Good morning Middle East Eye readers,
Here are the latest updates from the Israeli war on Gaza, now in its 529th day:
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israel’s assault on Gaza is “only the beginning,” vowing to continue military operations which have killed hundreds of people.
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Israeli police violently broke up protests in Jerusalem, where demonstrators called for a deal to release captives held by Hamas and condemned the renewed offensive, according to Israeli media.
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Hamas spokesperson Osama Hamdan dismissed Israel’s escalation as “delusional,” warning that its actions will only fuel further instability in the region.
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Yemen’s Houthis have fired two ballistic missiles at Israel’s Nevatim base in retaliation for its attacks on Gaza, spokesman Yahya Saree said.
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The US has launched fresh air raids on Houthi positions in Yemen, targeting the city of Saada, local media report.
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At least 174 Palestinian children were killed in Israel’s latest attack on Gaza, making it one of the deadliest days for children in the enclave’s history, according to rights group Defense for Children – Palestine.
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Amnesty International has condemned Israel’s relentless bombardment, warning the world cannot continue to allow “staggering levels of death and suffering” in Gaza.
