The Take Brief: Houthis launch attacks on Israel, Israeli soldiers accused of torturing toddler
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Mar 29, 2026 
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera correspondent in Gaza City reporting on the humanitarian crisis. Nida Ibrahim, Al Jazeera correspondent covering Houthi missile activity and regional security. Tohid Asadi, Al Jazeera correspondent in Iran on the airstrike campaign. They discuss Houthi attacks on Israel, threats to maritime routes, damage to Gaza’s water infrastructure, expanded operations in Lebanon, and allegations of harm to a toddler.
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Weekly Toll Shows High Gaza Casualty Numbers
- The episode situates these events 179 days into a ceasefire and reports at least 692 Palestinians killed in Gaza that week.
- The show also cites a cumulative death toll of 72,268 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023, framing the scale of the ongoing crisis.
Airstrike Campaign Hits Residential Areas in Iran
- Airstrikes by the US and Israel on Iran have continued for about a month, producing explosions even in residential areas of Tehran.
- Tohid Asadi reports nearly 2,000 killed and strikes spreading to cities like Isfahan with activated air defenses, showing the campaign is broadening beyond military targets.
Houthis Enter Conflict To Bolster Iran's Leverage
- The Houthi movement announced joining the war and launched missile attacks toward Israel, which Israel says intercepted.
- Nida Ibrahim explains the move as retaliation for strikes on Iranian nuclear sites and a way to strengthen Iran's negotiating position with the US.