"Ultimately, this [also] helps to bring relief to the victims of Boko Haram." US air strikes in Nigeria against ISIL (ISIS) are late but needed, says analyst Ebenezer Obadare. | Al Jazeera English

With Christmas approaching, celebrations in Haifa were met with chaos after Israeli police stormed the Wadi al-Nisnas neighbourhood, arresting and beating Christians in the area. | Al Jazeera English

Palestinian videographer Rami Abu Saada filmed his conversation with a Palestinian girl who expressed despair, saying death would be an escape from the dire conditions in Gaza. The moment sheds light on the profound psychological and physical pressures imposed by Israel's genocidal war. | Al Jazeera English