The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen targeting Israel early on Thursday, in the latest attack bearing the hallmarks of Yemen's Houthi militants.

The war in Gaza has reached one of its darkest periods. Israel has launched another major offensive against Hamas that includes ground operations.

Anti-Israel protesters burned diplomas outside Columba University Wednesday demanding the release of Mahmoud Khalil who was arrested by immigration agents in March.

The US has been talking with Hamas through an American intermediary in Doha this week in hopes of brokering an Israel-Gaza ceasefire agreement, according to a source familiar with the matter, as US officials say President Donald Trump is growing increasingly frustrated with Israel’s handling of the conflict.

Pressure from close allies is mounting on Israel following a nearly three-month blockade of supplies into Gaza. Even the United States has voiced concerns over the hunger crisis.

Three days after Israel said it would ease its blockade of humanitarian aid to Gaza, little, if any, of the desperately needed food, fuel and medicine appeared to have reached Palestinians.

The speech and public response is the latest in protests and other tensions on college campuses since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and ensuing war that have tested the limits of free speech on campuses.

U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan for a “Golden Dome” to protect the United States from long-range missiles was at least partly inspired by Israel’s multitiered missile defenses.