U.S. Strike in Baghdad Kills Iranian-Backed Militia Commander - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The killing of a leader of Kata’ib Hezbollah continued a series of strikes in retaliation for attacks on U.S. troops in the region, including one that killed three Americans in Jordan.
Netanyahu Spurns Hamas Offer for Gaza Cease-Fire - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The Israeli prime minister said that the proposed deal would leave Israel vulnerable to attack and that its forces were preparing to expand their operations.
U.S. Strikes Iranian-Backed Targets for Third Day in a Row - The New York Times (nytimes.com)
The attack on Houthi militants in Yemen came as Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed for the Mideast to try to defuse escalating tensions.
Understanding the Middle East Through the Animal Kingdom
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| Houthi tribesmen gathered near Sana, Yemen, on Sunday to show defiance after airstrikes led by the United States and Britain.Credit...Khaled Abdullah/Reuters |
