As tensions escalate between Israel and Yemen's Houthi group. The Israeli military has claimed to have intercepted a missile launch from Yemen before it crossed into Israeli territory. The IDF has said in a statement that following the sirens that sounded in central Israel, a missile launch from Yemen was intercepted by the Israeli Air Force prior to crossing into Israeli territory on Saturday. Watch in for more details!

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The United States has been the key ally of Israel and Ukraine in their wars with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Russia respectively. However, the nature of the support to the warring nations has been different in its own way.&nbsp;
Be it in terms of military or financial aid, America has been defending Israel and Ukraine since the beginning of the wars as it shares good relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr <a href="https://www.wionews.com/search?title=zelensky" rel="dofollow">Zelensky </a>and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.&nbsp;
In comparison, Netanyahu defies US President Joe Biden more bluntly than Zelensky, as the Ukrainian president has been more sympathetic since the war started.&nbsp;
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Despite the US talks and advice, Zelensky has not been taking meaningful steps to achieve a realistic ceasefire with Russia. However, he is hoping to reclaim all of Ukraine's lost territory by force.&nbsp;
<h2>US support to Ukraine</h2>
The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on now for more than two years, in which Washington has been playing a key role in providing military aid to Ukraine in its fight with one of the world's most powerful militaries.&nbsp;
Since 2022, the US Congress has passed five bills and provided a total of USD 175 billion, mostly for intelligence, weapons, and training.&nbsp;
A major shift in US support for Ukraine came to light when the Biden administration authorised Kyiv to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia.&nbsp;
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This came after Russia positioned North Korean troops along Ukraine's northern border to try to reclaim hundreds of miles of territory seized by Ukrainian forces.&nbsp;
However, now the situation can change in a larger perspective with Donald Trump coming into the picture as he will soon take over the US administration.&nbsp;
President-elect Trump's foreign policy approach has always been more isolationist, stressing a focus on "America First".&nbsp;
This can further affect the wide foreign interventions, especially in Europe and Ukraine. After returning to office, his position on support to Ukraine and NATO could shift, which can further reduce US aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia.&nbsp;
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<h2>US support to Israel&nbsp;</h2>
As compared to the past decades, US military aid to Israel has been the highest amid its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In the escalating war, over 40,000 Palestinians have died, the United Nations and the Gaza health ministry stated.&nbsp;
The war began on October 7, last year, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis and taking hundreds of people hostage in Gaza.&nbsp;
Following that, the war has escalated into a wider region, and now, it is not just with Hamas, but also with Hezbollah and Iran.&nbsp;
The US has spent at least USD 17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war began, according to a report for Brown University&rsquo;s Costs of War project published in October.&nbsp;
The US, however, is bound by the Leahy Law, which means that the country cannot provide security assistance to foreign governments or groups that commit gross human rights violations.&nbsp;
However, some legal scholars have alleged that America has not applied the law in the case of Israel as it has with other West Asian countries.&nbsp;
<h2>Wider point of view</h2>
Some US and Israeli analysts have argued that Washington's aid to Israel should be reevaluated because Israel is now a wealthy country, the fourteenth richest per capita and one of the most advanced militaries in the world.
In May 2024, CFR Senior Fellow Steven A. Cook said that US military aid should be phased out over ten years and replaced with a series of bilateral agreements on security cooperation.&nbsp;
Late Martin S. Indyk, former US ambassador to Israel and CFR Distinguished Fellow, also called for alteration of the aid.&nbsp;
&ldquo;The US-Israel relationship would be a lot healthier without this dependence. Time for Israel at seventy-five to stand on its own two feet,&rdquo; he posted on X in June last year.
Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war has taken a shift weeks before Donald Trump takes over the US administration, as Joe Biden rushes out billions of dollars more in military aid to Ukraine.&nbsp;
Recently, Trump has been insisting that Russia and Ukraine immediately reach a ceasefire, saying that Ukraine should probably prepare to receive less US military aid.&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World: America has been defending Israel and Ukraine since the beginning of the wars as it shares good relations with Ukrainian President and Israeli Prime Minister. 

The United States has been the key ally of Israel and Ukraine in their wars with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Russia respectively. However, the nature of the support to the warring nations has been different in its own way. Be it in terms of military or financial aid, America has been defending Israel and Ukraine since the beginning of the wars as it shares good relations with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. In comparison, Netanyahu defies US President Joe Biden more bluntly than Zelensky, as the Ukrainian president has been more sympathetic since the war started. Also read: Watch: Israel uses US THAAD system for first time to intercept Houthi missile. What is it? Despite the US talks and advice, Zelensky has not been taking meaningful steps to achieve a realistic ceasefire with Russia. However, he is hoping to reclaim all of Ukraine's lost territory by force. US support to Ukraine The Russia-Ukraine war has been going on now for more than two years, in which Washington has been playing a key role in providing military aid to Ukraine in its fight with one of the world's most powerful militaries. Since 2022, the US Congress has passed five bills and provided a total of USD 175 billion, mostly for intelligence, weapons, and training. A major shift in US support for Ukraine came to light when the Biden administration authorised Kyiv to use US-supplied long-range missiles to strike deeper inside Russia. Also read: Ukraine war: US Prez Biden to announce $1.25 bn military aid for Kyiv This came after Russia positioned North Korean troops along Ukraine's northern border to try to reclaim hundreds of miles of territory seized by Ukrainian forces. However, now the situation can change in a larger perspective with Donald Trump coming into the picture as he will soon take over the US administration. President-elect Trump's foreign policy approach has always been more isolationist, stressing a focus on "America First". This can further affect the wide foreign interventions, especially in Europe and Ukraine. After returning to office, his position on support to Ukraine and NATO could shift, which can further reduce US aid to Ukraine in its war with Russia. Also read: Russia sentences singer to 5.5 years in jail for criticising Ukraine offensive US support to Israel As compared to the past decades, US military aid to Israel has been the highest amid its war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip. In the escalating war, over 40,000 Palestinians have died, the United Nations and the Gaza health ministry stated. The war began on October 7, last year, when Hamas attacked southern Israel, killing approximately 1,200 Israelis and taking hundreds of people hostage in Gaza. Following that, the war has escalated into a wider region, and now, it is not just with Hamas, but also with Hezbollah and Iran. The US has spent at least USD 17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war began, according to a report for Brown University’s Costs of War project published in October. The US, however, is bound by the Leahy Law, which means that the country cannot provide security assistance to foreign governments or groups that commit gross human rights violations. However, some legal scholars have alleged that America has not applied the law in the case of Israel as it has with other West Asian countries. Wider point of view Some US and Israeli analysts have argued that Washington's aid to Israel should be reevaluated because Israel is now a wealthy country, the fourteenth richest per capita and one of the most advanced militaries in the world. In May 2024, CFR Senior Fellow Steven A. Cook said that US military aid should be phased out over ten years and replaced with a series of bilateral agreements on security cooperation. Late Martin S. Indyk, former US ambassador to Israel and CFR Distinguished Fellow, also called for alteration of the aid. “The US-Israel relationship would be a lot healthier without this dependence. Time for Israel at seventy-five to stand on its own two feet,” he posted on X in June last year. Meanwhile, the Russia-Ukraine war has taken a shift weeks before Donald Trump takes over the US administration, as Joe Biden rushes out billions of dollars more in military aid to Ukraine. Recently, Trump has been insisting that Russia and Ukraine immediately reach a ceasefire, saying that Ukraine should probably prepare to receive less US military aid. (With inputs from agencies)

How US support strengthened Israel and Ukraine in their wars

Israel- Houthi fighting intensifies amid deadly air strike

Israel- Houthi Fighting Intensifies Amid Deadly Air Strike

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/tags/israel" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Israel</a>, for the first time, used the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-to-send-thaad-to-israel-what-you-should-know-about-this-powerful-missile-defence-system-767195">American Terminal High Altitude Area Defense</a> (THAAD) missile defence system to intercept a ballistic missile launched from Yemen on Friday (Dec 27), The Times of Israel reported.&nbsp;
The missile was fired by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, according to reports.
The US deployed the THAAD system in Israel in October. This marks the first time, Israel used the system to intercept a ballistic missile.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-terrorist-stronghold-israeli-forces-evacuate-kamal-adwan-hospital-in-northern-gaza-8571717" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Also read: Israeli forces evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza</a>
The footage of the system launch was circulated on social media, in which an American soldier was heard saying, "Eighteen years I've been waiting for this."&nbsp;
Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media.
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מערכת ה- THAAD האמריקנית לקחה חלק ביירוט הטיל הבליסטי ששוגר אמש מתימן. אפשר לשמוע את אחד החיילים האמריקניים מתרגש "18 שנים חיכיתי לזה" <a href="https://t.co/s4VoMfMhaF">pic.twitter.com/s4VoMfMhaF</a>
&mdash; איתי בלומנטל 🇮🇱 Itay Blumental (@ItayBlumental) <a href="https://twitter.com/ItayBlumental/status/1872649121498296761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
The THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System was used to try to intercept the missile and an analysis would determine THAAD's success, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, reported The Times of Israel.&nbsp;
However, Israel did not claim whether they used an Israeli or an American system.&nbsp;
The IDF said the Houthi missile was intercepted by air defenses, without specifying if this was an Israeli or American system.
<h2 class="left">What is the THAAD System?</h2>
Following Iran's October 1 ballistic missile attack, the US deployed a THAAD battery in Israel. The system is capable of intercepting missiles both inside and outside of the Earth's atmosphere.&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/west-asia-crisis-houthis-uncover-mossad-cia-spy-network-as-israel-shifts-focus-to-yemen-8566732" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Also read: Houthis &lsquo;uncover&rsquo; Mossad, CIA spy network as Israel shifts focus to Yemen</a>
THAAD relies on kinetic energy to neutralise threats and destroy incoming missiles through impact rather than an explosive warhead.
Further, a standard THAAD battery includes six truck-mounted launchers and each of them is capable of holding up to eight interceptors, along with a radar and a fire control system.&nbsp;
The system can detect threats from a range of 870 to 3,000 kilometres.&nbsp;
In the past eight days, this is the fifth such attack by the Iran-backed Houthi group on Israel.
&nbsp;Houthis had earlier claimed to have targeted Ben Gurion Airport after which Israel retaliated and launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the Hezyaz power plant and infrastructure at <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/who-chief-tedros-narrowly-escaped-israeli-attack-on-yemen-airport-8573279">Sanaa International Airport</a>.
Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System was used to try to intercept the missile and an analysis would determine THAAD's success.

Israel, for the first time, used the American Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defence system to intercept a ballistic missile launched from Yemen on Friday (Dec 27), The Times of Israel reported. The missile was fired by the Iran-backed Houthi rebels, according to reports. The US deployed the THAAD system in Israel in October. This marks the first time, Israel used the system to intercept a ballistic missile. Also read: Israeli forces evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza The footage of the system launch was circulated on social media, in which an American soldier was heard saying, "Eighteen years I've been waiting for this." Disclaimer: WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of photos and videos shared on social media. מערכת ה- THAAD האמריקנית לקחה חלק ביירוט הטיל הבליסטי ששוגר אמש מתימן. אפשר לשמוע את אחד החיילים האמריקניים מתרגש "18 שנים חיכיתי לזה" pic.twitter.com/s4VoMfMhaF — איתי בלומנטל 🇮🇱 Itay Blumental (@ItayBlumental) December 27, 2024 The THAAD, or Terminal High Altitude Area Defense System was used to try to intercept the missile and an analysis would determine THAAD's success, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, reported The Times of Israel. However, Israel did not claim whether they used an Israeli or an American system. The IDF said the Houthi missile was intercepted by air defenses, without specifying if this was an Israeli or American system. What is the THAAD System? Following Iran's October 1 ballistic missile attack, the US deployed a THAAD battery in Israel. The system is capable of intercepting missiles both inside and outside of the Earth's atmosphere. Also read: Houthis ‘uncover’ Mossad, CIA spy network as Israel shifts focus to Yemen THAAD relies on kinetic energy to neutralise threats and destroy incoming missiles through impact rather than an explosive warhead. Further, a standard THAAD battery includes six truck-mounted launchers and each of them is capable of holding up to eight interceptors, along with a radar and a fire control system. The system can detect threats from a range of 870 to 3,000 kilometres. In the past eight days, this is the fifth such attack by the Iran-backed Houthi group on Israel. Houthis had earlier claimed to have targeted Ben Gurion Airport after which Israel retaliated and launched strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the Hezyaz power plant and infrastructure at Sanaa International Airport. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Watch: Israel uses US THAAD system for first time to intercept Houthi missile. What is it?

The Israeli military unleashed a significant air assault on parts of Yemen controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia in retaliation for the group’s missile attacks against Israel, striking back at an adversary more than a thousand miles away.

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Israeli forces evacuated one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals on Friday (Dec 27), according to the medics. Further, all kinds of communications were disabled with Palestinian medical staff, patients and journalists.&nbsp;
Kamal Adwan Hospital located in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, was evacuated by the Israeli occupation forces.&nbsp;
The head of the nursing department at the hospital, Eid Sabbah, said that at around 7 pm, the military gave the administration 15 minutes to evacuate patients and staff into its courtyard.
Following this, the Israeli military entered the hospital and evacuated the remaining patients, Sabbah said.
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Earlier today, the Israeli military said that it was carrying out an operation in the area of the hospital, which it called a "Hamas terrorist stronghold".
It added that the troops had "facilitated the secure evacuation of civilians, patients and medical personnel" from the hospital before beginning the operation.&nbsp;
The Israeli military, however, did not mention where the patients would be taken. However, earlier this week, an Israeli official said that they intend to relocate the people at the Kamal Adwan Hospital to the nearby Indonesian hospital.&nbsp;
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"It's dangerous because there are patients in the ICU department in a coma and in need of ventilation machines and moving them will put them in danger," Dr Sabbah said, adding, "If the army intends to continue removing these patients, they will need specialised vehicles."
This comes a day after an Israeli air strike on the hospital killed approximately 50 people, including five Palestinians staff members of the hospital.&nbsp;
A building opposite the hospital was targeted by Israeli warplanes, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya said, adding that the attack led to the death of a paediatrician and a lab technician, as well as their families.
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<h2>Hamas remains the obstacle</h2>
As the ceasefire talks continue between Israel and Hamas, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on Friday said that Hamas remains the main obstacle to a deal.&nbsp;
He stressed that the US efforts to secure a deal continue and that it will not give up.&nbsp;
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&ldquo;It is because of Hamas throwing up obstacles or refusing to move on any of these details that we are still not at a conclusion,&rdquo; Kirby says during a press briefing.
&ldquo;We&rsquo;re very, very close,&rdquo; he added.
Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos.
(With inputs from agencies)

World: The head of the nursing department at the Kamal Adwan Hospital, said that the military gave the administration 15 minutes to evacuate patients and staff into its courtyard.

Israeli forces evacuated one of northern Gaza's last functioning hospitals on Friday (Dec 27), according to the medics. Further, all kinds of communications were disabled with Palestinian medical staff, patients and journalists. Kamal Adwan Hospital located in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, was evacuated by the Israeli occupation forces. The head of the nursing department at the hospital, Eid Sabbah, said that at around 7 pm, the military gave the administration 15 minutes to evacuate patients and staff into its courtyard. Following this, the Israeli military entered the hospital and evacuated the remaining patients, Sabbah said. Also read: Three-week old baby girl freezes to death in Gaza while Israel and Hamas trade blame for ceasefire delay Earlier today, the Israeli military said that it was carrying out an operation in the area of the hospital, which it called a "Hamas terrorist stronghold". It added that the troops had "facilitated the secure evacuation of civilians, patients and medical personnel" from the hospital before beginning the operation. The Israeli military, however, did not mention where the patients would be taken. However, earlier this week, an Israeli official said that they intend to relocate the people at the Kamal Adwan Hospital to the nearby Indonesian hospital. Also read: West Asia crisis: Israel launches multiple strikes in Yemen, three killed "It's dangerous because there are patients in the ICU department in a coma and in need of ventilation machines and moving them will put them in danger," Dr Sabbah said, adding, "If the army intends to continue removing these patients, they will need specialised vehicles." This comes a day after an Israeli air strike on the hospital killed approximately 50 people, including five Palestinians staff members of the hospital. A building opposite the hospital was targeted by Israeli warplanes, Dr Hussam Abu Safiya said, adding that the attack led to the death of a paediatrician and a lab technician, as well as their families. Also read: Only 12 aid trucks reached starving civilians in northern Gaza since October, reveals Oxfam Hamas remains the obstacle As the ceasefire talks continue between Israel and Hamas, White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby on Friday said that Hamas remains the main obstacle to a deal. He stressed that the US efforts to secure a deal continue and that it will not give up. Also read: US launches retaliatory strike on Houthi targets in Yemen after attack on Israel's Tel Aviv “It is because of Hamas throwing up obstacles or refusing to move on any of these details that we are still not at a conclusion,” Kirby says during a press briefing. “We’re very, very close,” he added. Disclaimer: WION takes the utmost care to accurately and responsibly report conflicts in West Asia involving Israel, Iran, Syria, Iraq, and non-state actors like the Islamic State, among others. In this context, claims and counterclaims are being made online and offline. WION cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, social media posts, photos, and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

Israeli forces evacuate Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza

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Shaken by the events of October 7 and wary of further attacks, Israel relaxed safeguards for noncombatants, permitting strikes that could risk the lives of up to 20 people per attack. The result was one of the most devastating bombardments of the 21st century.

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#Gravitas The IDF has seized over 85,000 Hezbollah weapons from over 30 villages in Southern Lebanon. The IDF further said that 75% of Hezbollah’s short-range rockets and 70% of strategic weapons have been destroyed. Watch in for more details!

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