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Dec 2023
32m 25s

Israel defies calls for ceasefire

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says there can be no truce with Gaza until his forces have defeated Hamas. Also: As US Republicans launch an impeachment inquiry against Joe Biden, the president's son Hunter refuses a congressional subpoena to testify behind closed doors. And, what it takes to write a classic Christmas song.

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