Israel Carries Out Hundreds of Attacks on Palestinian Areas, Huthi Ports Amid Regional Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to Washington amid the Gaza war sparked significant protests, including arrests of hostages' family members and walkouts by congressional staffers. Concurrently, the Israeli military reported over 11,000 attacks by Israeli forces and settlers in the first half of 2025 across Palestinian territories, involving land seizures, settlement expansion, and violence primarily in Ramallah, Hebron, and Nablus. Within Netanyahu's Likud Party, religious extremism and intolerance towards liberal Judaism have become mainstream, raising concerns about democratic processes and calls to disqualify Arab parties. Meanwhile, Israel launched attacks on Iranian-backed Huthi ports in Yemen in response to drone and missile strikes against Israeli targets, marking a potential escalation in the Red Sea region. The Huthi movement's targeting of commercial shipping has resulted in damaged vessels and heightened maritime security warnings from international observers. These developments highlight ongoing tensions and conflict dynamics in the region, involving military, political, and societal dimensions.