Overview

• Doctors Without Borders and Human Rights Watch have accused Israel of ethnic cleansing and genocide in Gaza, citing severe humanitarian conditions and mass casualties.
• The Israeli military denies targeting civilians or infrastructure intentionally, stating its actions comply with international law despite over 45,000 reported deaths in Gaza since the conflict began.
• The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other officials for alleged crimes against humanity, which Israel has strongly rejected as baseless.
• Separately, the Houthi group in Yemen escalated regional tensions by firing a rocket that struck a school near Tel Aviv, prompting Israeli airstrikes on Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen.
• Analysts warn that the Houthis, backed by Iran, pose a growing threat through missile attacks, maritime disruptions, and efforts to destabilize the region, calling for a coordinated international response.