[WIP] Create a new release for the project

[Copilot]

• Update version number in pom.xml (from 9.4.20251108 to 9.4.20251207)
• Update version number in Internal.java (from 9.4.20251108 to 9.4.20251207)
• Verify build passes with new version
• Run tests to ensure everything works
• Commit changes
• Merge to main branch (release will be auto-created by GitHub Actions)

Original prompt

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This section details on the original issue you should resolve

<issue_title>Create a new release</issue_title>
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Comments on the Issue (you are @copilot in this section)

• Fixes Create a new release #2196

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