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.

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.

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.

In Depth:

Who are the Houthis?

The Houthis have steadily escalated their conflict with the Western world - but what else do we know about them?

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.

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.

Danon at UN:

'The Houthis will suffer the same fate as Hamas and Hezbollah'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, addressed the Security Council and responded harshly to the ballistic missile attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthis against Israel.

Shouldn't we be saying "goodby" to the Houthis?

Who are the Houthis? How did they get to the point where they paralyze international waters and launch missiles against Israel? And why did the Houthis still have fighter jets for Israel to destroy this week?

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Netanyahu's message to Houthis:

'We're just getting started, we'll strike them relentlessly'

Prime Minister speaks on the importance of the fight against Iran: We did not make all of Jewish history so that the Ayatollahs and their proxies could put an end to the Jewish story.

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.

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.

Prime Minister Netanyahu:

'The Houthis will learn what Hamas and Hezbollah learned'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lit the first Hanukkah candle with Orna and Ronen Neutra, the parents of Capt. Omer Neutra who fell on October 7 and whose body was taken hostage by Hamas.

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.

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!'

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.

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.

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.

IDF on Houthi missile attack:

Area of sirens to be broadened after late sirens during attack

Investigation determines cause of siren activating 10 minutes late when 16 people were injured in a Houthi ballistic missile attack on Jaffa on Saturday morning.

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.'

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.'

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.

1st time:

Defense Minister says Israel eliminated Ismail Haniyeh

Minister Israel Katz confirms for first time that Israel eliminated the leader of Hamas in Tehran in warning to the Houthis.

Deputy FM displays Houthi missile strike to ambassadors

Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel led a tour for ambassadors and diplomats to Israel at the site of the Houthi missile strike at Ramat Efal Elementary School in Ramat Gan.

Gantz:

'Israel must strike Iran directly instead of going after proxies'

National Unity party chairman echoes Mossad chief's call for Israel to strike Iran rather than only retaliate against the Houthis for their recent ballistic missile attacks.

Mossad chief:

Go after Iran directly, not the Houthis

Mossad chief David Barnea recommends that Israel "go after the head" in response to recent ballistic missile attacks by the Houthis in Yemen rather than strike back at the Houthis.

Netanyahu:

'As we acted against Iran's proxies, so we will against Houthis'

PM convenes Security Cabinet at the northern border, says the 'result will be the same' against the Houthis as against Hamas and Hezbollah.

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: 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.

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.

Man faints, dies, following siren in central Israel

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

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.

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.

US imposes sanctions targeting Houthis and Iranian oil network

US Treasury Department announces sanctions against 19 individuals, companies, and vessels accused of involvement in Houthi operations and the illegal trade of Iranian oil and gas.

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.'

'Nice shot'

Watch: IDF jets strike targets in Yemen

The IDF released footage of the extensive attack on Houthi 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Israeli navy ship intercepts UAV from Yemen

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

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.

Yavne UAV strike

UAV not intercepted for fear it was civilian aircraft

An Air Force inquiry into the UAV that hit a building in Yavne found that the UAV was initially identified as a suspicious aerial target but was not classified as hostile.

Houthis claim to have attacked 'military target' in Israel

Yemeni rebel group claims it carried out attack on target in southern Israel in cooperation with Islamist groups in Iraq.

Canada declares Houthis a terrorist organization

After more than a year of Houthi attacks on global shipping, Canada designates the Iranian proxy group as a terrorist organization.

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.

Sincere concern:

Russia recruits Yemeni mercenaries to fight in Ukraine

Houthis transfer hundreds of mercenaries to Russia in exchange for Russian weapons, enabling them to intensify their attacks on ships in the Red Sea.

Turkey condemns Houthi attack on cargo ship in the Red Sea

The Panama-flagged dry cargo ship Anadolu S, owned by a Turkish company, was targeted by the Houthis who confirmed they fired missiles at it.