Israel approves Gaza seizure plan as Houthis vow to strike Israeli airports
In this episode of W News Extra, presented by Leigh-Ann Gerrans, Israel's security cabinet has reportedly approved a sweeping plan to seize all of Gaza and hold it indefinitely, as the military prepares for a major escalation in its war against Hamas. Meanwhile, Yemen's Houthi group has announced a campaign targeting Israeli airports. Also in the show: US President Donald Trump unveils a 100% tariff on foreign films, calling them a national security threat, and orders the reopening of the notorious Alcatraz prison to house violent offenders. As Britain kicks off a week of events marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we also take a lighter look at the biggest tech arguments couples have—ranging from phone use during meals to the eternal dishwasher debate—and celebrate Ethel Caterham, a 115-year-old British woman who has just been named the world's oldest living person.
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