Israel Expands Military Operations in Gaza, Yemen, and Lebanon

Israeli strikes target Hamas, Houthi, and Hezbollah-linked forces as negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release continue.

Israeli airstrikes in Gaza reportedly resulted in at least 22 deaths, including strikes on Hamas targets in Al-Bureij, though independent verification is not available.
In Yemen, Israeli forces conducted approximately 30 airstrikes against Houthi positions, citing repeated attacks on Israeli infrastructure by the group.
Five fatalities were reported in Lebanon following an Israeli strike on a Hezbollah-linked vehicle carrying weapons, despite an ongoing local ceasefire.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has ordered the military to draft a plan for the complete defeat of Hamas, emphasizing the urgency tied to ongoing hostage negotiations.
CIA Director William Burns expressed cautious optimism that negotiations mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and the U.S. could lead to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release in the coming weeks.