Saudi Arabia's Defense Crisis Amid Houthi Attacks

Saudi Arabia is grappling with a critical shortage of missile interceptors due to intensified Houthi attacks from Yemen, forcing a strategic shift to protect key infrastructure. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly increasing security measures amid assassination fears. Plans for Gaza's post-war governance and reconstruction, led by a US-backed board, are set to accelerate after upcoming Israeli and US elections, involving preparations for a Palestinian administration and stabilization force. The report also covers the denial of a German journalist's Israeli work visa over her anti-Israel writings, a Berlin shop owner facing vandalism for displaying anti-antisemitism posters, and comedian Jerry Seinfeld being heckled for his support of Israel. Domestically, opposition leader Yair Lapid clarified coalition stances, while Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana urged a pardon for Prime Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. A corruption probe has led to the arrest of Kfar Saba's mayor.

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Sources:
- Maariv News Flash: https://www.maariv.co.il/breaking-news/article-1376302
- World Israel News: https://worldisraelnews.com/saudis-lacking-interceptors-as-houthis-pound-kingdom-report/
- JPost.com - Homepage: https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-911389
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- The Times of Israel: https://www.timesofisrael.com/seven-women-set-to-take-rabbinical-exams-after-rabbinate-pledges-equal-conditions/

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