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Israel's Strikes Intensify Amid Hostage Crisis and Houthi Threats

5/25/2025

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In March, Israel intensified its military campaign against Hamas to rescue 58 hostages taken during the October 7 attack. The strikes have tragically claimed the lives of numerous civilians, including children, and left 90% of Gaza's population displaced. Amidst this turmoil, Yemen's Houthi rebels fired missiles at Israel, triggering air raid alerts but thankfully causing no casualties.

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Story summary

In March, Israel intensified its military campaign against Hamas to rescue 58 hostages taken during the October 7 attack. The strikes have tragically claimed the lives of numerous civilians, including children, and left 90% of Gaza's population displaced. Amidst this turmoil, Yemen's Houthi rebels fired missiles at Israel, triggering air raid alerts but thankfully causing no casualties.