A Houthi missile struck Ben-Gurion airport Sunday for the first time since the war began, briefly closing it just as Israel voted to expand Gaza operations.

The Israeli military has called up tens of thousands of reservists to "intensify and expand" its operations in Gaza. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it was "increasing the pressure" with the aim of returning hostages held in Gaza and defeating Hamas militants.

Israel's army chief Eyal Zamir said on Sunday the military had issued orders to call up tens of thousands of reservists to enhance and expand the operation in Gaza. (Reporting by Ahmed Tolba; Editing by Andrew Heavens) Copyright 2025 Thomson Reuters.

One of the late Pope Francis’ vehicles – otherwise known as “popemobiles” – is set to be sent to the Gaza strip and converted into a mobile healthcare unit, per Holy See-sanctioned media.

One of the famous vehicles is being refitted as a frontline clinic on wheels, following a request by the late pontiff.