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UN suspends aid efforts in Houthi stronghold in Yemen

United Nations announces it has halted its humanitarian operations in Yemen’s Houthi rebel stronghold, following the detention of eight additional UN staff members.

UN suspends aid efforts in Houthi stronghold in Yemen

2,500 years old

Ancient arrowheads from Yemen uncovered in Israel's Negev

Antiquities Authority excavation in southern Israel uncovers ancient grave containing remains of a merchant caravan; researchers believe the caravans traded frankincense and myrrh and possibly women as well.

Ancient arrowheads from Yemen uncovered in Israel's Negev

Houthis condemn terrorist classification by the US

Houthi rebels claim the US decision to reclassify them as a Foreign Terrorist Organization is an attempt to "demonstrate bias towards Israel in the ongoing Gaza conflict."

Houthis condemn terrorist classification by the US

UN-backed Yemeni government:

'Strike the Houthis while Iran is weak'

Aidarus al-Zoubaidi, vice president of Yemen’s UN-backed government, calls on the West to act decisively to target the Houthi leadership while Iran is politically weakened: They have one remaining domain and that is Yemen. Now is the time to counter the Houthis.

'Strike the Houthis while Iran is weak'

Houthi leader:

'We will respond to any foolish act committed against Yemen'

Mohammed Ali al-Houthi, senior leader of the Houthi rebels, says the rebels will monitor the implementation of the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, and will prepare for future rounds of fighting against Israel.

'We will respond to any foolish act committed against Yemen'

Houthis warn of 'consequences' for Yemen attacks during ceasefire

Houthi rebels claim responsibility for attack on a US aircraft carrier, issue warning about the “consequences” of any retaliation during the anticipated Gaza ceasefire.

Houthis warn of 'consequences' for Yemen attacks during ceasefire

Twice in a day:

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by IAF

Sirens sounded Saturday morning in central Israel and Jerusalem, and in the afternoon in Eilat and the Arava.

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted by IAF

Over support for Houthis

US sanctions Yemen Kuwait Bank

US Treasury announces sanctions on Yemen Kuwait Bank, alleging it facilitated the Houthis’ misuse of Yemen’s banking system to launder money.

US sanctions Yemen Kuwait Bank

Missile from Yemen intercepted:

Homes damaged in the Jerusalem region

Sirens sounded shortly after 3:00 a.m. in towns throughout Gush Dan, Shfela, and Lachish regions after a missile was launched from Yemen. Falling debris damaged homes near Jerusalem.

Homes damaged in the Jerusalem region

Missile launched from Yemen causes sirens in much of north

Sirens heard in Samaria communities after attack from Yemen.

Missile launched from Yemen causes sirens in much of north

In first since attack on Yemen:

Houthi UAV shot down over southern Israel

IAF intercepts UAV launched by Houthis, three days after massive attack on terror targets in Yemen.

Houthi UAV shot down over southern Israel

CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Red Sea

Gen. Michael Erik Kurilla, Commander of United States Central Command, visits USS Harry S. Truman which is operating in the Red Sea as part of ongoing operations against the Houthis.

CENTCOM commander visits aircraft carrier in Red Sea

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

The IDF released recordings of the radio communications as well as footage from the aerial refueling operation during the strike.

New footage from Israel's strikes on Yemen

Yemen:

At least 10 dead in explosion in gas station in Al-Bayda province

Explosion at a gas station in Yemen's central province of Al-Bayda kills at least 10 and wounds more than 65 others. The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

At least 10 dead in explosion in gas station in Al-Bayda province

Watch:

Exclusive footage from IDF strikes in Yemen

IDF publishes footage from the IDF’s strike against targets of the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Exclusive footage from IDF strikes in Yemen

IDF confirms:

IAF struck Houthi targets in Yemen

Strikes were carried out against targets in the Harf Sufyan District in the north and the capital Sana'a near the Houthis' weekly rally for Gaza.

IAF struck Houthi targets in Yemen

Report:

IDF enlisted dozens of Yemeni olim to help combat Houthis

The IDF has enlisted speakers of the Yemeni dialect who have immigrated to Israel or were raised in Yemini households to assist in collecting intelligence and understanding the Yemeni language and culture.

IDF enlisted dozens of Yemeni olim to help combat Houthis

Sirens in Hadera area

Missile fired from Yemen successfully intercepted

Sirens warning of rocket and missile fire activated in Talmei Elazar in the Hadera area. Surface-to-surface missile from Yemen successfully intercepted.

Missile fired from Yemen successfully intercepted

US message to Israel:

Attacks on Houthis will intensify until Biden's term concludes

Report: Senior US officials told Israeli officials that, until the Biden administration concludes its term on January 20, the United States intends to intensify its strikes against the Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Attacks on Houthis will intensify until Biden's term concludes

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and Shfela

Sirens sounded in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and the Shfela following a launch from Yemen. IDF says the missile was intercepted. Fragments fall in Modi'in. 12 people treated for injuries sustained on the way to shelter.

Sirens in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Gush Dan and Shfela

In Yemen:

US Army strikes Houthi facilities used to attack vessels

US Army announces it struck several Houthi targets in Yemen over two days, part of CENTCOM's effort to degrade Houthi efforts to threaten regional partners and military and merchant vessels in the region.

US Army strikes Houthi facilities used to attack vessels

Sirens in central Israel

IAF intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Sirens activated in dozens of cities in central Israel after missile launched from Yemen. Fragments from interception found in Beit Shemesh. The sirens followed US and British strikes in Yemen.

IAF intercepts missile fired from Yemen

Over Shabbat: Projectiles towards Israel from Gaza and Yemen

Projectile launched from Yemen intercepted outside Israel just after 2:00 a.m., two projectiles from Gaza intercepted an hour before Shabbat concludes.

Over Shabbat: Projectiles towards Israel from Gaza and Yemen

Strike on Houthi targets reported in Yemen's capital

Al-Arabiya reports the strike in Sanaa targeted Houthi weapons manufacturing workshops. The Houthis blame the US Army for the latest strike, which follows Israel's strikes on Thursday.

Strike on Houthi targets reported in Yemen's capital

'What a disgrace'

Foreign Ministry blasts UN chief's condemnation of Yemen strikes

Israel's Foreign Ministry blasts UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who criticized Israel’s strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, while failing to mention that the Houthi missile attacks on Israel.

Foreign Ministry blasts UN chief's condemnation of Yemen strikes

For the first time:

US THAAD system successfully intercepts Houthi missile

The US-supplied Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system, which has been stationed in Israel since October, successfully intercepted the missile fired by Houthi rebels early Friday morning.

US THAAD system successfully intercepts Houthi missile

Photos:

Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

IDF Spokesperson’s Unit publishes photos of the preparations and the takeoff of Israel Air Force planes for Thursday’s strikes in Yemen.

Preparations and takeoff of IAF planes for strikes in Yemen

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea

Sirens sounded in many towns across central Israel, the Shfela (Lowlands) and Judea. IDF says missile from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory. 18 people treated for injuries suffered on the way to shelter, two treated for anxiety.

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea

UN chief condemns Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen are “especially alarming”, calls "for all parties concerned to cease all military actions and exercise utmost restraint."

UN chief condemns Israel’s strikes against Houthis in Yemen

WHO chief was in Sanaa airport during Israeli strike

Tedros Ghebreyesus claims he was meters away from the location struck by Israeli jets in the Sanaa International Airport.

WHO chief was in Sanaa airport during Israeli strike

In broad daylight

IDF confirms: Israel strikes Sanaa International Airport

Yemini sources are accusing Israel of being behind the strikes, which hit the Sanaa International Airport, the port of Hudaydah, and a power plant in Haziz, south of the capital.

IDF confirms: Israel strikes Sanaa International Airport

UAV from Yemen lands near Ashkelon

A UAV launched by the Houthi terrorist rebels in Yemen set off sirens on Wednesday evening in the Ashkelon area. The aircraft crashed in an open area and no one was injured.

UAV from Yemen lands near Ashkelon

MK Liberman:

'We need to deal the Houthis a crushing blow'

After second consecutive day of early-morning Houthi missile launch, MK Avigdor Liberman urges: 'We need to deal the Houthis and Iran a crushing blow - now!'

'We need to deal the Houthis a crushing blow'

Ehud Yaari:

'Aim at what will truly agitate the Houthis'

'Israel must change its aggressive approach in Yemen and focus on steps that will undermine the Houthis' status in the region,' Arab affairs commentator recommends.

'Aim at what will truly agitate the Houthis'

We heard a loud boom, large piece of shrapnel fell by our window

'A piece of shrapnel fell in our garden and we saw the damage it caused to our property; scared to think what it could do to people,' says Mor Steinberg-Golan, from Be'er Yaakov.

We heard a loud boom, large piece of shrapnel fell by our window

Second night in a row:

Sirens in central Israel due to a rocket launched from Yemen

Sirens activated in central Israel, the Shfela and Judea, following a launch from Yemen. IDF confirms one rocket was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. Debris from interception falls in Be'er Ya'akov, no injuries reported.

Sirens in central Israel due to a rocket launched from Yemen

Defense Minister:

We'll deal with the Houthi leaders in Sana'a and in all of Yemen

Defense Minister Israel Katz visits Arrow missile defense battery which intercepted a ballistic missile launched by the Houthis in Yemen. 'Whoever sponsors Houthi terror will pay the price.'

We'll deal with the Houthi leaders in Sana'a and in all of Yemen

Israel aims for European nations to name Houthis as terror group

Following increase in Houthi attacks on Israel, Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar working to advance international recognition of Houthi rebels as a terror organization. 'Houthis continue to disrupt regional stability, present a challenge to world order.'

Israel aims for European nations to name Houthis as terror group

Missile from Yemen intercepted

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela, and the southern Negev

Sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela and Arad area. IDF says missile from Yemen was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. 20 people treated by Magen David Adom, including 60-year-old injured on the way to shelter in Tel Aviv.

Sirens in central Israel, the Shfela, and the southern Negev

Amid Houthi conflict:

US Navy pilots shot down in Red Sea friendly fire incident

US military says two Navy pilots were shot down over the Red Sea. Both pilots ejected from their aircraft and were recovered alive.

US Navy pilots shot down in Red Sea friendly fire incident

US: We struck Houthi missile storage facility in Sana'a

Yemeni TV channel reports strike in Sana'a, capital of Yemen; CENTCOM confirms strike on Houthi missile storage facility, command-and-control facility.

US: We struck Houthi missile storage facility in Sana'a

Ballistic missile strike: Sirens sounded ten minutes after launch

At 3:34 a.m. the Houthis in Yemen fired a ballistic missile; sirens sounded only at 3:44 a.m. When that happened, the missile had already exploded in Jaffa, causing great damage.

Ballistic missile strike: Sirens sounded ten minutes after launch

Man faints, dies, following siren in central Israel

Binyamin Bleacher, 68, faints during siren in central Israel, suffers cardiac arrest shortly thereafter.

Man faints, dies, following siren in central Israel

Ballistic missile from Yemen explodes in Jaffa, 16 injured

Millions of Israelis raced Saturday morning to bomb shelters as sirens sounded in central Israel. Sixteen people were lightly injured after the Houthi-launched ballistic missile exploded in Jaffa.

Ballistic missile from Yemen explodes in Jaffa, 16 injured

Photos:

IAF prepares and takes off for attack in Yemen

IDF releases photos from the preparation and deployment of Israel Air Force troops ahead of Thursday’s attack in Yemen.

IAF prepares and takes off for attack in Yemen

Houthi leader:

'We are in a state of war and open confrontation with Israel'

Abdul-Malik al-Houthi warned international airlines not to return to flying to Israel and pledged: 'The Israeli bombing will not deter us from supporting Gaza.'

'We are in a state of war and open confrontation with Israel'

'Nice shot'

Watch: IDF jets strike targets in Yemen

The IDF released footage of the extensive attack on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Watch: IDF jets strike targets in Yemen

Netanyahu on Yemen strike:

'Houthis are learning and will learn the hard way'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for the first time on Thursday about the airstrike overnight on Houthi targets in Yemen.

'Houthis are learning and will learn the hard way'

Footage shows pilots taking off for Yemen strike

IDF publishes footage of IAF planes taking off for strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, as well as from the command center during the moments of the strike. Watch.

Footage shows pilots taking off for Yemen strike

Heavy damage:

Warhead from Houthi missile falls in Ramat Gan school

Ballistic missile launched from Yemen towards central Israel intercepted, warhead falls in Ramat Gan school, causing damage to the building and nearby vehicles.

Warhead from Houthi missile falls in Ramat Gan school

Attack on Houthis:

Smotrich: 'Very good things were done last night in Yemen'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich prays at Kiryat Shmona yeshiva as its hundreds of students celebrate a return to their city, praises IAF strike on Houthi targets in Yemen.

Smotrich: 'Very good things were done last night in Yemen'

Cleared for publication:

New details on the bombings in Yemen

The main objective of the IDF bombings last night in Yemen was to shut down all three ports controlled by the Houthis.

New details on the bombings in Yemen

Hagari on Yemen strikes:

'We will continue to act against anyone that threatens Israel'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari speaks about the strikes in Yemen: The Houthis have become a global threat, we will continue to act against anyone- anyone in the Middle East that threatens the State of Israel.

'We will continue to act against anyone that threatens Israel'

2,000 km from Israeli territory:

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

Sirens sounded in towns across central Israel following a missile launch from Yemen. IDF says missile was intercepted before it crossed into Israeli territory. Fragment falls in Ramat Efal. Reports of Israeli strikes in Sanaa.

Israel strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

Houthis threaten:

'We will continue to launch missiles at Israel'

Senior Houthi official issues threat to Israel and the US, says the group will continue launching missiles and drones as long as the war in the Gaza Strip continues.

'We will continue to launch missiles at Israel'

As Houthi attacks continue

CENTCOM strikes Houthi facility in Sanaa

US Central Command says it conducted a precision air strike against a Houthi facility in Yemen’s capital. The facility “was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, such as attacks against US Navy warships and merchant vessels in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.”

CENTCOM strikes Houthi facility in Sanaa

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens throughout central Israel

Red alert sirens also activated in Samaria by attack from Yemen. Shrapnel from intercepted missile found in Samaria.

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens throughout central Israel

Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen

An Israeli Navy missile boat intercepted a UAV that was launched from Yemen over the Mediterranean Sea.

Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen

US Army thwarts Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden

US Central Command says US Navy destroyers successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden.

US Army thwarts Houthi attack on ships in Gulf of Aden

Houthis claim:

'We targeted a US destroyer and three military supply ships'

CENTCOM says it successfully defeated a range of Houthi-launched weapons while transiting the Gulf of Aden.

'We targeted a US destroyer and three military supply ships'