International Aid Efforts and Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Aid groups have collected humanitarian aid for Gaza, with challenges faced in distribution. Israel, under international scrutiny, has resumed limited aid entry. Meanwhile, Middle East tensions escalate as Yemen's Houthi rebels target Israel with missiles. France condemns a violent attack outside a Jewish museum in Washington, highlighting global antisemitism concerns.

Humanitarian aid efforts are underway in Gaza, with around 90 trucks out of an expected 200 having entered the region. The United Nations has announced that these trucks contain essential items such as medicine and nutrition supplies, despite facing obstacles like security risks and coordination issues with Israeli authorities.

Under international pressure, Israel recently allowed the resumption of some humanitarian aid into Gaza, which had been completely blocked for nearly three months. However, the aid remains largely at the Kerem Shalom crossing, awaiting distribution amid logistical challenges.

The Middle East's complex geopolitical landscape intensified as Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles at Israel, both successfully intercepted, causing no casualties. Meanwhile, France's foreign minister condemned the killing of two embassy staff in Washington, calling it a grave act of antisemitic violence.

(With inputs from agencies.)