A Houthi missile struck Ben-Gurion airport Sunday for the first time since the war began, briefly closing it just as Israel voted to expand Gaza operations.

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists to "intensify and expand" its operations in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was "increasing the pressure" with the aim of returning hostages held in Gaza and defeating Hamas militants.

Israel's army chief Eyal Zamir said on Sunday the military had issued orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists to enhance and expand the operation in Gaza. (Reporting by Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Andrew Heavens) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.

Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates on the Israel as touble loomes in West Asia, following missile strikes from Yemen and Israel going in a strong offensive against the Palestine in the Gaza Strip.  The plan is part of Israel's efforts to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages and negotiate a ceasefire on Israel's terms.

Israel plans to mobilize tens of thousands of reservists. Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched a missile that disrupted air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport.

Israel’s security cabinet voted to intensify military operations in Gaza and call up of tens of thousands of extra reservists, while also deciding on a means of distributing aid in the Palestinian territory.