Houthi rebels continue attacks in the Red Sea - Israel's army also wants to advance to Rafah. US sanctions violent Jewish settlers in West Bank.

Is there a risk of further escalation in the Middle East? The news ticker. The information processed here about the war in Israel and the fight against Hamas in the Gaza Strip comes from local and international media as well as news agencies. Much of the information cannot be independently verified. Israel is reportedly planning a sensitive military operation. The Houthi militia remains active.