https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/middleeast/live-news/israel-hamas-war-gaza-news-02-04-24/index.html

Houthi rebels say they will "meet escalation with escalation" after the US and UK carried out strikes on at least 30 Houthi targets in Yemen. The group has been attacking shipping in response to Israel's war in Gaza.

The strikes mark a second day of major US operations against Iran-linked groups in the Middle East. On Friday, the US struck dozens of targets in Iraq and Syria in retaliation to a drone strike that killed three American soldiers in Jordan.

Israel’s far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir told the WSJ that US President Joe Biden is not fully supporting Israel's campaign against Hamas. Another cabinet member called the comments "irresponsible."

Thousands of Israelis protested on Saturday demanding a change of government and the return of hostages held by Hamas. Some called for the removal of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, chanting "guilty, guilty, guilty!”