News and updates about Yemen

NGO report: Saudis killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants on border

According to the report by Human Rights Watch, Saudi border guards fired on migrants at the Yemeni border with guns and explosives.

Saudis killed hundreds of Ethiopian migrants on border

Saudi Arabia executes two Yemini men for joining terror group

The two men were sentenced for 'joining, supporting and pledging allegiance to a terror group.' Both were executed on Saturday in Riyadh.

Saudi Arabia executes two Yemini men for joining terror group

Dozens killed in stampede in Yemen's capital of 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

Saudis to hold negotiations with Yemen's Houthi rebels

The initiatives to achieve peace gained momentum since Saudi Arabia and Iran agreed to re-establish ties.

Saudis to hold negotiations with Yemen's Houthi rebels

US and Saudi officials: Iran agreed to halt weapons shipments to Houthis in Yemen

Officials say Iran has agreed to halt weapons shipments to Houthis as part deal to re-establish diplomatic relations with Saudi Arabia.

Iran agreed to halt weapons shipments to Houthis in Yemen

Iran: Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war

Iran and Yemen have been on opposing sides in the conflict in Yemen.

'Agreement with Saudi Arabia will help end Yemen war'

Senior Al-Qaeda figure killed in a suspected US air strike in Yemen

Hamad bin Hamoud al-Tamimi, top leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, dies in air strike attributed to the US.

Senior Al-Qaeda figure killed in a suspected US air strike

In Yemen, a breakaway gov't faction is restoring a Jewish cemetery

160-year Jewish cemetery in Yemen is being restored with help from breakaway government faction.

Yemen: Breakaway gov't faction restoring Jewish cemetery

Iranian-backed Houthis threaten new round of fighting in Yemen

The proxy militia is reacting to Biden's visit to the region in a very negative light after being offered an additional ceasefire.

Iranian-backed Houthis threaten new round of fighting in Yemen

Truce begins in Yemen after 8 years of war

Houthi rebels & Saudi-backed coalition agree to peace talks to end conflict that has cost hundreds of thousands of lives.

Truce begins in Yemen after 8 years of war

Bennett condemns Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities

Prime Minister says Houthi attack "is further proof that Iran's regional aggression knows no borders".

Bennett condemns Houthi attack on Saudi oil facilities

Houthi missiles hit Saudi refinery

Houthi rebels fire missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities, cause temporary drop in output.

Houthi missiles hit Saudi refinery

Security Council approves arms embargo on Houthis

UAE accused of winning Russia's support by abstaining in votes on Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.

Security Council approves arms embargo on Houthis

US sanctions smuggling network for Houthis

Treasury announces sanctions on illicit financing network for Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

US sanctions smuggling network for Houthis

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

Could the Houthis attack Israel?

Arab media discussing that Israel is a target of the Al Houthi militia is not a matter of analytical imagination, it is happening. Op-ed.

Could the Houthis attack Israel?

Houthi expert: Our missiles and drones will reach Tel Aviv and Eilat Port

Yemeni military expert warns that Houthi missiles and drones can hit targets in Israel.

'Our missiles and drones will reach Tel Aviv and Eilat Port'

UN panel describes ‘systematic’ persecution driving Jews out of Yemen; says 7 Jews remain

Just seven Jews still live in Yemen, United Nations panel says, blaming community's decline on persecution by Houthi rebels, previous gov't.

UN panel cites systematic persecution driving Jews out of Yemen

Houthi official: The UAE is a Jewish settlement

Watch: Houthi Health Minister claims the affairs of the UAE are managed by the Jews.

'The UAE is a Jewish settlement'

Saudi Arabia: Two injured from missile fired by Houthis

Saudi-led coalition says two foreigners injured from ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels.

Saudi Arabia: Two injured from missile fired by Houthis

Iran condemns air strikes in Yemen

Iran condemns air strikes in Yemen, as Saudi-led coalition denies it is responsible for those strikes.

Iran condemns air strikes in Yemen

Yemen: Dozens killed in air strike on prison run by Houthis

Saudi-led air strike targeting prison run by Houthi rebels kills at least 70 detainees.

Dozens killed in air strike on prison run by Houthis

Commander of Al-Qaeda killed in Yemen

Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula announces death of commander who was close to Osama Bin Laden.

Commander of Al-Qaeda killed in Yemen

Israel worried about possible Houthi strike in Eilat

'Yemen is a very concerning arm for Israel,' says i24NEWS Defense Correspondent Jonathan Regev.

Israel worried about possible Houthi strike in Eilat

UAE asks US to re-designate Houthis as terrorists

Biden administration removed the Houthi rebels from list of foreign terrorist organizations, reversing decision by Trump.

UAE asks US to re-designate Houthis as terrorists

Saudi Arabia expels Lebanese ambassador, recalls own envoy

Move follows video of Lebanon’s Information Minister describing war in Yemen as an aggression by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

Saudi Arabia expels Lebanese ambassador, recalls own envoy

CAM: 'Don’t let another group of Jews become forgotten refugees'

Combat Antisemitism Movement (CAM) leads experts from around the world in addressing Houthi oppression of Jews in Yemen.

CAM: 'Don’t let another group of Jews become forgotten refugees'

Have the Taliban emboldened Al Houthi?

The leader of Yemen’s Houthia, Ansar Allah, recently vowed to take control of all Yemeni cities and liberate them from foreign powers. Op-ed

Have the Taliban emboldened Al Houthi?

Watch: Yemen's 'Well of Hell' - a modern-day horror tale

Local folklore claims the giant hole was created as a prison for demons and local residents believe it sucks in those who venture near.

Watch: Yemen's 'Well of Hell'

Biden administration supports cause of Yemenite Jewish prisoner

State Department spokesman Ned Price says US seeks freedom of young Jewish man held by Houthis in Yemen.

Biden admin. calls for release of Yemenite Jewish prisoner

Secret air base near Yemen may be used to monitor Iranian proxies

Air strip is rumored to be a monitoring spot to keep tabs on "non-state actors close to Iran."

Secret base near Yemen may be used to monitor Iranian proxies

Yemen: COVID disaster looming as conspiracy theories abound?

With a 7-year civil war ravaging the poverty-stricken state, fears of virus spread increases as disease spreads.

Yemen: COVID disaster looming as conspiracy theories abound?

US couple who planned to join ISIS in Yemen arrested

Police arrest US couple planning to join ISIS just before they boarded a cargo ship bound for Yemen.

US couple who planned to join ISIS in Yemen arrested

Saudi Arabia offers ceasefire to Houthis in Yemen

Saudi Arabia takes step to end war in Yemen which has caused a major humanitarian crisis.

Saudi Arabia offers ceasefire to Houthis in Yemen

Iranian-backed group turns down US-brokered Yemen ceasefire as violence spirals

Houthi rebels in Yemen have stated that they will not support a US plan to broker a ceasefire

Houthis responsible for massacre of 450 Ethiopians

What will Biden offer the Houthis to end civil war?

With the civil war in Yemen in its 7th year and civilians dying of hunger & disease, Biden admin. interested in ending the conflict.

What will Biden offer the Houthis to end civil war?

Saudis down two Houthi drones

The Saudi-led coalition says it has downed two attack drones launched by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.

Saudis down two Houthi drones

US to remove terrorist designation of Yemen's Houthi rebels

Secretary of State Blinken announces reversal of decision made by Trump administration in its final days in office.

US to remove terrorist designation of Houthi rebels

Biden: America is back

US President delivers foreign policy address announcing end to support of Saudi military actions in Yemen, troop redeployments from Germany.

Biden: America is back

Biden to end US support for military operations in Yemen

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan says President Biden to end support for Saudi operation in Yemen.

Biden to end US support for military operations in Yemen