Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar told United States Senator Lindsey Graham that Hamas is not disarming and Israel will not accept this. The two met in Tel Aviv to discuss the future of Gaza and regional developments.

Israel, Greece, and Cyprus will hold a summit in Jerusalem to discuss regional security and cooperation. Leaders are considering a joint military force amid concerns over Turkey's military expansion.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was booed at a Bondi Beach vigil for victims of a recent attack, as tensions rise over the government's handling of antisemitism. The attack left 15 dead and has drawn criticism from Jewish leaders and Israeli officials.

Protesters in Tel Aviv denounced the government's handling of minority rights and safety. Activists called recent attacks on Arab civilians a stain on Israel's democracy.

The widow of Bondi Beach gunman Sajid Akram has refused to claim his body after the deadly attack, leaving burial arrangements to the government. Authorities are investigating Akram's recent activities and connections to extremist groups. The shooting, which killed 15 people, is being treated as a terror incident.

Iranians celebrate the Yalda festival amid economic hardship, with inflation and currency devaluation making traditional festivities more difficult. Many families are scaling back celebrations but remain committed to marking the occasion together.

Saturday Night Live mocked President Trump over the redacted Epstein files in a divisive cold open. The sketch drew criticism from conservatives for focusing solely on Trump and omitting other figures mentioned in the documents.

Senator Lindsey Graham met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, warning that Hamas and Hezbollah are rearming. Both leaders agreed that this situation is unacceptable and stressed the need for peace and security.

Mavis Tire will pay $304,000 after settling a discrimination case involving a Jewish job candidate's Sabbath observance. The company will also update its policies and train staff on religious accommodations.

The High Court has given the state a final extension to explain its refusal to allow press access to Gaza. The court criticized repeated delays and set a new deadline of January 4. The dispute began with a petition from the Foreign Press Association.

A Queen Victoria statue in Sheffield has been defaced with pro-Palestine graffiti amid growing concern for hunger strikers awaiting trial. The act has prompted local outrage and calls for government intervention over the activists' welfare.

Hundreds gathered at Bondi beach for a sunset memorial marking one week since the terror attack. The ceremony honored victims, celebrated acts of bravery, and ended with a nationwide gesture of hope.