Conflict and Diplomacy

Israel-Hamas Conflict:

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza resulted in numerous fatalities. Hamas accused Israel of using aid as a weapon amid the worsening hunger crisis in Gaza. There were also reports of Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon. The Maldives announced a ban on travelers with Israeli passports due to the ongoing conflict.

Yemen:

US airstrikes on a Houthi-held oil port in Yemen reportedly killed a large number of people, leading to retaliatory missile launches by the Houthis towards Israel.