The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 689 - Tanks spotted inside Gaza City ahead of planned op
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Aug 25, 2025 Emanuel Fabian, military correspondent for The Times of Israel, shares insights into recent Israeli airstrikes in Yemen, highlighting their civilian impact and the use of a novel cluster munition by the Houthis. He discusses the Israeli army's controversial uprooting of olive trees in Al-Mughayyar as a response to violence, raising issues of collective punishment. The conversation shifts to escalating military operations in Gaza City, revealing preparations for a significant offensive and the complexities surrounding hostage situations amid ongoing hostilities.
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Houthis Deployed Cluster Submunitions
- The Houthis used a missile with a cluster bomb warhead that disperses unguided submunitions over a wide area.
- Israel's interception methods remain the same but the new warhead increases indiscriminate risk to civilians.
Range Forces Weapon Tradeoffs
- The Houthis fire Iranian-made missiles but modify warheads and fuel to reach Israel's longer range.
- These modifications reduce submunition count and payload to extend flight distance.
Personal Sighting Of A Houthi Drone
- Amanda described her child seeing a car-sized unmanned vehicle flying overhead on Friday.
- Emanuel confirmed the Houthis launched an explosive drone that crossed into Israeli airspace and was intercepted.