The number of people injured in rockets fired from Lebanon at the Israeli city of Tira, located about 30 kilometers northeast of Tel Aviv, has risen to 19. Health authorities and police confirmed that the injured, four of whom are in stable condition, were taken to local hospitals. This morning, the Israeli army detected about 15 rockets from Lebanon in its airspace. Warning sirens sounded in several locations in the Upper Galilee, Galilee and Haifa Bay. According to the army’s Telegram message, some rockets were intercepted, while others fell in uninhabited areas.
A recent United Nations report highlighted how Yemen’s Houthi rebels have become a “powerful military organization” thanks to significant external support, particularly from Iran and Hezbollah. The Houthis, who have controlled large parts of war-torn Yemen for more than a decade, have reportedly taken advantage of the current regional situation to strengthen their cooperation with the axis of resistance, which also includes Hamas and Hezbollah. UN experts have highlighted a significant evolution of the Houthis, who have gone from an armed group with limited capabilities to a well-structured military force operating beyond their own borders.
The report analyses the transformation that took place between September 2023 and July 2024, highlighting how the transfer of weapons, financial support and technical training provided by the Iranian Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force and Hezbollah played a crucial role in strengthening the Houthis’ military capabilities.
Rockets from Lebanon hit the Israeli cities of Hasharon and Tira last night, causing injuries and material damage. While there are no confirmed reports of fatalities, Israeli military sources say at least seven people were injured in Tira. The Magen David Adom rescue service confirmed that the number of injured rose during the night.
In a broader context, the Hamas-run Gaza government press office said that 84 people were killed in Israeli attacks in the northern Gaza Strip in the past 24 hours. More than 50 children were reportedly killed, and many people were missing or injured.
Trump’s Tariff Plans: A Day-One Agenda Against Drug and Human Trafficking In a bold move to combat drug and human smuggling, President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans to impose significant tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China immediately after his inauguration on January 20.
Government Unveils “Get Britain Working” Initiative to Combat Unemployment In a bid to rejuvenate the UK job market, the government has introduced its ambitious “Get Britain Working” initiative, promising extensive reforms aimed at reducing the benefits bill and increasing employment.