Yemen’s Houthis Threaten The US And Israel; France Says UNIFIL Should Replace IDF

Top stories: 1) The looming deadline, as part of which Hamas is required to release all of the hostages by Saturday noon, with the Israeli Defense Establishment preparing for all contingencies. 2) France is calling on Israel to allow UNIFIL to replace the IDF in Lebanon – after the U.S. consented Israel maintain five strategic military outposts in Southern Lebanon. 3) Iran voices outrage over reports that Israel is preparing to strike its nuclear infrastructure.