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Middle East situation tracking (March 22)

< br > < b > Situation of the conflict: < br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. The US military launched a number of air strikes on the province of Hodeidah in Yemen. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. Market news: The Israeli Minister instructed the Israel Defense Forces to expand the buffer zone in the Gaza Strip. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 3. The Israeli Defense Minister said that the Israeli army has been instructed to seize more territory in the Gaza area. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 4. The Israeli military: successfully intercepted two launches from northern Gaza. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 5. According to the Associated Press: The United States will transfer two aircraft carriers to the Middle East next month. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 6. Israeli air strikes on a Gaza City home have killed 5 people. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 7. The Houthis say they attacked Israel's Ben Gurion airport and several US aircraft carrier escort warships. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 8. The Israeli army says it intercepted a missile from Yemen. < br > < b > In other cases: < br > < span class = "section-news" > 1. According to the Associated Press: The Israeli cabinet has voted to fire the Shin Bet leader. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 2. Israel strikes Syria's Palmyra airport again. < br > < class span = "section-news" > 3. According to the Jerusalem Post: Hezbollah-affiliated Lebanese newspaper Al Akhbar reports that Egyptian President Sisi said Egypt is ready to temporarily host 500,000 Gazans evacuated from Gaza. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 4. Iran's Supreme Leader: US threats to confront Iran alone will not have any effect. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 5. Hamas: Talks on the exchange of detainees have not stopped. < br > < span class = "section-news" > 6. Iraqi consulate in Istanbul shot, no casualties.