Five killed in Israeli West Bank air strike

The Israeli military confirmed that a missile launched from Yemen breached central Israel's airspace, landing in an open area without causing any injuries. The missile was identified as a surface-to-surface projectile, with explosions heard from air-defense interceptors. The incident was reported early Sunday morning, with the military attributing the missile to Yemen. Full Article

A Yemeni rebel missile fired from Yemen caused no injuries but led to a rush to shelters in central Israel, adding to regional tensions during the Gaza war. After the incident, firefighters extinguished a brush fire near Lod and broken glass was found at a train station in Modin, about 20 kilometers southeast of Tel Aviv. The Huthi rebels, who claimed responsibility for the attack, are Iran-backed groups in the Middle East. Full Article

Thousands of protesters in Israel demand the release of hostages in Gaza, with 97 captives still held following Hamas's attack on southern Israel. Israeli military claims 33 captives are deceased. Rallies are ongoing to pressure the government into action, amid criticism of delays in securing a release deal. Full Article

Hezbollah's second-in-command, Naim Qassem, warned that an all-out war by Israel to return 100,000 displaced people near the Lebanon border would lead to the displacement of "hundreds of thousands" more. This statement came after Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant expressed determination to restore security to the northern front and prepare for any potential conflict. Gallant informed Israeli troops of the readiness for any situation that may arise in the region. Full Article

Heavy fighting in El-Fasher, a city in North Darfur, Sudan, intensified on Saturday as witnesses reported clashes with paramilitaries. The city is besieged by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), who have been in conflict with the regular army since April 2023. The United Nations has labeled the war in Sudan as the cause of the world's largest displacement crisis. Full Article

Mourners will gather in southwest Turkey Saturday for the funeral of US-Turkish activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, who was shot dead while protesting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The killing has caused international condemnation and heightened tensions over the war in Gaza, which started with Hamas's attack on Israel. Eygi's body, draped in the Turkish flag, was laid to rest in the Aegean town of Didim, following the tragic events that have outraged Turkey. Full...