Sivan 11, 5778, 5/25/2018
 UN Calls on Saudis to Allow Aid into YemenUN Security Council demands that Saudi Arabia lift its maritime controls on Yemen and allow entry of food, fuel and other supplies. Yemen Talks End Without AgreementYemen's exiled government and Houthi rebels end talks in Geneve without even agreeing on even a temporary ceasefire.Warring Yemen Parties Agree a Ceasefire is NeededYemen's warring parties agreed at peace talks on the need for a ceasefire, but fail to work out the details. Yemen's Al-Qaeda Leader Reportedly Killed in American AirstrikeYemeni officials say Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula leader Nasir al-Wuhayshi was killed in a suspected American drone strike. Houthis to Attend UN Peace Talks in GenevaHouthis say they will attend UN-backed peace talks planned for June 14 without preconditions. American Ambassador Met Houthis in OmanState Department confirms for the first time that Anne Patterson held talks with Yemen’s Houthi militia in Oman.Saudi Airstrikes Hit Edge of Yemeni Capital Sana'aSaudi-led strikes on Houthi arsenal send shrapnel flying into neighborhood, while Houthis shell UN aid ship seeking entry to Aden.Iran Claims Israeli Weapons Found in YemenIranian news agency claims Israeli weapons and ammunition were intercepted inside the Saudi embassy in the Yemeni capital. Joyous Return to 130-Year Old Eastern Jerusalem Synagogue77 years after Arab riots followed by British expulsion and apathy, Jews return to Yemenite Village synagogue on slopes of Mt. of Olives Houthis Agree to Take Part in Peace TalksThe leader of the Houthi rebels backs peace talks to take place next week in Geneva.Saudis Resume Airstrikes in Yemen After Ceasefire EndsSaudi Arabian-led coalition resumes airstrikes against Houthi rebels, hours after the expiry of a humanitarian truce. Fighting Continues in Yemen Despite CeasefireHouthis and a Saudi-led coalition continue to fight each other in Yemen. A ceasefire came into effect on Tuesday but has had little effect.Humanitarian Ceasefire Begins in YemenFive-day humanitarian truce between Saudi-led coalition and Houthi rebels takes effect.Four Al-Qaeda Members Killed in Drone Strike in YemenFour suspected members of Al-Qaeda killed in an apparent American drone strike on the Yemeni port city of Mukalla.Houthis Agree to Five-Day Humanitarian CeasefireHouthi rebels agree to five-day humanitarian ceasefire proposed by Saudi Arabia, warn they will respond to any violations. Arab Forces Vow to Target Houthi LeadersAfter Houthis target Saudi cities, coalition forces say they 'crossed a red line' and will pay dearly.Senior Al-Qaeda Leader Killed in Drone StrikeReports say senior commander in Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula killed in an American drone strike in Yemen.Yemen Asks International Community to Intervene Against HouthisYemen's ambassador to the UN asks for ground forces to save the country from Houthi rebels.Al Qaeda's Somali Hold Strengthened by Yemen Exodus600 Al Qaeda terrorists flee Yemen war for former stronghold of Somalia, while Kerry offers aid without specifying details. Iran Claims it Chased US Warship in Gulf of AdenIranian navy confronted US vessel and several aircraft, causing them to 'rapidly' change direction, off the coast of Yemen.Start of a Ground Op? Saudi Troops Reportedly Land in YemenYemeni government officials claim a small contingent of Arab coalition troops arrived in Aden to help fight Houthis; Saudis deny. UN Report: Iran Helping Houthis Since 2009UN report proves Iran has been shipping weapons to Yemen's Houthi rebels since at least 2009. US: Changes in Saudi Arabia Won't Dampen RelationsKing Salman replaced a number of ministers, in a move seen as bolstering the fight against Iran.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 the Throats' of Houthi Rebels in YemenDeclaring 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 Airstrikes in YemenUN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon voices concern after Saudi-led coalition renews airstrikes on Houthis.Saudi Arabia: We'll Continue to Stop Houthis in YemenSaudi 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 Arab 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 Surface-to-Air 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, According to ReportsIncreasingly open Iranian footprint in Yemen, as Hezbollah fighters reportedly operating alongside Iranian Revolutionary Guards.Yemen Battle Turning Into a US-Iran Proxy ShowdownEnd 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 Yemen; Flood of Refugees BeginsMass exodus as neighboring countries evacuate their citizens from the fighting; hundreds dead over the week in bombings.Yemen: Houthis Storm Presidential Palace, Seize Strategic PortHouthis seize Aden presidential palace and central neighborhood, as city controlling entry to Red Sea and Eilat starts to fall.Yemen Conflict Could be Good for Israel, Says ExpertThe 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. Regardless of Yemen Fallout, 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 Strategic Port of 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 Continue Until Hadi Can RuleSaudi 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 to PM: 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.Saudi Arabia Ramps 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? |
