Albanian smugglers are exploiting TikTok to market "package deals" for migrants aiming for Britain, offering accommodation and cash jobs starting at £2,500. These ads, using professional marketing tactics, promise secure journeys and involve middlemen linking migrants to larger criminal networks. The Home Office is escalating arrests for illegal working and working with social media to take down these ads.

In Israel, the US deployed the THAAD missile defense system for the first time to intercept a projectile from Yemen, following airstrikes on Houthi positions. This move signifies a notable increase in US support for Israel amid rising regional tensions. The UN has voiced concerns over the effects of Israeli strikes on civilian infrastructure, especially Sanaa International Airport, which is vital for humanitarian efforts in Yemen. Houthi rebels continue to target Israel and the US, leading to a stronger military presence in the area.

The Digest, 12/28/2024 @700AM, CDT

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