News and updates about Sanaa

Yemen:

Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained

Houthis release 12 UN staffers in Yemen, but over 50 remain detained. The UN urges their immediate release and continues talks with regional powers to secure their freedom.

Houthis free 12 UN staffers, over 50 still detained

Day after UAV strike in Eilat:

Dozens of Houthi terrorists estimated dead in strikes on Yemen

A total of approximately 20 aircraft dropped over 65 munitions on seven targets, including five occupied command centers and two weapons warehouses.

Dozens of Houthi terrorists estimated dead in strikes on Yemen

IDF confirms:

12 senior Houthi officials eliminated in strike on Sanaa

The military confirmed that the officials were eliminated in a strike on a military facility used by the senior military command, where senior military figures, alongside government ministers, were present.

12 senior Houthi officials eliminated in strike on Sanaa

IAF downs Houthi drone over Sinai

While Houthis claim several UAVs were launched at Israel after the funeral of their PM and ministers, the IDF identified one and intercepted it.

IAF downs Houthi drone over Sinai

UN officials:

Houthis detained 11 staff members in Sanaa raids

UN officials say the Houthis detained 11 staffers in raids on offices in Sanaa, call for their immediate release.

Houthis detained 11 staff members in Sanaa raids

Report:

UN aid workers arrested in Houthi raid in Sanaa

Ten UN aid workers were detained in Sanaa after Houthi gunmen stormed the offices of WFP and UNICEF, amid rising tensions following the reported killing of top officials.

UN aid workers arrested in Houthi raid in Sanaa

Reports in Yemen:

Houthi-backed Prime Minister eliminated in IDF strike in Sanaa

Yemeni media report that Ahmed al-Rahawi, the Houthi-backed Prime Minister, was eliminated in an Israeli strike in Sanaa, along with several of his associates.

Houthi-backed Prime Minister eliminated in IDF strike in Sanaa

Israel estimates:

Houthi Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, killed in Yemen strike

The IDF struck Houthi targets in Yemen’s capital Sanaa during a speech by the group’s leader, saying the Iran-backed terrorists threaten Israel and global navigation.

Houthi Defense Minister, Chief of Staff, killed in Yemen strike

Israeli strike?

Explosions near power station in Sanaa

Powerful blasts heard near a power station in Yemen’s capital. Houthi official blames an enemy strike, while Yemen’s electricity chief said power stations were bombed, causing a temporary outage. One report cites an Israeli strike.

Explosions near power station in Sanaa

IDF confirms:

Houthi targets in Sanaa struck in response to attacks on Israel

Israeli jets destroy last operational Houthi aircraft in Yemen, Defense Minister Katz warns: 'Whoever harms us will be hit sevenfold.'

Houthi targets in Sanaa struck in response to attacks on Israel

Watch:

Large plane in flames after strikes on Sana'a airport

Footage from the IAF's airstrikes on the Yemeni airport used by the Houthis shows the extent of the damage caused to the airport and the airplanes.

Large plane in flames after strikes on Sana'a airport

IDF:

Sana'a airport was destroyed in 15 minutes

50 munitions were used in the strikes on Sana'a International Airport, which was used by the Houthis for terror purposes.

Sana'a airport was destroyed in 15 minutes

US military:

Houthi missile caused deadly explosion in Sana'a

The US Central Command clarified that based on various evidence, an explosion near the Yemeni capital's old city was caused by a Houthi air defense missile and not a US strike, as the Houthis had claimed.

Houthi missile caused deadly explosion in Sana'a

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'

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

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

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

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

Report:

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Houthi media reports that coalition warplanes from the United States and Britain carried out a series of precision strikes on military installations in Sanaa.

US and Britain strike Houthi targets in Yemen

Yemen:

Dozens killed in stampede in Sanaa

At least 85 killed and 332 injured as stampede breaks out during a charity distribution in Yemen's capital.

Dozens killed in stampede in Sanaa

Saudi coalition destroys Houthi telecommunication system

Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi system used to control drones following attack last week on Saudi airport.

Saudi coalition destroys Houthi telecommunication system

UNESCO Condemns Destruction of Ancient Homes in Sanaa

UNESCO condemns the destruction of ancient houses in the old quarter of the Yemeni capital.

UNESCO Condemns Destruction of Ancient Homes in Sanaa

US Embassy Barely Escapes Rocket Attack in Yemen

Rocket strikes 650 feet from embassy, wounded Yemeni guards; State Dept. in denial that Sanaa branch was target in attack.

US Embassy Barely Escapes Rocket Attack in Yemen

UN Offices in Yemen's Capital to Close Thursday

A warning of a possible attack in the part of Sanaa where UN offices are located prompts an order for staff to stay home.

UN Offices in Yemen's Capital to Close Thursday

U.S. Military on Alert in Yemen Following Terror Attack

The United States raises its alert status in Yemen, after a suicide bomber and gunmen target Yemen's defense ministry, killing 52 people.

U.S. Military on Alert in Yemen Following Terror Attack

Yemeni Security Forces Thwart Al Qaeda Jailbreak

Prison guards quell mass-mutiny by Al Qaeda inmates at high-security prison in the country's capital.

Yemeni Security Forces Thwart Al Qaeda Jailbreak

Yemen: Bomb Blows Up Bus Filled with Air Force Personnel

The bus was driving on the road leading to the international airport in Sanaa when it was exploded by a bomb planted in the rear seat.

Yemen: Bomb Blows Up Bus Filled with Air Force Personnel

Ramadan: Month of Violence?

Arab Regimes Fear Ramadan will Be Month of Violence

Authorities in Syria fear the nightly prayers during Ramadan will transform every day into Friday.

Arab Regimes Fear Ramadan will Be Month of Violence

Yemen Clashes Intensify in Capital

Smoke poured out of the Interior Ministry building in Sana'a Tuesday during clashes that killed at least 66 people.

Yemen Clashes Intensify in Capital