old man, jumped from the department store and was taken to a hospital.

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Taiwan: Knife and Smoke Grenades Attack at MRT Stations in Taipei 5

A smoke grenade and knife attack was reported in central Taipei on Friday, December 19, A suspect reportedly threw smoke grenades inside Taipei Main Station in central Taipei and attacked passersby with a knife. The suspect then fled the scene, moved to the nearby Zhongshan Station, and attacked pedestrians again before entering a nearby department store. One person has been confirmed dead, and several others were injured. According to police, the suspect, who is a 27-year-old man, jumped from the department store and was taken to a hospital.

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Taiwan: Knife Attack and Smoke Grenades Reported Near MRT Stations in Taipei

A 27-year-old suspect was detained following smoke grenade and knife attacks near Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan MRT station on Friday evening, December 19. Several people were injured after the suspect allegedly carried out a knife attack inside Zhongshan Station, set off smoke grenades, and entered a nearby Eslite Spectrum store before falling from an upper floor. He was taken to hospital, and police are investigating the incidents.

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Taiwan: Knife Attack and Smoke Grenades Reported Near MRT Stations in Taipei 2

A 27-year-old suspect was detained following smoke grenade and knife attacks near Taipei Main Station and Zhongshan MRT station on Friday evening, December 19. Several people were injured after the suspect allegedly carried out a knife attack inside Zhongshan Station, set off smoke grenades, and entered a nearby Eslite Spectrum store before falling from an upper floor. He was taken to hospital, and police are investigating the incidents.

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Rice Production in Indonesia - Bali

Workers process rice using a machine while nearby women manually recover and separate kernels that remain attached to stalks in a field in Denpasar, Bali, Indonesia on September 14, 2023. Manual recovery complements mechanical threshing in rice production, as the crop serves as the staple food for more than half of the world’s population, making its cultivation a critical global process. Photo by Nicola Longobardi/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COm

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US: Grass Fire Forces Evacuations Near Cheyenne, Wyoming

A fast-moving grass fire driven by strong winds broke out Wednesday, December 17 near Cheyenne, southeast Wyoming, forcing evacuations in the Winchester Hills area. The blaze threatened nearby homes, and firefighters continue to respond. No injuries or fatalities have been reported.

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Australia: Chaos Ensues After Youth Gathering Turns Unruly at Mordialloc Beach

Riot police were deployed to Mordialloc Beach in Melbourne’s south-east on Wednesday, December 17, after a large gathering of youths turned unruly, raising public safety concerns and forcing a nearby Woolworths supermarket into lockdown. According to local media, more than 100 youths had gathered in the area when police were first called shortly after 3 p.m. following reports of a brawl at the store. The group later moved to the beach, where footage shared online showed mostly shirtless youths surrounding police officers. One teenager was taken into custody as officers moved in to disperse the crowd and restore order.

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France: Bus Catches Fire in Le Raincy

On Wednesday morning, December 10, a Route 602 bus caught fire at a bus stop in Le Raincy. The blaze led to a gas leak which needed the temporary evacuation of nearby residents. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident.

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

A rescue worker inspects buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon, December 4, 2025. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

Photo taken on December 4, 2025 shows buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

Photo taken on December 4, 2025 shows buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

Photo taken on December 4, 2025 shows buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Airstrikes - South Lebanon

A firefighter attempts to extinguish fire in a building destroyed by Israeli airstrikes in the town of Jbaa, south Lebanon, December 4, 2025. Israeli airstrikes targeted buildings in four towns in southern Lebanon on Thursday afternoon, Lebanon's official National News Agency reported. According to a Lebanese army intelligence source, four buildings were destroyed and around 20 nearby homes were damaged. Photo by Ali Hashisho/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

A section of the separation wall stands near homes in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

Children walk on the rubble left after a demolition in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

A man stands amid the rubble of a demolished house in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

Residents survey rubble and debris left after demolition work in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

The remains of two demolished homes are seen in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

People stand facing the remains of two demolished homes in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

People stand beside rubble left after a demolition in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

A man walks among belongings on a terrace in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

A man sits amid the rubble of a demolished house in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israeli Army Demolishes Al Walaja Homes - Bethlehem

Israeli soldiers and construction equipment block a road during a demolition operation in Al-Walaja, west of Jerusalem and near Bethlehem, on December 2, 2025. The army demolished two homes belonging to brothers whose families of 10, including eight children under eight, were displaced under the pretext of building too close to the wall, as settlers expand the nearby Gilo settlement behind it. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM