Global National: Dec. 8, 2023 | Israel unleashes one its largest strikes on Hamas

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Israel has unleashed one of its largest strikes yet on Hamas since the end of what was called a 'humanitarian pause', one that’s also deepening the suffering in Gaza in what’s already been called an apocalyptic situation by the UN’s human rights commissioner. Crystal Goomansingh reports.

Israel’s envoy to the United Nations is thanking U.S. President Joe Biden after the United States blocked a Security Council resolution that would have called for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza. Thirteen permanent member countries including China, Russia, and France all voted in favour of the resolution put forth by the United Arab Emirates demanding an immediate ceasefire, diplomatically isolating Washington, which backed its ally Israel with the veto. Farah Nasser has more.

There are renewed calls for the Israeli government to answer questions over the perceived intelligence failure leading to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. The New York Times reported that Israeli officials had obtained a detailed battle plan more than a year before the assault that left some 1,200 Israelis dead. Now, family members of those issuing the warnings are speaking out. Daniele Hamamdjian has the story.

Two Ontario men have been charged with terrorism offences for allegedly recruiting and doing other work for a neo-Nazi group. The federal government lists the group as a terrorist entity. It’s the third time this year the RCMP has taken action against far-right extremist groups operating in Canada. David Akin has the details.

Speculation and excitement hit a fever pitch in Canada and especially in Toronto Friday after buzz that baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani may be on the verge of signing with the Blue Jays. Ohtani is a singular talent, a reigning MVP who is both an elite hitter and an ace pitcher. Eric Sorensen is following Ohtani’s journey.

There are signs that COVID-19 is running rampant once again. Ontario’s wastewater signal is more than double what it was at this time last year. Mackenzie Gray on what you need to know.

A first-of-its-kind discovery is shedding light on how young dinosaurs lived millions of years ago. The fossils of a Tyrannosaur were found in southern Alberta and this discovery is special because the bones of another ancient dinosaur were preserved in its stomach. Heather Yourex-West has more on what scientists say it means.

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