The Prime Minister’s domestic popularity has rebounded to pre-October 7th levels, despite his refusal to prioritize a hostage deal in Gaza.

The Houthis are not new players in the Middle East. A Zaydi Shia Islamist political and military organization that emerged in Yemen in the 1990s, their rise has been characterized by a mix of religious fervour, military savvy, and a complex set of alliances, most notably with Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been formally discharged from the hospital four days after prostate removal surgery — and two days after he left his hospital bed early to cast a decisive vote on a budget bill, stymying a rebellion in his own governing coalition.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was diagnosed with a urinary tract infection from a benign prostate enlargement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, will undergo surgery to have his prostate removed on Sunday after an infection, his office said in a statement.