12 dead and 27,000 tents destroyed in Gaza storms; Report finds $1 billion in revenue from Gaza aid extortion; Trump signs order blocking state laws on AI

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At least 12 Palestinians killed as torrential rains, high winds, and flash floods batter Gaza. 13 homes have collapsed and more than 27,000 tents have been destroyed. Israeli artillery strikes kill one and wound seven in the Jabilya refugee camp. A new report from Mada Masr finds a network of businessmen reaped $1 billion “coordinating” the entry of goods into Gaza. Israel denies cancer treatment to a five-year-old Palestinian. Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir again threatens to demolish al-Qassam’s grave. President Donald Trump signs executive order blocking state laws on AI. Released Palestinian-American prisoner Mohammed Zaher Ibrahim returns to the U.S.; a new report claims Jared Kushner intervened to free the American teen, though Ibrahim’s family was unaware of any such intervention. Judge orders the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is confronted with a veteran she deported. The House of Representatives votes down Trump’s union-busting executive order. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee dismisses the connection between Israel and Epstein. President Trump’s redistricting plan is rejected by Indiana Republicans. House Republicans are nearing a deal to extend Obamacare subsidies. Trump considers revoking the visas of two of Elon Musk’s critics, including Imran Ahmed—a key opponent of UK politician Jeremy Corbyn and a figure who targeted opposition media in the UK. 33 killed in an airstrike in Myanmar. The South Sudanese army moves toward the Heglig oil field, with the approval of both Sudanese factions. The civilian death toll in South Kivu exceeds 400. Bulgaria’s government falls.

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U.S. President Donald Trump displays a signed executive order as (2nd L-R) U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and White House artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto czar David Sacks look on in the Oval Office of the White House on December 11, 2025 in Washington, DC. The executive order curbs states’ ability to regulate artificial intelligence, something for which the tech industry has been lobbying (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images).

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