Hamas is considering a new Egyptian ceasefire proposal that would require Hamas to release 20 to 33 living Israeli hostages. Egyptian officials reportedly sent Hamas the proposal on April 26 after Egyptian intelligence officials met with the IDF chief of
Antony Blinken, the US secretary of state, has urged Hamas to accept Israel s latest and "extraordinarily generous" proposal for a Gaza truce to secure a release of hostages. Overnight, strikes on Rafah are said to have killed at least 25. Listen to a Daily podcast episode as you scroll.
Yemen's Houthis have struck again, with reports emerging of an oil tanker damaged and a US drone shot down amid escalating tensions over Israel's offensive in Gaza, Al Jazeera reported.
The Houthis have declared their willingness to cease attacks on one of the world’s busiest maritime routes if Israel halts its offensive in Gaza. These attacks have not only disrupted global trade but also affected traffic at Israel’s Eilat port. - Newsx
Houthis in Yemen damage an oil tanker and shoot down a US drone amid rising tensions over Gaza. Attacks extend to vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, impacting global trade routes and prompting international responses.