Israeli prime minister tells lawmakers he is taking ‘significant action through all channels to return our loved ones’Israel has instructed its diplomatic missions in Europe to try to get the Iran-backed Houthi rebel group in Yemen designated as a terrorist organisation.The Iran-backed group in Yemen has been attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea for more than a year to try to enforce a naval blockade on Israel, saying they are acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Israel’s year-long war in Gaza. Continue reading…
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Author : Yohannes Lowe
Publish date : 2024-12-24 10:04:53
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Middle East crisis live: ‘some progress’ made on Israel-Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, Netanyahu says
