US and UK Launch Air Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen

Hamas has expressed readiness for a "complete agreement" on hostages if Israel halts its military actions in Gaza. The conflict, now in its 237th day, saw various developments including the release of videos by Islamic Jihad of Israeli hostage Sasha Troufanov, legislative moves in Israel for early elections, and IDF operations destroying a tunnel and rescuing hostages. Protests and clashes continue in Israel and the West Bank, with casualties reported. Internationally, Slovenia's government moved to recognize an independent Palestinian state, and Israel lifted a ban on Gaza residents purchasing goods from Israeli merchants.