For more on developments in Iran and the region, see our interactive map of Iran and the Middle East. Key Takeaways:Israel continued conducting clearing operations in the northern Gaza Strip to encircle Hamas in Shujaiya neighborhood and Jabalia city. Israel continued to conduct clearing operations in the northern Gaza Strip to encircle Hamas in Shujaiya neighborhood and Jabalia city. Palestine-based communications companies announced a blackout of services in Gaza City and the Northern Gaza Strip on December 4. Palestinian fighters engaged Israeli forces in five small arms clashes and detonated five IEDs targeting Israeli forces.

Source: CNN December 05, 2023 02:31 UTC