A Houthi missile struck Ben-Gurion airport Sunday for the first time since the war began, briefly closing it just as Israel voted to expand Gaza operations.

Stay tuned for all the LIVE updates on the Israel as touble loomes in West Asia, following missile strikes from Yemen and Israel going in a strong offensive against the Palestine in the Gaza Strip.  The plan is part of Israel's efforts to increase pressure on Hamas to free hostages and negotiate a ceasefire on Israel's terms.

It is not clear how the Israeli prime minister’s plan to add tens of thousands of soldiers will fundamentally alter a dynamic seen over 18 months of conflict.