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05-05-2025
The Israeli military has begun calling up tens of thousands of reservists to "intensify and expand" its operations in Gaza, with the aim of returning hostages held in Gaza and defeating Hamas militants. The planned expansion, reportedly approved by the Israeli security cabinet, involves operating in new areas and "destroying all infrastructure" above and below ground. Critics question Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's objectives, accusing him of prolonging the war for political purposes. The move has raised concerns among families of hostages and exhausted reservists, with some having been drafted multiple times since the war started. The conflict has resulted in significant humanitarian issues, with aid agencies reporting acute shortages of food, water, and medicine in Gaza.
05-05-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against the Houthis after a missile fired by the Iran-backed group struck near Ben Gurion airport, injuring six people. The Houthis said they would impose a "comprehensive aerial blockade" on Israel, targeting its airports. Netanyahu stated that Israel would respond to the attack and to Iran "at a time and place of our choosing". The airport has reopened after temporarily halting flights, and Netanyahu is set to meet with ministers and defence officials to discuss a response.
05-05-2025
A missile launched by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen briefly halted flights and commuter traffic at Israel's Ben-Gurion International Airport, causing panic among passengers and leaving a plume of smoke. The attack, which injured four people lightly, came as Israel considered expanding its military operations in Gaza, where the war has killed over 52,000 people and displaced 90% of the population. Israel's Defense Minister vowed retribution, saying "whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold." Israeli ministers were set to vote on expanding the war, with some calling for a "total victory" and increased intensity.
05-05-2025
A Houthi missile struck near Tel Aviv's largest airport, injuring at least 8 people, after evading Israeli and U.S. missile defenses. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed retaliation, and Defense Minister Israel Katz said "whoever harms us, we will strike them sevenfold." Several international airlines, including Lufthansa, Swiss, and Air Europa, canceled flights to Israel due to the attack but expect to resume service on Monday. Israel had recently conducted operations in the Gaza Strip, striking over 100 terror targets and eliminating several Hamas terrorists.
05-05-2025
Hundreds of current and former Israeli Air Force pilots have signed an open letter calling for an end to the war in Gaza, stating it serves "political and personal interests and not security ones". The letter's authors accuse Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of putting politics before peace and failing to secure a ceasefire deal with Hamas. The protest has spread to other parts of the military, with over 15,000 people signing a supporting letter, including paratroopers, navy, and medics. The Israeli government has threatened to dismiss those who have signed the protest letters, but some reservists are willing to risk their jobs to speak out against the war. The controversy exposes deep divisions in Israeli society over the ongoing war in Gaza.
05-05-2025
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to retaliate against the Houthis and Iran after a missile fired by the Houthi group from Yemen landed near Ben Gurion Airport, causing panic among passengers. The attack left a plume of smoke, briefly halted flights and commuter traffic, and lightly wounded four people. Netanyahu stated that "attacks by the Houthis emanate from Iran" and that Israel will respond to both the Houthi attack and their "Iranian terror masters" at a time and place of their choosing. The Houthi group claimed to have fired a hypersonic ballistic missile and threatened to impose a comprehensive air blockade on Israel, targeting airports. Israel's security cabinet has since voted to approve the expansion of the Gaza offensive.
