Posters advocating for an Israeli return to the Gaza Strip were hung in Jerusalem on Sunday. Speakers and lobbyists are finding a listening ear among politicians and those who control the budget. US President Joe Biden and other heads of state have expressed support for Israel in its campaign to eliminate Hamas, but have asked for an exit strategy. The most discussed option is to transfer the Strip to the Palestinian Authority, but this is already prompting opposition.

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of Hamas founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, is warning Americans and the rest of the world that Hamas wants to 'annihilate' Jewish people and establish sharia law around the world.

The U.S. military is taking new steps to protect its troops in the Middle East, including increasing patrols and intelligence collection. U.S. forces have been targeted since the Israel-Gaza conflict began, and the U.S. military is considering evacuating military families if needed.

Qatar has become a key intermediary in the Israel-Hamas war, hosting Hamas' political office in its capital of Doha and providing humanitarian aid. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Doha and Qatar's ruling emir has channeled the wider anger in the Arab world over Israel's airstrikes and siege of the Gaza Strip.

The release of Sharon Lifschitz's mother Yocheved from Hamas captivity has given hope to the families of other hostages, including Noam Sagi's 75-year-old mother Ada. The Foreign Office has said it will continue to work tirelessly to secure the release of more hostages.

Wall Street is set to open higher as U.S. Treasury yields retreat and U.S. technology giants are expected to post strong quarterly revenue growth. Megacaps including Apple, Tesla, Meta Platforms and Amazon.com rose between 0.2% and 2.4%.

This article provides a summary of current US domestic news briefs, including an off-duty pilot accused of trying to disable a jetliner, a fight over Texas anti-abortion transport bans, a Louisiana 'super fog' killing 7 in a massive car pile-up, US Senator Menendez pleading not guilty to a foreign agent charge, and US House Republicans trying - again - to pick a leader.

Peter Phillips' plans for a festive ice rink next to Kensington Palace have been cancelled due to security fears in the wake of the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Haredi volunteers have come together to provide aid to Israel during the ongoing conflict with Hamas. One of the initiatives is Chamal HaAchdut, a project established by Kikar Hashabbat and the Tatia Foundation.

Jill Biden attended an intimate fundraiser at Anna Wintour's $12 million townhouse in Greenwich Village, praising her husband Joe Biden and thanking Wintour for her support of the Bidens over the past years.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has seen his approval ratings plummet following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. He has issued a statement insisting he is in full accord with his defense and army chiefs, and has invited former Defence Minister Benny Gantz to join his war cabinet as part of an emergency unity government.