January 11, 2024 12:08 am | Updated 08:24 am ISTWith the Gaza war having reached its three-month mark, it has spread dangerously to Lebanon, Iraq, Yemen and even Iran. And, on January 4, the United States announced the targeted killing of the head of an Iran-affiliated militia in Baghdad that has been attacking American targets since the beginning of the Gaza war. The Houthis have demanded that humanitarian assistance be provided urgently to the beleaguered Palestinians in Gaza. There are concerns that al-Arouri’s killing was carried out to proclaim some success in the war on Hamas. Palestinian interests and regional peace require robust and pro-active Saudi initiatives, which have been missing so far.

Source: The Hindu January 10, 2024 20:11 UTC