Israel at war: US Navy rebuffs new Red Sea air attack by Iran-backed Houthis

The Iran-backed and anti-Israel Houthis have launched another Red Sea drone-and-missile attack.  In Gaza, airstrikes and urban combat rocked Khan Yunis.

The guided-missile destroyer USS Mason, pictured, has shot down one drone and one anti-ship ballistic missile in the southern Red Sea that were fired by the Houthis, according to Central Command. Picture: Katrina Parker/US Navy/AFP

Welcome to The Weekend Australian's live coverage of the war between Israel and Hamas. 

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