‘Besiege them, let them die of hunger,’ Israeli far-right ministers order army chief on Gaza operation – Middle East Monitor

Israel has conducted air strikes on Houthi targets in Sanaa, Yemen, in retaliation for a missile attack that utilized cluster munitions, marking a first in the current conflict. Four fatalities and 67 injuries were reported, as Israeli officials investigate the failure to intercept the missile, while Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's determination to respond to attacks. Want More Context? 🔎

France summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he criticized President Emmanuel Macron for not doing enough to combat antisemitism in an open letter. Kushner urged Macron to enforce hate-crime laws more rigorously and accused the French government's stance on Palestinian statehood of fueling antisemitic violence, prompting France to deem his allegations "unacceptable." Want More Context? 🔎

France will summon the US ambassador, Charles Kushner, after he criticized the government's response to rising antisemitism in a leaked letter to President Macron, which coincided with the anniversary of the Allied Liberation of Paris. The letter, echoing Israeli concerns, claims antisemitism has surged since the Hamas assault on October 7, while France's foreign ministry refuted the allegations as unacceptable interference in internal affairs. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli bulldozers, accompanied by military forces, uprooted hundreds of olive trees in the West Bank village of al-Mughayyir, affecting local farmers' livelihoods and escalating tensions amid ongoing violence in the region. Residents reported that the demolition began following a shooting incident, with the Israeli army vowing punitive measures against villages linked to attacks on Israelis, amidst rising casualties since the Gaza conflict intensified. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli airstrikes in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, on Sunday resulted in at least four deaths and 67 injuries, according to Huthi rebels, who have been targeting Israel throughout the ongoing Gaza conflict. The strikes targeted military and infrastructure sites in response to missile attacks from the Huthis, with Israeli officials stating that the operations aimed to deter ongoing aggression against Israel. Want More Context? 🔎

Irish rap group Kneecap, facing controversy due to a member's British terror charge for allegedly supporting Hezbollah, performed in Saint-Cloud, Paris, criticizing Israel's actions in Gaza despite objections from Jewish groups and the government. The concert proceeded amid tensions over antisemitism in France, with local authorities withdrawing funding from the festival after the group's politically charged performance. Want More Context? 🔎