Houthis Missile Intercepted; Israel Resumes Ground Operations in Gaza

Houthi Missile Attack and Interception

• 🚀 Air raid sirens sounded across Israel after Yemen's Houthi rebels launched a missile targeting Tel Aviv's main airport.
• 🎯 The Israeli military successfully intercepted the missile, with no serious injuries reported.
• ⚠️ This attack by the Iranian-backed militants follows recent US airstrikes targeting the group.

Israeli Ground Operations in Gaza

• ⚡ Israeli forces have resumed ground operations in southern and central Gaza, described as "limited incursions."
• 🗺️ The main target was the Netsim corridor, a highway dividing northern and southern Gaza, effectively cutting off the north from the south.
• 🗣️ Israeli officials state this is just the beginning, with the defense minister warning of total annihilation for Gaza unless Hamas releases hostages.

Public Sentiment and Hostage Negotiations

• ✊ Thousands of Israelis protested outside the parliament, with families of hostages fearing for the lives of the remaining 24 hostages due to renewed military action.
• 🤝 These families advocate for ending the war and making a deal to release hostages, dealing with Hamas later.
• 📊 Polls suggest up to 70% of Israelis support negotiating for hostage release, but the government believes military pressure is necessary to achieve this.