Elul 22, 5776, 9/25/2016
In today's headlines: תג בכותרות
 Iranian Plane Breaches Saudi No-Fly Zone in YemenSaudis bomb runway at Sana'a airport to block Iranian plane from landing, amid fears Iran will further arm Houthis. ISIS Threatens to 'Cut Throats' of Houthi RebelsDeclaring their presence in the war-torn country, Islamic State terrorists announce intentions to 'slaughter' Shiite Houthi in Yemen. Iran Threatens Saudis After Aid Planes BlockedIran says Saudi jets stopped Iranian planes carrying 'humanitarian aid' to Yemen, as tensions between Sunni-Shi'ite rival states grow. Obama’s Last Red-Line: Blockade of Iranian Weapons to YemenThe all-too realistic scenarios that will follow if Obama fails to set a red line for Iranian arms supply to the Houthis. UN Chief Concerned Over Renewed Yemen AirstrikesUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voices concern after Saudi-led coalition renews airstrikes on Houthis. Saudi Arabia: We'll Continue to Stop HouthisSaudi ambassador says his country will continue to use force to stop Houthis from making advances in Yemen. Yemen's President Thanks Saudi Arabia for SupportYemen’s president Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi thanks Saudi Arabia after it announces the end of the operation in Yemen. Iran Welcomes End of Saudi Operation in YemenIran's foreign ministry says it welcomes the "halt to killing innocent and defenseless people" in Yemen.Saudi-led Coalition Ends Yemen Airstrike CampaignAirstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis comes to an end after 'achieving its goals,' with Saudis announcing new 'Operation Restoration of Hope.' Yemen Rejects Iran's 'Peace Plan'Yemen throws out 'four-point peace plan' submitted by Iran, which hopes to preserve the Houthis' military gains on the ground. 'We Won't Back Down', Vows Houthi Leader"Anyone who thinks we will surrender is dreaming," says Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi. Druze Lebanese Leader: Nasrallah Is an 'Ingrate'Lebanese Druze leader Walid Jumblatt over the weekend slammed Hezbollah for its support of Iran's assistance to Houthi rebels. Iran Readies for War, Raises Security LevelAs Iranian gears up for a possible showdown with Saudi Arabia over Yemen, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dismissed what “American threats." United States Sanctions 2 Top HouthisTreasury Department places two top figures in Yemen's Houthi rebellion on its sanctions blacklist. US Drone Kills Al-Qaeda in Yemen's Terror MuftiAQAP says one of its top leaders, who returned from Gitmo to terror, was killed in a US strike despite American evacuation from Yemen. US: Iran Trying to Smuggle Key Missiles to HouthisUS steps up intel and naval boarding to block Iran from providing missiles that would let Houthis foil Saudi-led airstrikes. Saudis: More than 500 Houthis Killed So FarSix Saudi servicemen have been killed since Saudi-led airstrikes in Yemen began. Saudi FM: we are not at war with Iran. Hezbollah 'Backing Houthi Rebels in Yemen'Increasingly open Iranian footprint in Yemen, as Hezbollah fighters reportedly operating alongside Iranian Revolutionary Guards.Yemen: US to Increase Aid to Anti-Houthi CoalitionEnd of US-Iranian rapprochement? US Deputy Secretary of State says weapons and intel backing to Saudi-coalition will be boosted.Saudi Arabia Pummels Houthis in YemenMass exodus as neighboring countries evacuate their citizens from the fighting; hundreds dead over the week in bombings.Iran-backed Houthis Seize Center of Key Port AdenHouthis seize Aden presidential palace and central neighborhood, as city controlling entry to Red Sea and Eilat starts to fall.Expert: Yemen Conflict Could be Good for IsraelThe Arab world could join forces to ward off Iran on its own, Dr. Dan Schueftan says - and help Israel in the process.Houthis Could Turn Yemen into a 'Saudi Vietnam'With homefield advantage and Iranian military advisers, Saudi Arabia might not be able to avoid getting bogged down. Egyptian Troops Show Commitment to Yemen WarEgypt has deepened its relationship with Saudi Arabia, and it's not all about the money. Yemen Fallout Aside, Erdogan En Route to TehranAfter Iranian parliamentarians threaten to cancel visit for 'domination' criticism, Erdogan says he will make tense visit anyway. Saudi-Led Ground Invasion of Yemen 'Within Days'Yemeni Foreign Minister said he expects nine member Arab coalition troops to be inside Yemen soon. Iran-Backed Houthi Conquest Escalates at AdenFierce clashes at southern port controlling entrance to Red Sea and Eilat; Houthis get help from ex-president as Saudi coalition strikes.Saudi Arabia: Yemen Airstrikes Will ContinueSaudi military spokesman says airstrikes in Yemen will continue until Yemeni President Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi is able to rule. New Arab-World Leader Emerges: Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia's offensive against the takeover of Yemen has established the kingdom as the leader of the Arab world. Senate Majority Leader: We're by Israel's SideSenate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, on a visit to Israel, said that both the Senate and the House backed Israel on the Iran issue.Braving Iranian Ire, Saudis Pummel Yemen Air ForceSaudi air strikes against Houthi-controlled Yemeni forces, which began just just three days ago, have had a devastating effect. Nasrallah: Israel Should be Targeted, Not YemenHezbollah leader blasts Saudi Arabia for launching airstrikes against Houthi rebels, saying it should lead a campaign against Israel.Saudis Ramp Up for Largest Campaign Since Gulf WarSaudi Arabia has an advanced military arsenal, and it hopes to send a message to Iran with those destructive capabilities in Yemen.Too Much InformationNow that “the Iran-backed Houthis” have entered our language, are their opponents the good guys? Who cares? Saudi Ambassador: Iran Backing HouthisSaudi Arabia’s ambassador to the United States says Iranian commanders and Hezbollah members are in Yemen advising the Houthi rebels. Erdogan: Iran Trying to Dominate the Middle EastTurkish President lashes out at Iran, says its efforts to dominate the Middle East are annoying Ankara. Pakistan May Join Saudi Yemen OffensivePakistan, the largest Sunni state by far with a strong military and nuclear weapons, says 'the matter is being examined.'Saudi Offensive Coincides with US ReengagementYoel Guzansky says that simultaneous US airstrikes in Iraq and Saudi strikes in Yemen almost certainly meant to roll back Iran’s influence.Iran: Saudis 'Will Pay for Invading Yemen'Iran on Thursday threatened Saudi Arabia that 'the smoke of the war in Yemen will reach the eyes of the Saudis.'Saudi Arabia Launches Operation in YemenSaudi Arabia and a coalition of regional allies launch a military operation against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.Yemen's President Flees as Houthis AdvanceYemen's President, Abd-Rabbu Mansour Hadi, flees his palace in Aden. No details known about his location. Saudis Ready for Yemen Deployment in Iran ShowdownSaudi Arabia dispatches heavy military equipment on Yemen border, ready to strike as Iran-backed Houthis edge towards key port of Aden.Houthis to Control Critical Naval ChokepointHouthis are a small step from surging south-ward to the Port of Aden, and controlling the Yemeni side of the critical Mandab Strait.Yemen: Worshippers Cursed Jews During BombingWorshippers in a Shiite Houthi mosque were busy wishing Death to America as a suicide bomber detonated himself on Friday.Iran Arms Houthis 500 Miles from MeccaIranian ship has unloaded 185 tons of weapons at Port Saleef to the Houthis, Tehran's Shiite proxies in Yemen. NY Times: Netanyahu Speech 'Exploitative Theater'Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu's speech on Iran 'offered nothing of substance that was new,' the New York Times intoned Thursday. Will the Last Jews of Yemen Be Able to Escape?Expert in touch with Sana'a's Jews warns of 'great danger' from Iranian backed Houthis taking control, details efforts to get them out. Yemenite Popular Army Founded Against HouthisHouthis continue to set sights on Aden to control access to Red Sea and Eilat, but tribes in south, Al-Qaeda preparing for bitter battle.Iran's Houthis Start Battle to Control Red SeaShi'ite Houthi militia, after replacing Yemen's government, launches conquest of strategic port city of Aden controlling Eilat access.Al Qaeda, Houthis Battle over Army Bases in YemenBattles rage over military and political power in Yemen; two bases captured near Sanaa and Shawba.Yemen on Brink of Civil War, Says UN EnvoyAl-Qaeda-linked fighters seized a large army base during a dawn attack, prompting airstrikes, as Iran-proxy Houthis struggle for control. US Evacuates Yemen EmbassyDiplomatic personnel have been relocated 'due to the ongoing political instability and the uncertain security situation.'Has Iran Conquered Yemen?Houthis loyal to Iran change constitution, establish security council, eye total control of Red Sea endangering Arabian Peninsula, Israel.Yemen's Houthi Rebels Take Over the GovernmentIranian-backed rebels in Yemen dissolve parliament, declare a 'new era.' Al-Qaeda: US Directs Iran-backed HouthisAQAP says US has been sharing intel on it with Houthi terrorists conquering Yemen with Iran's backing and threatening Israel. US Drone Kills Senior Al-Qaeda TerroristHarith al-Nadhari, a top Al-Qaeda terrorist who called for more terror attacks against France, killed in US drone strike Saturday. Could Iranian-Backed Rebels Threaten Eilat?The Houthi rebels in Yemen are trying to take over the strait of Bab el-Mandeb, thus allowing it to control Israel's southernmost naval bay. |
