Houthi Attacks Escalate in Saudi Arabia; IDF Responds to Hezbollah Blast
Houthi forces launched an escalated series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, with projectiles aimed at the capital, Riyadh, and seven additional provinces. The international airport in Riyadh sustained damage, an event described as humiliating for the Saudis.
In southern Lebanon, two Israeli soldiers were lightly injured by an explosive device detonated by Hezbollah. In response, Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes in Nabatieh el-Fouqa. Hezbollah is reportedly leveraging Israeli military radio (Galei Tzahal) to shape a narrative absolving itself of responsibility for the bombing.
In Gaza City, at least three individuals were killed in three separate strikes. Among the deceased was Bashir Al-Barsh, son of Munir Al-Barsh, the director-general of Hamas's Ministry of Health.
Separately, a large Turkish drone company, which has a contract with a US firm supplying arms to the US military, released a simulation video depicting its explosive drones attacking a Merkava tank, labeling it a "problem" their drones can solve.
In unrelated international news, President Trump is reportedly gaining influence in Greenland through an agreement with the territory and Denmark. Additionally, a nostalgic note marks the second anniversary of Hassan Nasrallah's final speech.
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