Saudi Airports Hit as Middle East Conflict Persists on Hamas Attack Anniversary

Saudi Arabia reported attacks on two of its airports, with three people sustaining light injuries. The incidents occurred on Monday, as Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for firing missiles and drones at Saudi targets. The airports in Najran and Jizan were damaged, according to the Saudi General Authority of Civil Aviation, though the statement did not explicitly blame the Houthis. The assaults are part of an ongoing conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, with the kingdom aiming to secure Red Sea shipping lanes critical for oil exports.

In Gaza, an Israeli airstrike killed one person and severely injured another near a densely populated municipal park. The Israeli military stated it targeted a militant but provided no further details. The strike occurred despite a ceasefire that has been in place for nearly a year, during which over 1,460 Palestinians have been killed, per Gaza's Health Ministry.

Israel is observing the three-year anniversary of Hamas' deadly October 7, 2023, attack, which killed around 1,200 people and took 251 hostages. The commemoration began on Monday, with more events scheduled for Wednesday. The attack has left deep scars in Israel, particularly in communities near the Gaza border, where residents continue to grapple with lingering trauma and security concerns.