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The Israeli Air Force launches several airstrikes on the city of Daraa and also carries out a series of airstrikes on Syrian Air Force bases, destroying the Syrian Air Force's entire fleet of MiG-29 fighter jets.
Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 16 Palestinians, including in Deir al-Balah and the Bureij refugee camp, according to the Gaza Health Ministry and Al Jazeera reporting.
The Los Angeles Galaxy defeated the New York Red Bulls 2–1 to claim a record sixth MLS Cup championship, marking a comeback from a 26th-place finish the previous season.
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani says his country is re-engaging in efforts to secure a Gaza ceasefire, citing renewed encouragement from the incoming US administration.
Israeli forces conducted drone strikes on the northern and western sides of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Beit Lahia, Gaza Strip, killing at least 29 Palestinians. Subsequent raids resulted in the deaths of four doctors and widespread destruction of medical infrastructure.
An Israeli strike near Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza killed a 16-year-old boy in a wheelchair and injured at least 12 others, including medical staff. The hospital director reported the attack occurred at the emergency entrance during patient transfer.
The Electoral Commission of Namibia certified the results of the 2024 general election, declaring Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of the ruling SWAPO party as president, the first woman to hold the office.
Palestinian officials report Fatah and Hamas are close to finalising a committee of independent technocrats to administer Gaza after the war, with a preliminary deal reached in Cairo. The committee would report to the Palestinian Authority and oversee reconstruction and aid.
Hamas releases a propaganda video showing Israeli American hostage Edan Alexander.
In association football, Botafogo win their first Copa Libertadores title after defeating Atlético Mineiro 3–1 in an all-Brazilian final at the Estadio Monumental in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Namibians vote in the first round of the general election between 14 candidates for President, and also vote for the 96 members of the National Assembly.
The Biden administration has provisionally approved a $680 million military arms package to Israel, including small diameter bombs and JDAMs, as ceasefire talks progress. The move follows a U.S.-brokered agreement for Israel to withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days.
In auto racing, Formula One announces that General Motors will join the grid as a constructor under the Cadillac Team beginning in the 2026 season.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 13, was bought by Rajasthan Royals for 11 million rupees at the IPL auction, becoming the youngest player ever to be sold in the tournament's history.
U.S. federal judge Tanya Chutkan dismissed two criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump, including the 2020 election challenge, following a request from special counsel Jack Smith.
At least six people were killed in Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip, including in Nuseirat, Maghazi, and Rafah. The Israel Defense Forces issued a new evacuation order for Shuja'iyya in Gaza City.
The Israeli government approved a resolution to cut ties with and impose sanctions on Haaretz, citing multiple articles that undermined the state's legitimacy and self-defence rights, including remarks by publisher Amos Schocken in London.
An Israeli airstrike in Basta, Beirut, killed at least 20 people and injured 66 others, according to the Lebanese Health Ministry.
In Canadian football, the Laval Rouge et Or defeats the Wilfrid Laurier Golden Hawks 22–17 in the 59th Vanier Cup, claiming their 12th U Sports football title.
An Israeli airstrike in Douris, Lebanon, killed the director of Dar El Amal Hospital and six other health workers, according to the Health Ministry.
Russian forces launch a missile attack on the city of Odesa, Ukraine, for the second consecutive day, killing at least ten civilians, injuring dozens of others and damaging civilian infrastructure, including residential buildings.
An Israeli strike on a residential building in Beit Lahia, northern Gaza, killed at least 72 people, including children, according to the Gaza government media office. The attack occurred on 17 November 2024.
Pope Francis calls for the global community to investigate whether Israel is committing genocide in Gaza.
Russia launches its largest aerial attack on Ukraine in months. According to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, around 120 missiles and 90 drones were launched, damaging energy infrastructure across the country, killing at least seven people, and causing widespread damage.