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Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire at a bus stop in Givat Shaul, killing three civilians and injuring sixteen. An armed civilian who shot the attackers was also killed. Hamas claimed responsibility for the attack.
The United Nations Climate Change conference in Dubai opens with a multilateral agreement to establish a loss and damage fund, initially hosted by the World Bank, to support least developed countries most at risk from climate change impacts.
United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken steps up calls for Israel to comply with international law and protect civilians during its military operations in southern Gaza, while reaffirming US support.
Russian troops have advanced on all sides of Avdiivka in Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, as they seek to encircle the town. Heavy fighting continues around the Avdiivka Coke Plant and in the industrial zone.
Hamas freed 11 Israeli hostages in a fourth release group, including dual nationals from France, Germany, and Argentina, while Israel released 33 Palestinian prisoners, comprising three women and 30 minors, as part of a swap mediated by Qatar.
Hamas confirms the deaths of several senior commanders including Ahmed Ghandour, the commander of its Northern Gaza brigade, and Ayman Siam, the head of its rocket firing array. The Israel Defense Forces had previously said it had targeted Ghandour and Siam, but did not confirm that they had been killed.
Hamas released 14 Israeli hostages and three Thai migrant workers, while Israel released 39 Palestinian prisoners in a swap under a temporary truce agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu becomes the first Israeli head of government to enter the Gaza Strip in two decades, after visiting Israel Defense Forces troops stationed there.
The Israeli government will summon the Belgian and Spanish ambassadors following their criticism of Israel for the suffering of Palestinian civilians under Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip by Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Hamas releases one Filipino and 10 Thai hostages as part of a separate deal with the Thai government which was brokered by Iran.
On the first day of the ceasefire Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages, some of whom are dual citizens, while Israel releases 39 Palestinian prisoners as part of the ceasefire agreement.
Violent unrest erupted in Dublin after a knife attack outside a school left a woman and three children injured. Police attributed the disorder to a small group of individuals, with the Garda Commissioner citing far-right hooligans.
The Israeli cabinet has approved a deal to pause fighting in Gaza for four days, releasing 150 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for 50 hostages, mostly women and children. The agreement, negotiated by Egypt, Qatar, and the United States, includes phased releases and humanitarian aid provisions.
The GMB, Unite and SIPTU trade unions, who represent workers at Northern Ireland's Translink bus and rail services, announce a one-day strike for Friday 1 December.
Sam Altman resumes role as CEO of OpenAI just days after being dismissed by the board on 17 November 2023. The reinstatement follows staff threats to resign and a board agreement in principle to new appointments.
The bodies of four missing teenagers are found in an overturned car near Tremadog, Gwynedd, Wales, United Kingdom.
The Houthi movement seized a Bahamas-flagged cargo ship in the Red Sea on 19 November 2023. The vessel was operated by a Japanese company and partially owned by Israeli businessman Rami Unger.
Yahya Sarea, a Houthi spokesman, declared the group's intent to target ships owned or operated by Israeli companies or flying the Israeli flag. The announcement followed a prior seizure of a vessel not linked to Israel, which the Prime Minister's Office condemned as an act of Iranian-backed aggression.
Australia defeated host nation India by six wickets in the final to claim a record sixth World Cup title. Virat Kohli was named player of the tournament.
Serbian Novak Djokovic won a record seventh ATP Finals singles title by defeating Italian Jannik Sinner 6–3, 6–3 in the final. The victory extended his record for most ATP Finals titles and confirmed his year-end No. 1 ranking.
Four major Congolese opposition parties form a coalition to contest President Félix Tshisekedi in the upcoming election. Martin Fayulu's party remains absent from the agreement.
Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom have formally joined the genocide case at the International Court of Justice against Myanmar, citing a shared interest in upholding the 1948 Genocide Convention and addressing violence against Rohingya women and children.
Israeli military forces have encircled Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital in Gaza City with tanks, restricting access for medical teams and emergency services.
Israeli Police kill three gunmen who attacked a checkpoint near Jerusalem, injuring six security forces.