The US military has launched airstrikes against pro-Iranian militia positions in Yemen and Syria, targeting weapon depots linked to Houthi rebels. This move follows alarming reports from the UN human rights office revealing that approximately 70% of casualties in Gaza are women and children, with the most affected group being children aged five to nine. The US Defense Department stated these operations aim to thwart threats to American and international vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Despite escalating tensions, the US will maintain military support for Israel.