Israel Katz

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) revealed details of overnight airstrikes targeting Houthi-controlled ports in Yemen, conducted on Thursday morning. These strikes were part of a larger operation aimed at crippling the Houthi militia's maritime infrastructure and were described by the IDF as an "economic blow" to the group.

Israel said Thursday it struck ports and energy infrastructure used by Huthi rebels in Yemen after intercepting a missile fired from the country, warning Huthi leaders it "will reach you too."

Huthi media said the strikes hit power stations, oil facilities and the port of Al Hudaydah, causing deaths and injuries, without giving further details.

The sun rises over homes covering a hill in the town of Majdal Shams, near the "Alpha Line" that separates the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights from Syria, early Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border until another arrangement is in place "that ensures Israel's security."

Palestinians displaced by the Israeli ground offensive on the Gaza Strip play at the makeshift tent camp in Rafah, Jan. 23, 2024.

Hamas said talks in Qatar on Tuesday aimed at a truce and hostage-prisoner exchange in Gaza were "serious and positive", a day after an Israeli delegation flew in to meet with mediators.

France has called on Israel to leave the neutral zone established between Israel and Syria.

Hezbollah launched two missiles at Mount Dov in northern Israel on Monday, marking the first direct attack since a ceasefire between the group and Israel took effect last week. The missiles landed in open areas, causing no casualties, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's dismissal of his defense minister amid its war in the Gaza Strip has sparked a torrent of backlash, reverberating through government circles and igniting public outrage in the streets.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Tuesday, Israeli media reported.

His replacement will be Foreign Minister Israel Katz.

Palestinians gather to receive bags of flour distributed by UNRWA, the U.N. agency helping Palestinian refugees, and sent by Türkiye in Deir al Balah, central Gaza Strip, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.