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As the war in the Middle East continues to spread, in the last 24 hours, drones and missiles have targeted both Türkiye and Azerbaijan, with 3 drones originating from Iran hitting locations within the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, injuring two according to reports from officials.
Azerbaijan in their official statement clarified their “right to take appropriate actions”, with them also summoning the Iranian ambassador in result of the strikes.
In a continued escalatory manner, Iran and its proxies have targeted multiple countries, including European regions. RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus, an oversea British military base came into direct contact from Iranian drones, with one impacting the base causing minor damage and no injuries or fatalities.
This new development in the Caucasus region comes less than 24 hours ago that Türkiye reported an Iranian missile being fired towards their territory, with the outcome of it being shot down by air defense.
Missiles and drones continue to fall in other regions too, with Saudi Arabia also confirming 3 cruise missiles being intercepted in al-Kharj, with other Gulf States continuing their operations in downing projectiles.
The continued attacks by Tehran comes as United States and Israeli forces continue to hit targets throughout Iran, with military installations and governmental locations coming under attacks since last Saturday.
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According to the BBC, Israel says it will suspend the authorisations of 37 humanitarian organisations working in Gaza and the occupied West Bank on 1 January, ordering them to wind down and leave within about 60 days.
Israeli officials say the new registration rules are meant to stop militants infiltrating aid structures and require detailed staff information, including lists of Palestinian employees for review. COGAT, the Israeli military body overseeing Gaza’s crossings, says the targeted groups were not major contributors, claiming they did not bring aid during the current ceasefire and that their combined share historically was about 1% of total aid volume.
Foreign ministers from 10 countries criticised the rules as restrictive and unacceptable, warning closures would cut access to essential services such as healthcare in what they called a catastrophic humanitarian situation. UN-linked humanitarian coordinators have also warned the system could undermine aid operations central to Gaza’s health, shelter, water and sanitation, nutrition and mine-action response.
The New York Times highlights Doctors Without Borders among the organisations facing suspension, and reports the group says it supports about 20% of Gaza’s hospital beds and helps deliver one in three babies, warning the decision could have devastating consequences. Israel says aid will continue through approved and vetted channels, including UN agencies and bilateral partners.
