RT News - December 17 2023 (09:00 MSK)

Three Israeli strikes reportedly hit the densely populated southern Gaza city of Rafah this Sunday morning, killing two and wounding several more. Family members of Hostages still held by Hamas take to the streets of Tel Aviv to urge the government to secure their release. It follows the IDF admitting it mistakenly killed three captives who were waving white flags. As the war in Gaza takes a heavy human toll, people around the world call on their leaders to push for a permanent ceasefire. And this week covering every aspect of Russian affairs, President Putin highlighted the country's sovereignty during his marathon 'end of year' Q-and-A session, while weighing in on the host of challenges the world faces today.