the the this is dw news live from berlin. german officials promised a swift investigation into this week deadly christmas market attack. as mag divert more ins, the victims, many question how a rampaging driver was able to reach the, the, the events security. also on the program. i'm austin, other palestinian militant group say they've made progress on a ceasefire agreement with israel. that's despite ideas strikes on the gaza strip that post any medical officials there say killed dozens on sunday and us president elect donald trump threatened to take over the panama canal. the

amenities of welcome to the program. the german government has promised to thoroughly investigate whether there were any security lapses before the deadly attack on a christmas market and magda burge, 5 people died and 200 were injured. when a car plowed through a crowd of visitors there on friday night, the city is still coming to terms with what happened at the sight of the christmas market and marked aboard a see flowers and candles for the victims. tributes are still pouring in for those killed when a driver tore through the market at speed. the community is deeply shaken by friday's attack. those who come to pay their respects at the sight are searching for answers. yeah, don't think so. she thought you said something like this,

can you kinda slide the boat to find the motion? it makes no sense. it all comes in. as the shock lingers, german authorities are investigating how something like this could happen. especially after reports, the suspect had been repeatedly flagged by multiple sources, including officials in saudi arabia, his country of origin, germany security agencies under pressure to explain why they couldn't stop the attack while i'm or we oh, sale the ones that the recipients of agency profitable saudi arabia and zoom in between 5 and 3. i'm because i, the proceedings were also initiated. police signs like some of the police in the next house and took up properly to investigate the woman whom rabbit as well as when it was so on specific. and the c as a morning. yeah. and when he was not known for violating facts, although the suspect had no violent history or ties to banned groups. authorities

called the attack or a potential risk. but said no concrete threat, set off alarm bells stopping by the 6th. and no one has returned to the guide who's lined them and basically went and went to the attic for how was it is on come on as suddenly, then we could say whether it was followed up here or not going, whether the court, whether that just them are taken versus the initial size inside the investigation continues. and as residents and mark the board more and the german leaders are promising swift answers. and for more i'm joined by d. w. chief. political correspondent, you know, has a need and it's good to see you. so german officials are saying that the investigation is in full swing. now what do we know so far? well, as we heard that with lots of warnings from individuals who are less it's m. and as far as it is that they have to look into a ton of

a and that includes members of and g o, for example, working with ex muslims who had filed the legal case against him for threats on the x platform in which he said that the german police were trying to install is leg msm in germany, and they made lots of similar posts like that on x. that should have been deeply concerning. calling for angela michael's death, for example. he'd also even being fined by german authorities. so making threats in the past and the so the government wants them new balance him, we're hearing that he goes to an official less from german authorities in which they try to detect them from breaking the law off to some of the threats that he made. all of this is now being investigated and they really have to provide answers here as to how as far as he's working together, whether the information actually reaches people who are in a position to then follow up with consequences. what's challenging here is that he doesn't seem to fit in any of the typical categories. he called himself left wing,

but then supported the fall, right? a d and it's i did. and what we're hearing is that that will be a special parliamentary committees session here in berlin on the 30th of december, where dom intelligence representatives are also going to be had. this comes just a few months after an attacker killed 3 people with a knife in the city of sewing, and in germany in germany is government is facing allegations that it's basically failed on public security or the what are those critics actually pointing to here? or why it's important to always remember that it's not the federal government that is in charge of security all over the country. remember that both these attacks, both in zoning and, and now in mexico, happened the local festivities in the centre of medium size, durham, and towns. so they are events that are about guessing together in town squares, where you typically don't have to pa security checks. the symbols of the open societies that germany wants to be. you can just scroll past, stroll past and have

a sausage with your friends, without having to undergo security. and organize is always aim for a balance of making it possible and to have that open atmosphere. but also provide security on the escape routes and security for big events outside of town centers is simply easier to provide. if you look at the european football club that germany hosted this summer and nothing happened. but it's cool. so you have to always double check whether everything was done to protect people, but the big focus really is on how to spot potential culprits and then prevent them from committing crimes like that. and that's the balance between freedom and security of the german far right party after you announced riley's today. and there's also going to be counter demonstrations. can you describe the political situation in germany right now that's led to this, or yeah, that was demonstrations over the weekend already. the, if the, as cold for a big demonstration in mexico later today, the policy lead to at least 5 is expected that sir. it's a big, big topic for the

a, the, a lot steeply i run the cars calls because tile of a praise, the a of the on his social accounts for the and he's on the stands. but potty representatives are trying to distance themselves from him and feed off that feeling by someone in the country that it doesn't really matter whether it's all of a was an economist or a stones, is lum critic, as he called himself that many people, especially in eastern germany really doesn't care, they weren't nothing to do with those discussions with those topics that they say have been imported from abroad by immigrants. and on the other hand, and he's got political parties that still represent the majority of people here in germany, that wants to have need to remain an open minded country. so with 2 months away from federal elections in this country, this attack is definitely going to play big role. migration was already high up, is probably now going to overtake the state of the economy in the current election campaign. due to the chief political correspondent, you know, has

a thanks for talking with us in gaza. i'm boss and other palestinian militant groups they, they've made progress on the cease fire agreement with israel announcement comes after interact talks resumed again last week, but on the ground, the fighting continues according to posting and medical officials is really strikes on the gaza strip. told at least 35 people on sunday. i know you're seen in gaza and one, many people hope will soon be over. after more than a year of war. residents of darrow bothered and central gaza search for survivors after news really ever strike overnight. aware that i'm asking is real, are talking again, palestinians want to believe that this time there will be a breakthrough that brings an end to their suffering. when shared with this, with the younger people hear the news and take it in like it, some kind of anesthetic you, some of you, they want to believe anything that will give us some comfort in the business. but

on the ground, the slaughter of civilians continues was on the behind the targeting still effects civilian law. many of them children which a funeral, knotty a little more were suffering and were dealing with several crises all at once. if we lose loved ones every day and i pray that will be a true suit and that will be a solution that allows us to live in peace of life instead of living in misery. but the invitation and i see it now for many gardens. and during a 2nd winter away from their homes, relief can't come fast enough. aid workers say there is a shortage of blankets and warm clothing, not enough firewood. and that tens are being worn down by the elements. the hectic, our blankets are very thin. they're not warm enough because we want we can feel the moisture from the ground and the code is killing us and the most highly wake up in the morning freezing is do you know what that feels like? you were shivering from the coast and this and got the one small group at least

this weekend, but a moment of joy causes christian minority, celebrated a pre christmas mass. after is real granted, the catholic church is latin patriarch, special permission to enter the territory. thousands of all faiths will be praying that the new year finally brings a lasting peace. and let's take a look at some more stories making headlines. 10 people have died in a plane crash and southern brazil. all victims were members of the same family. they are craft hidden apartment building and a furniture store in training for those 17 people on the ground, it's still unclear would cause the crash. tens of thousands of people have turned out and sir b as a capital belgrade for a mass anti government demonstration. the protest movement, spring up last month after the lead roof collapse that of transportation demonstrators. blaming the disaster on government corruption and trotted construction and are demanding that present. alexander boot,

judge based justice russian president vladimir putin has welcomed slovak prime minister, robert defeats so in moscow. a rare visit by you leader. since russia's invasion of ukraine, the meeting comes a slovak is russian gas contract, which relies on your printing. pipelines is set to expire this month. us president elect donald trump, has friends re take control over the panama canal. trump told supporters panama was charging too much for us owned for us on ships to pass through. considering how much washington spent to build the waterway more than a 100 years ago. panama, as president, has hit back, insisting control the canal is non negotiable. it's less than a month until he's back at the white house and president elect. donald trump is showing what his approach to international trade may look like. addressing his support is that they're ready in arizona. it use the central american state of

panama, of over charging you as a vessel for passing through the panama canal vendors. this complete rip off of our country will immediately stop. the stop the united states has a big invest that it says the secure, efficient and reliable operation of the panama canal, the us health finance and construct the canal a 100 to 10 years ago. and finally handed over control of the passage to panama in 1999 passing through the panama canal. it significantly reduces some maritime travel time by connecting the atlantic and pacific oceans enabling more efficient global trade. the president elect fees of the countries could gain too much influence on the canal. head for all is good. when president jimmy carter flawlessly gave it away, gave it away for 1 dollar, 1 dollar. during his sermon office,

it was only for panama to manage and not for china or any other country to manage it. see what's going on there. china, the principles both moral and legal, of this magnanimous gesture of giving or not follow. then we will demand that the panama canal be returned to the united states of america upon him as president closer. oh, i'm willing to reject that. china has any sight in the management of the canal and insisted everyone has equal treatment. come out of the unit, think about was not controlled directly or indirectly by china, european community, united states or any other power or was a panamanian. but i rejects any statement that misrepresents is reality like you, i don't want to feel good again. i will continue to be in panamanian hands on what was the patrimony of our nation and guaranteeing its use for the peaceful uninterrupted transit of ships of all nations in federal bureau and are they bought

on a few 100 y. trump has yet to clarify how he plans to enforce the threats the world might have caught a glimpse of what to expect from his 2nd presidency. and finally, to rome, where one of the cities most celebrated landmarks has reopened to the public. trading fountain was closed for several months to carry out maintenance work and cleaning. now the tourists are back pausing coins into the water to the tradition that's supposed to guarantee a return trip to rome. the broke fountain has suffered, major wear and tear because of the constant crowds of visitors. heritage officials now want to limit access to $400.00 people at a time. and a reminder of our top story. the german government has promised a swift investigation, find out whether security services could have prevented the deadly attack on a christmas market. inactive burke. 5 people died and 200 were injured when a car cowed through the crowd of visitors there on friday night. and coming up next

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