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Trump:

Houthis are ‘dying for peace’ after successful US strikes

US President says the Houthi rebels in Yemen want peace because "they're getting the hell knocked out of them", but also stresses US strikes on them are going to continue for a long time.

Houthis are ‘dying for peace’ after successful US strikes

Full text of Trump Admin. Yemen war plan correspondence published

The Atlantic publishes the full correspondence of the leaked chat between senior officials discussing plans to attack the Houthis after officials claimed there was no classified information in the correspondence.

Full text of Trump Admin. Yemen war plan correspondence published

Mike Waltz accepts responsibility for editor in sensitive chat

US National Security Adviser Mike Waltz takes full responsibility for accidentally including The Atlantic editor in chat group discussing military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen: “I built the group. My job is to make sure everything’s coordinated.”

Mike Waltz accepts responsibility for editor in sensitive chat

Report:

Trump considering Nat. Security Advisor's future following leak

After mistakenly adding a journalist to a sensitive group chat, National Security Adviser Mike Waltz faces growing pressure, as the White House debates his fate and President Trump considers his options.

Trump considering Nat. Security Advisor's future following leak

Security lapse

Journalist added to White House chat discussing Houthi strikes

White House reviewing how Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was mistakenly added to a group chat discussing plans for US strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Journalist added to White House chat discussing Houthi strikes

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted over Jordan

Sirens activated in central Israel, Gush Etzion, and more areas in response to latest attack by the Houthis in Yemen.

Missile launched from Yemen intercepted over Jordan

In call with Netanyahu

Rubio reaffirms US support for Israel

State Department says Secretary of State Marco Rubio conveyed to Netanyahu the Administration’s determination to restore freedom of navigation in the Red Sea through operations against the Houthis.

Rubio reaffirms US support for Israel

Report:

Iran’s Quds Force chief orders militias to stand down

Esmail Qaani, commander of Iran’s Quds Force, reportedly instructs leaders of Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq to refrain from attacking Israel. Same message reportedly also relayed to Houthis in Yemen.

Iran’s Quds Force chief orders militias to stand down

National Security Advisor:

'Houthis are like Al Qaeda with advanced Iranian technology'

National Security Advisor Michael Waltz explains the threat the Houthis posed to the USA and the effects of the recent Prosperity Guardian attacks to degrade their capabilities.

'Houthis are like Al Qaeda with advanced Iranian technology'

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens in central Israel

Ballistic missile intercepted before entering Israeli airspace in latest attack by the Houthis.

Missile from Yemen sets off sirens in central Israel

Missile launched from Yemen falls in Saudi Arabia

Missile fired from Yemen towards Israel lands in Saudi Arabia; country's air defense says US forces intercepted the missile.

Missile launched from Yemen falls in Saudi Arabia

Missile from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory

Sirens sounded in localities across central Israel, Jerusalem and the Shfela regions following a launch from Yemen. IDF says a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF prior to crossing into Israeli territory.

Missile from Yemen intercepted outside Israeli territory

Missile fired from Yemen

Sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

For the first time in two months, sirens sounded in central Israel, the Shfela region, and in Jerusalem and the surrounding area. IDF says a missile from Yemen was intercepted before crossing into Israeli territory.

Sirens in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem

Trump:

Houthis will be completely annihilated, even with Iran's help

The President called on Iran to stop sending supplies to the Houthi rebels in Yemen and said that Iranian support would only impede but not stop the Houthis' destruction.

Houthis will be completely annihilated, even with Iran's help

ANALYSIS:

US strikes against the Houthis help protect Israel's Home Front

US strikes in Yemen boost protection of Israel’s home front "We are prepared for attacks from Houthis and Iran," a former Israeli official says.

US strikes against the Houthis help protect Israel's Home Front

New footage shows US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

Houthis claim they launched an attack on an American aircraft carrier in the Red Sea, their fourth time firing on US warships in 72 hours.

New footage shows US strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen

After 2 months of quiet:

Ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen

Red Alert sirens activated in Be'er Sheva, Dimona, and more cities in the Negev as missile fired from Yemen intercepted before reaching Israeli airspace.

Ballistic missile launched at Israel from Yemen

Iran slams US over ‘reckless’ threats

Iran writes to UN Security Council, condemns statements from Trump who said Iran will be held accountable for any attacks by the Houthis.

Iran slams US over ‘reckless’ threats

'Only a 1st step:'

Houthis threaten Israel again

Houthi rebels react to latest threat from Trump with more threats against Israel.

Houthis threaten Israel again

US State Department:

Up to $15 mil. for info on Houthi, Hezbollah money network

The US is offering rewards for information on Houthi financiers, their associates, or their financial networks and Hezbollah cash smuggling by airport employees, customs officers, or aviation officials, or related illicit activities or individuals.

Up to $15 mil. for info on Houthi, Hezbollah money network

Trump:

'Iran will be held responsible for every shot fired by Houthis'

US President says Iran arms terrorists, including the Houthis, and will therefore suffer the consequences of attacks carried out by their proxies.

'Iran will be held responsible for every shot fired by Houthis'

Following US strikes on Houthis:

Israel preparing for potential missiles from Yemen

Israeli air defense raises alert level to highest possible over concerns of Houthi strike, despite lack of concrete threats.

Israel preparing for potential missiles from Yemen

US strikes on Houthis:

Iran threatens 'decisive' response

IRGC commander Hossein Salami issues warning to the US following its strikes targeting Yemen’s Houthi rebels: Iran will not wage war, but if anyone threatens, it will give appropriate, decisive and conclusive responses.

Iran threatens 'decisive' response

Houthis threaten to attack American ships

The Houthi military command in Yemen declares that the naval blockade on Israel will continue until aid is allowed into the Gaza Strip.

Houthis threaten to attack American ships

Report:

Houthi missile potentially aimed at Israel lands in Egypt

Missile launched from Yemen lands in Egypt about 200 kilometers from Eilat. Israel is investigating the possibility that the missile was aimed at Israeli territory

Houthi missile potentially aimed at Israel lands in Egypt

Houthis vow:

'Sanaa will remain Gaza's shield despite US strikes'

Houthi official stresses that US strikes on the rebels will not deter them. Meanwhile, US official says the US campaign against the Houthis could “last days and maybe weeks”.

'Sanaa will remain Gaza's shield despite US strikes'

'Decisive and powerful'

13 dead after US begins widescale attack in Yemen

US President Donald Trump announces attacks on Houthis in Yemen, says, 'Joe Biden’s response was pathetically weak, so the unrestrained Houthis just kept going.'

13 dead after US begins widescale attack in Yemen

Houthis announce:

'We will resume attacks on Israeli ships'

Houthi rebels in Yemen announce that they will attack any ship that violates the group's ban on Israeli vessels passing through the Red and Arabian seas, the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and the Gulf of Aden.

'We will resume attacks on Israeli ships'

Houthis threaten:

'We'll resume attacks on Israel tomorrow over Gaza aid'

Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened that the terrorist organization may resume its attacks against Israel starting tomorrow.

'We'll resume attacks on Israel tomorrow over Gaza aid'

Houthi leader issues ultimatum to Israel over Gaza aid blockade

Leader of Yemen's Houthi rebels says his group will resume attacks against Israel if the blockade preventing aid from reaching Gaza is not lifted within four days.

Houthi leader issues ultimatum to Israel over Gaza aid blockade

Over arms smuggling

US slaps sanctions on Houthi officials

The sanctions come a day after the State Department announced it had officially implemented the designation of the Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization".

US slaps sanctions on Houthi officials

Houthis claim:

'We downed a US drone over Yemen'

Iran-backed Houthi rebels claim they successfully intercepted a US MQ-9 reconnaissance drone which was “violating Yemeni airspace and conducting hostile operations”.

'We downed a US drone over Yemen'

US officially labels Houthis as terror group

Secretary of State Rubio announces that the United States has officially implemented the designation of the Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization", following President Trump's executive order on the issue, which was signed in January.

US officially labels Houthis as terror group

Houthi leader:

'Resumption of Gaza war means Jaffa will be hit'

Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, leader of the Houthi rebels in Yemen, warns Israel: The resumption of war in Gaza means that the entire entity and first and foremost Jaffa, will be under fire.

'Resumption of Gaza war means Jaffa will be hit'

For the first time:

Houthi rebels target US F-16 with surface-to-air missile

US defense officials confirm that Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired surface-to-air missiles at a US F-16 fighter jet in an incident on February 19. A policy debate is underway at the highest levels of the US military regarding the best strategy to counter the Houthis.

Houthi rebels target US F-16 with surface-to-air missile

Yemeni Minister:

'Arrest Houthis at Nasrallah's funeral'

Yemeni Information Minister Moammar al-Eryani calls for arrest of several leaders from the Iran-backed Houthi movement, stating they plan to attend the funeral of Lebanese Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut.

'Arrest Houthis at Nasrallah's funeral'

Yemeni government thwarts smuggling of weapons to Houthis

US Central Command says that the internationally recognized Yemeni government had thwarted an attempt to smuggle Iranian weapons to the Houthi rebels on February 12.

Yemeni government thwarts smuggling of weapons to Houthis

Houthis threaten military action if Trump's plan is enacted

The leader of the Houthis threatened that his organization will launch rockets and UAVs and will conduct attacks on the sea if US President Trump enacts his plan to relocate Gazans.

Houthis threaten military action if Trump's plan is enacted

Houthi leader threatens Israel: 'We'll return to attacks'

If ceasefire with Hamas ends, Houthis will restart attacks on Israel, rebel group's leader warns.

Houthi leader threatens Israel: 'We'll return to attacks'

Due to security concerns

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

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

Trump designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

US President signs executive order designating Ansar Allah, also known as the Houthis, a Foreign Terrorist Organization, as the Iran-backed rebels continue their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea.

Trump designates the Houthis as a Foreign Terrorist Organization

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'

Houthis to limit Red Sea attacks to Israel-linked vessels only

Houthis to 'stop sanctions' on vessels in Red Sea, other than Israel-linked vessels, the rebel group says.

Houthis to limit Red Sea attacks to Israel-linked vessels only

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

Houthis vow to continue attacking Israel if ceasefire ends

Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi declares, 'The Israeli enemy failed to achieve its declared and clear goals, and failed miserably to recover its prisoners without an exchange deal.'

Houthis vow to continue attacking Israel if ceasefire ends

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

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

Within minutes of each other:

IDF intercepts three drones from Yemen

One UAV managed to enter Israeli airspace and set off sirens in the western Negev, while the other two were intercepted over the Mediterranean Sea.

IDF intercepts three drones from Yemen

'Target down'

Watch: IDF intercepts dozens of Houthi missiles and over 100 UAVs

Most of the 40 missiles and 100 of the 320 UAVs launched by Houthis at Israel in recent months have been intercepted, IDF announces.

Watch: IDF intercepts dozens of Houthi missiles and over 100 UAVs

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