Week in pictures: From Israeli strikes in Gaza City to fighting in Syria

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by By Showkat ShafiJanuary 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Last week's global events included an Israeli strike on a displacement camp in Gaza City on January 9, 2026, resulting in at least three deaths. Simultaneously, fighting intensified in Aleppo, Syria, after the Syrian army announced plans to resume attacks on the Kurdish-majority Sheikh Maqsoud district following a ceasefire. Residents were seen fleeing the area after warnings to evacuate. Elsewhere, Orthodox Christians celebrated Christmas, and pro-government demonstrations took place in Venezuela. In Uganda, opposition leader Bobi Wine campaigned ahead of the country's 2026 general election.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Mukono 40% Venezuela 40% National Unity Platform 50% Kurdish fighters 60% Israel 60% Syria ×260% Uganda ×260% Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu (Bobi Wine) 70% Syrian Army 70% Aleppo ×270% Gaza City 70%

Keywords

syria 80% aleppo 70% gaza city 70% israeli strikes 70% uganda election 60% kurdish fighters 60% political campaign 50% ceasefire 40%

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Gaza City

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