Overview
- Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu said the shift to a Gaza plan focused on Hamas disarmament is coming soon and indicated he will travel to the United States within the month.
- Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party condemned a reported Chinese military radar illumination of a Self-Defense Force aircraft, calling the act extremely dangerous and unacceptable at a joint party meeting on December 8.
- Hong Kong’s Legislative Council election recorded 31.9% turnout, with reporting indicating pro-Beijing candidates are set to monopolize all seats as counts conclude.
- A remembrance ceremony at Pearl Harbor marked the 84th anniversary of the attack, drawing retired U.S. service members, members of the public, and atomic bombing survivors.
- In the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers’ Rui Hachimura started in Philadelphia and recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds.