European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said Wednesday she will seek sanctions and a partial trade suspension against Israel over the war in Gaza .

The 27-nation EU is deeply divided in its approach to Israel and the Palestinians, and it’s unclear whether a majority will be found to endorse the sanctions and trade measures.

Meanwhile, Israel conducted heavy airstrikes targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen's capital Wednesday. The Houthis said the strikes hit a fuel station in Sanaa and a government facility outside the city. Israel confirmed it launched the airstrikes and that it was targeting the Houthis. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

In Qatar, emergency personnel dug through the rubble left by an Israeli attack on Hamas’ political leaders who had gathered

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