Rebel forces in Syria are establishing a transitional government after swiftly ousting President Bashar Assad’s regime. Meanwhile, tensions remain high between Israel and Iran over ceasefire violations by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah.
In other regions, Israeli airstrikes continue against Hamas targets in Gaza, where three soldiers were killed in combat on Monday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has reported 391 casualties on its side since the ground offensive began.
The situation in Gaza is further complicated by reports of Israeli forces “besieging” three hospitals, including the Indonesian Hospital and Kamal Adwan Hospital, which have been targeted repeatedly. Palestinian health officials have appealed to international authorities for urgent intervention to protect the health system.
In Lebanon, a ceasefire holds despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes on Hezbollah targets, with Israeli officials attributing the attacks to Iranian-backed group’s alleged ceasefire violations. The Israel-Hezbollah conflict remains tense, with tit-for-tat strikes and threats of further military action from both sides.
A recent incident in which a Houthi-fired missile set off sirens across central Israel highlights ongoing security concerns in the region. The incident is the fourth such incident in a week, sparking renewed fears about Israel’s defenses against Iranian-backed fire.
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/International/live-updates/middle-east-live-updates-israel-act-houthis-yemen/?id=117043136