The Israeli military has reported the killing of a Hamas commander in the Gaza Strip, linked to the October 7, 2023 attacks on Israeli border communities. Following the incident, Hamas launched additional rockets toward Israel. The situation remains tense as the Israeli forces increase operations against Hamas while ensuring civilian safety. Concurrently, U.S. forces have targeted Iranian-backed Houthi positions in Yemen amidst the regional fallout. Despite ongoing violence, Israel’s population grew in 2024.