Overview

• The US and UK, supported by allies, launched retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and Iran-linked sites in Iraq and Syria, following attacks on Western interests.
• Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have killed scores, with growing concerns over a potential push into Rafah, where over half of Gaza's population is sheltering.
• The Gaza Health Ministry reports 27,365 Palestinians killed and 66,630 injured since the conflict began on October 7.
• US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is visiting the region for crisis talks, aiming to secure the release of hostages and negotiate a ceasefire.
• The conflict has sparked protests in Israel, with calls for Prime Minister Netanyahu's resignation over the handling of the war and hostage situation.