Yemen’s conflict takes a dangerous turn as a Houthi missile barrage strikes Al-Maashiq Palace, the presidential compound in Aden, killing five people and injuring 16, according to Yemen’s health minister. Two members of the prime ministerial security detail were reportedly among those killed, while command centres inside the government compound were also hit. Smoke billowed over the palace as officials condemned the attack and raised fears of an assassination attempt on the Yemeni prime minister. Yemen’s Prime Minister has denounced the strike as a “cowardly” attack, accusing the Houthis of endangering civilians and threatening the country’s state institutions. Zindani has also accused the Houthi movement of plotting a “terrorist coup” aimed at destabilizing Yemen’s government. WATCH

The Israel Defense Forces has announced the completion of a four-month military operation by its 99th Division in northern Gaza, claiming that more than 100 terrorists were eliminated and approximately eight kilometres of Hamas tunnel infrastructure were destroyed. The operation focused on dismantling Hamas military installations, underground networks, weapons storage sites and fortified positions east of the Yellow Line. WATCH