Rocket Launches in Northern Israel and Assassination of Hezbollah Official

Approximately 250 rockets were launched towards northern Israel following the assassination of senior Hezbollah official Sami Taleb Abdullah. The IDF successfully eliminated Abdullah, leading to concerns and potential retaliation from Hezbollah. However, Hezbollah is likely to avoid attacking civilian targets to prevent a full-scale war.

SpaceX Rocket Launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base

SpaceX plans to increase rocket launches from Vandenberg Space Force Base in Santa Barbara County, raising concerns from neighbors and environmental groups about the impact on marine life. The U.S. Space Force plans to triple the number of launches by 2026, with most of them conducted by SpaceX.

Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza Strip

Israeli academics sign petition urging government to prevent starvation in Gaza Strip, U.S. sends aid to Gaza, U.N. warns of tragic conditions in northern Gaza, IDF intercepts rockets from Lebanon, Biden pushes for cease-fire and prisoner exchange in Gaza, CIA Director meets with Mossad for hostage talks, Biden addresses frustrations with Netanyahu, U.S. provides food aid to Gaza amidst reports of starvation