The EU's Ursula von der Leyen announced potential sanctions and partial trade suspension against Israel due to the Gaza conflict, facing internal EU divisions. Meanwhile, Israel launched airstrikes in Yemen, killing at least 35 Houthis, and another in Qatar targeting Hamas leaders, resulting in several deaths, including a Qatari security officer. The attacks drew widespread condemnation. Over 10,000 Palestinians fled Gaza City following Israeli evacuation orders, creating a humanitarian crisis. An Israeli hostage held in Iraq was released. Qatar's prime minister criticized Israel's actions, while Israel's ambassador to the UN stated that the target was Hamas terrorists.

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