## Hamas, Palestinian Authority trade blows over human shields, West Bank operations

Authored by jpost.com

Hamas leader Abdul Rahman Shadid condemned the PA for attempting to “assassinate” members of the terror group in a statement on its official Telegram channel.

Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinian Ribhi Shalabi, who was killed in clashes with Palestinian Authority forces, in Jenin camp in the West Bank, December 10, 2024.

Fatah also condemned Hamas’s use of Gazan civilians “as human shields instead of protecting them and their homes.”.

“Hamas should not be allowed to reproduce such reckless actions in the West Bank,” it continued.

This comes amid the PA’s ongoing security crackdown in Jenin, which, according to Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas, has included “persecution of resistance fighters.”.

The PIJ said, “The actions of the PA security forces constitute a national and moral crime and a violation of the sanctity of Palestinian blood.

This necessitates a broad national movement to put an end to the killings, displacement, and destruction occurring in the West Bank. »

### In-N-Out Customers Cheer for Firefighters Who Stopped by for Free Meals amid L.A. Fires: ‘Thank You for the Hard Work’

Authored by people.com

a voice yelled as the crew continued to file in, some of them smiling in response to the enthusiastic In-N-Out crowd.

“Thank for the hard work 🔥🔥🔥,” the caption of the video read, along with several hashtags — including “#hero.”.

"They are tired and exhausted 😭😭,” one person wrote, while another added, “Those meals better be fresh for them hardworking heroes.”. »

### Court annuls marriage because bride thought it was just an Instagram stunt

Authored by cnn.com

An Australian judge has annulled the marriage of a Melbourne couple after the bride told the court that she took part in the wedding ceremony believing it was a social media “prank.”.

She emphasized that the dress she wore was not a wedding dress, according to court documents.

The man disputed in court that the marriage was not a regular one, and said they had lived together before becoming engaged. »

### Special counsel Jack Smith resigns

Authored by nbcnews.com

WASHINGTON — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department, officials said in a court filing Saturday.

Smith oversaw investigations into Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election, as well as allegations that he mishandled classified documents. »

### Oil depot in Russia's Engels remains ablaze for fifth day after drone attack

Authored by pravda.com.ua

Authorities in Russia's Saratov Oblast have claimed that a fuel fire at the Engels oil depot has been brought under control on the fifth day following a drone attack.

Details: The fire at the oil depot, which Russian firefighters have been battling for five days, was caused by a drone strike.

A state of emergency has been declared in the city of Engels, where the facility is located. »

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