Headlines for December 19, 2023

Israeli Strikes on Jabaliya and Rafah Kill Dozens, Pushing Gaza Death Toll Toward 20,000, Palestinian Journalists Adel Zorob, Abdullah Alwan and Haneen Al-Qashtan Killed by Israeli Strikes, In Tel Aviv, Pentagon Chief Calls U.S.-Israel Ties “Unshakable,” Pledges More Arms for Israel, U.N. Security Council Delays Vote on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution After U.S. Delegation Objects, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Signs SB4, Making It a Crime to Enter the U.S. Outside Ports of Entry, Egypt’s el-Sisi Claims Victory in Presidential Election After Barring and Intimidating Opponents, Pope Francis Allows Priests to Bless Same-Sex Couples But Won’t Budge on Gay Marriage, Earthquake Strikes Northwestern China, Killing at Least 118 and Injuring Hundreds, EPA to Review Safety of Vinyl Chloride in Wake of Ohio Rail Disaster, Judge Denies Trump’s Request to Toss Civil Fraud Trial, Former Election Workers Sue Rudy Giuliani Again After Winning $148 Million Defamation Suit, Italian Marxist Philosopher Antonio Negri Dies at 90