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European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen plans to seek sanctions and trade suspensions against Israel over Gaza, amid ongoing violence including Israeli airstrikes in Yemen killing dozens, attacks on Qatar's Hamas leadership, and regional tensions involving Hezbollah and the UAE. The conflict has caused mass displacement in Gaza, international condemnations, and strategic shifts in Middle East diplomacy.
Donald Trump criticized Joe Biden for ordering airstrikes in Yemen and accused Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin of running the war from a hospital room, while Democrats and progressives in Congress condemned the strikes as unconstitutional and unauthorized. The US, UK, and allies launched over 100 precision missiles at Houthi targets in response to attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea, drawing condemnation from Turkey, Iran, and Russia. The strikes come amid escalating tensions in the region and criticism over lack of congressional approval.