Israel. Latest war news (24 hours)

Airstrikes and Attacks: Sirens sounded from Netanya to Ashdod during the night. The IDF reported the launch of one ballistic missile from Yemen, resulting in 9 people injured while trying to seek shelter. Fragments of an interceptor missile fell on a house in Beer Yaakov.

Hospital Closures: The IDF closed one of the last hospitals in the besieged northern Gaza Strip, exacerbating the humanitarian situation in the region.

International Reactions: Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, made a statement that caught headlines in many Arab media outlets, emphasizing that Israel had struck various factions including Hamas, Hezbollah, Iranian defensive and production systems, and Assad's regime in Syria, and is prepared for further actions against the Houthis in Yemen.

Celebrations and Security: As families in Israel celebrate Hanukkah and Christmas, the Houthis from Yemen launched a drone into Israeli territory, triggering sirens in the southern areas of the country. This highlights the ongoing threat of terrorist attacks on civilians.

State of Emergency: The Israeli government declared a state of emergency throughout the country due to massive rocket attacks, leading to increased IDF activity and the need to follow Home Front Command recommendations for safety.