Global National: Jan. 14, 2023 | Israel-Hamas conflict reaches 100 days

For 100 days the world has watched the deadly conflict between Israel and Hamas escalate to unprecedented heights. It’s the deadliest, most destructive, and longest conflict between the two bitter enemies. And on this 100th day of tragedy, Israel’s assault continues with new attacks on Gaza. For the families of the Israeli hostages, there is pain, anguish, and frustration as they await word on their loved ones. Daniele Hamamdjian reports.

Israel’s foreign ministry says 1,200 people died, including two civilians, when a missile fired from Lebanon Sunday hit a home in a border town. As David Akin reports, fears are mounting over a larger and more unpredictable conflict.

It’s already been days of frigid temperatures across this country but Canadians from coast to coast to coast remain in the grips of fierce winter weather. From dangerously cold temperatures in the West to storm surges battering the coast in the East. Heidi Petracek looks at how people are trying to weather it the best they can as they brace for more.

Nearly a year and a half after 11 people were killed in a series of stabbing attacks in Saskatchewan, a coroners inquest is set to begin this week in Melfort, Sask. Most of the victims were from the James Smith Cree Nation. As Heather Yourex-West explains, this week is expected to be a difficult one for the surviving victims and the families who lost loved ones.

It has been 100 days since Hamas attacked Israel and 100 days since Israel declared war on Hamas and attacked Gaza with deadly force. Since then, it has been nearly impossible for journalists and aid workers to get into the besieged enclave. But Dr. Yasser Khan did and he joined Farah Nasser to discuss what he’s seen in his time there.

As the New Year began, Denmark’s longest-serving queen, Queen Margrethe II, stunned her nation after she said she was abdicating. A new monarch has now succeeded her – her son. King Frederik X officially ascended to the throne Sunday as his mother’s 52-year rule came to a close amongst much fanfare. Nivrita Ganguly has more.

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