War in the Middle East Live: Conflict enters second month as Houthis join war against Israel

28/03/2026 06:16 France 24

The war in the Middle East entered its second month on Saturday as attacks continued across the region and the United States insisted that its objectives will be achieved within two weeks. Tehran-backed Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for their first attack on Israel since the start of the war. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

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