Tonight several developing stories as we come on the air the massive security effort as the world rings in

2024 and fears of escalating violence in the Middle East the US Navy opens fire on

rebels in the Red Sea sinking their boats.

But first New Year's Eve security, just hours before the ball drops,

authorities are keeping a close watch on New York's Times Square

with police drones and officers on horseback

why some are calling it an attractive target for terrorists and what's being done

to keep cities around the world safe on this holiday.

Also tonight the confrontation in the Red Sea, U.S. Navy

attack helicopters say they were acting in self-defense after sinking multiple

boats and killing 10 hooty rebels after they attacked a commercial cargo ship.

How this could affect shipping in the Red Sea region.

And tonight, ABC News has learned the Navy is moving an aircraft carrier out of the region.

Plus, Israel warns of a lengthy timetable for the war with

Hamas how much longer they expected to last and the US and Israel at odds over who

will control Gaza once the fighting ends.

The migrant crisis pushing cities to their breaking point.

Hundreds of migrants flown from Texas to Illinois,

then bus to Chicago.

Big city mayors plead for federal help.

President Biden heads into the new year facing a tough Senate fight over border security

and funding for Ukraine and Israel.

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