News and updates about Yemen

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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

Houthis declare:

'We will maintain the blockade on Israel'

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce that they are intensifying actions in support of Hamas and Hezbollah and will uphold a maritime blockade on Israeli vessels.

'We will maintain the blockade on Israel'

UAV from Lebanon explodes near bridge in Nahariya

UAV from Yemen explodes in Ashkelon, additional UAV from Lebanon narrowly misses bridge in Nahariya, but causes damage to train window.

UAV from Lebanon explodes near bridge in Nahariya

Houthis claim to have targeted three ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels announce three separate operations targeting ships in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea.

Houthis claim to have targeted three ships

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Houthis publish footage from drill on the coast of Yemen

Yemen’s Houthi rebels publish footage from military drill which simulated a large-scale attack against Yemen.

Houthis publish footage from drill on the coast of Yemen

Live updates:

Hamas planned far deadlier attack for October 7

Attacks on northern Israel continue, pro-Iranian militias in Iraq claim attack on 'two crucial targets' in Eilat by means of UAVs.

Hamas planned far deadlier attack for October 7

UN, NGOs demand release of staff detained by Houthis

United Nations expresses 'concern' over criminal prosecution of 3 employees held by Houthi rebels over claims of belonging a 'US-Israeli Spy Network.'

UN, NGOs demand release of staff detained by Houthis

Houthis attack chemical tanker in the Red Sea

Houthi rebels in Yemen attack the Liberian-flagged Olympic Spirit, part of its pattern of assaults on shipping lanes in the region.

Houthis attack chemical tanker in the Red Sea

Missile fired from Yemen causes sirens in central Israel

Surface to surface missile fired from Yemen intercepted. Explosions heard in central Israel and Jerusalem.

Missile fired from Yemen causes sirens in central Israel

Houthis claim they shot down another US drone

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they shot down an American-made MQ-9 Reaper drone over the country. US military confirms a drone was lost.

Houthis claim they shot down another US drone

I have no idea where I'm going:

CNN reporter joins attack flight to Yemen

IDF permits senior CNN reporter Nic Robertson to join refueling mission en route to Houthi attack in Yemen, 'As I climb the plane’s rickety steps, I have no idea where I am going or what this IDF flight will reveal about military operations.'

CNN reporter joins attack flight to Yemen

Watch: IAF tankers on their way to Yemen

IDF publishes footage of the tankers which flew alongside fighter planes on their way to strike Houthi military targets in Yemen.

Watch: IAF tankers on their way to Yemen

At least 10 explosions reported

IDF Confirms: Major Israeli strike in Yemen

Strikes come after the Houthis launched three ballistic missiles over the past two weeks at central Israel and the Coastal Plain.

IDF Confirms: Major Israeli strike in Yemen

IDF intercepts surface-to-surface Israel launched from Yemen

Sirens sound in central Israel, IDF intercepts surface-to-surface missile from Yemen outside Israel's borders.

IDF intercepts surface-to-surface Israel launched from Yemen

Sirens in central Israel

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system

Ballistic missile launched from Yemen and successfully intercepted by the Arrow system, sirens activated throughout Gush Dan and the Shfela regions. No reports of injuries.

Missile fired from Yemen intercepted by Arrow system

Oil spill prevented

Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area

Salvagers successfully tow the Greek-flagged Sounion that had been ablaze following attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels.

Tanker struck by Houthis successfully towed to secure area

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace

Greek military source says the towing of the Sounion tanker, that was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels last month, is progressing slowly.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis moving at a slow pace

Sirens in central Israel

Surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen

Sirens sounded in the Gush Dan region and the Lowlands. IDF says a surface-to-surface missile was fired from Yemen and exploded in an open area.

Surface-to-surface missile fired from Yemen

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins

Greek defense ministry source says an operation to tow the Sounion tanker, which was struck by Yemen's Houthi rebels in August, is ongoing.

Operation to tow tanker struck by Houthis begins

Egypt to host delegation of Houthi rebels for talks on Red Sea

Egypt seeks to calm tensions in Red Sea, increase number of ships sailing the area, to reverse hit to economy caused by tanking of Suez Canal transit fees.

Egypt to host delegation of Houthi rebels for talks on Red Sea

Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis

Greece's coastguard will soon begin towing the Sounion oil tanker that was abandoned near Yemen after it was struck by Houthi rebels.

Greece to tow oil tanker that was attacked by Houthis

US Army destroys Houthi UAVs and missile systems

The US Army’s statement comes a day after the Houthi rebels claimed they had shot down an American MQ-9 aircraft in Yemen.

US Army destroys Houthi UAVs and missile systems

Houthis claim to have downed a US drone

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim that they successfully downed a US MQ-9 drone in Yemen. US defense official says the US cannot confirm the claims.

Houthis claim to have downed a US drone

'Not safe to proceed'

Efforts to tow away tanker struck by Houthis abandoned

EU naval mission says salvagers abandoned an initial effort to tow away the Sounion oil tanker, which was targeted by the Houthis in the Red Sea.

Efforts to tow away tanker struck by Houthis abandoned

Houthis attack two tankers in the Red Sea

US army says the Houthis attacked the Saudi-flagged Amjad and the Panama-flagged Blue Lagoon I off the coast of Yemen. Houthis confirm attack on Blue Lagoon I but do not mention the Amjad.

Houthis attack two tankers in the Red Sea

Pentagon:

Tanker attacked by Houthis may be leaking oil

Pentagon says the Sounion oil tanker, which was attacked in the Red Sea last week, is still on fire and the Houthis threatened to attack two tugs had sent to salvage the vessel.

Tanker attacked by Houthis may be leaking oil

Days after Houthi attack:

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker still on fire in the Red Sea

EU Red Sea naval mission says the Greek-flagged crude oil tanker Sounion has been on fire in the Red Sea since August 23 after an attack by the Houthis.

Greek-flagged crude oil tanker still on fire in the Red Sea

Houthis publish footage of oil tanker they attacked

Yemen’s Houthi rebels release footage showing Greek-flagged Sounion oil tanker burning in the Red Sea after being attacked by the Houthis earlier in the week.

Houthis publish footage of oil tanker they attacked

Oil tanker's crew rescued after Houthi attack in the Red Sea

Crew of the Greek-flagged Sounion rescued after an attack in the Red Sea off Yemen but the ship now poses an "environmental hazard".

Oil tanker's crew rescued after Houthi attack in the Red Sea

Report: Tanker attacked off the coast of Yemen

Greek-flagged vessel no longer under control following attack off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea; no casualties reported.

Report: Tanker attacked off the coast of Yemen

US army destroys Houthi UAV in Yemen

CENTCOM says the UAV "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."

US army destroys Houthi UAV in Yemen

First time in two weeks:

Houthi missile hits container ship in Gulf of Aden

The attack marks the Houthis’ first attack on a ship since Israel struck the Port of Hudaydah in retaliation for the rebels’ UAV attack on Tel Aviv.

Houthi missile hits container ship in Gulf of Aden

Houthis vow 'military response' to eliminations

Houthi leader says there has to be "a military response" to elimination of Hamas political chief and Hezbollah commander, calls them "shameless and dangerous crimes" by Israel.

Houthis vow 'military response' to eliminations

Yemeni official:

Israeli strike on port of Hudayda caused $20 million in damage

The Israeli attack was in retaliation for the Houthi rebels’ UAV attack on Tel Aviv. The UAV exploded near a residential building, killing one person and injuring ten.

Israeli strike on port of Hudayda caused $20 million in damage

Houthi leader:

'Response to Israel's strike is inevitable'

Houthi rebels' leader vows there will be a response to Israel's strikes near Yemen's Al Hudaydah port, which followed the Houthis' UAV attack on Tel Aviv.

'Response to Israel's strike is inevitable'

Houthis publish footage from UAV launch at Tel Aviv

The Houthi terrorist rebel group in Yemen published footage of the upgraded Iranian Samad-3 which killed Yevgeny Perder after it struck a building in Tel Aviv.

Houthis publish footage from UAV launch at Tel Aviv

Former Houthi official:

Attacks on Israel were 'a serious mistake'

Former Houthi official worries attacks on Israel may lead to aerial, naval, siege on Yemen - 'and the ones paying the price will be the civilians.'

Attacks on Israel were 'a serious mistake'

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

US Army continuing to target Houthi vessels in the Red Sea, amid the rebels' provocations.

US Army destroys four Houthi vessels in the Red Sea

Houthi leader:

'More pressure and deterrence must be exerted on Israel'

Speaking after Israeli strike in Yemen, Houthi leader says it "will lead to a greater escalation of our actions against Israel and to the development of our capabilities as well".

'More pressure and deterrence must be exerted on Israel'

UN Security Council to hold special meeting on Houthi attack

Special meeting of United Nations Security Council to discuss Houthi UAV attack on Tel Aviv, Israel's retaliation at Houthi military port in Yemen.

UN Security Council to hold special meeting on Houthi attack

Zvi Yehezkeli:

Israel needs to respond to the Houthis 'like in the hood'

Zvi Yehezkeli on the Israeli attack in Yemen: 'If Israel continues to inflict disproportionate pain on the Houthis - they will be careful'.

Israel needs to respond to the Houthis 'like in the hood'

Houthi leader warns Saudis:

'Don't collaborate with the US, Israel and Britain'

In recently televised address, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badreddine Al-Houthi warned against Saudi Arabia’s “collaboration” with the United States, Israel, and Britain in implementing measures to close Sanaa’s banks, airport, and seaport.

'Don't collaborate with the US, Israel and Britain'

'Months of Houthi attacks'

Austin and Gallant speak after Israeli attack in Yemen

Pentagon says Defense Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and Israel's right to self-defense in conversation with DM Gallant.

Austin and Gallant speak after Israeli attack in Yemen

IDF spokesman:

We increased the defense systems, are ready on all fronts

IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari responds to Houthi uAV attack on Tel Aviv, says it is 'extremely serious, regardless of where in Israel it happened.'

We increased the defense systems, are ready on all fronts

In conversation with IAF chief, Pres. Herzog praises Yemen strike

Israeli President Herzog praises IAF strike, calls it 'a clear example of what Israel’s Air Force is capable of – and a clear message to our enemies.'

In conversation with IAF chief, Pres. Herzog praises Yemen strike

Netanyahu:

Anyone who harms us will pay a heavy price

'Like Hamas and Hezbollah, the Houthis are an inseparable part of Iran's axis of evil that threatens the peace of the entire world,' Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu notes.

Anyone who harms us will pay a heavy price

Defense Min.: 'Fire burning in Yemen is seen across Middle East'

'The first time that the Houthis harmed an Israeli citizen, we struck them; we will do this in any place where it may be required,' promises Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.

Defense Min.: 'Fire burning in Yemen is seen across Middle East'

Yemeni Armed Forces:

Victory belongs to Yemen, Israel attacked civilian targets

Yemeni Armed Forces claim fuel tanks, port used for military purposes, as 'civilian targets,' call on nations of the world to 'take serious action' against Israel.

Victory belongs to Yemen, Israel attacked civilian targets

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Israel strikes Houthi targets near Yemen port

IDF strikes Houthi military targets near Al Hudaydah Port in Yemen, following hundreds of attacks against Israel.

Israel strikes Houthi targets near Yemen port

Houthis claim attacks on Eilat and Gulf of Aden

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they conducted two "military operations", one in the Gulf of Aden and one in Eilat.

Houthis claim attacks on Eilat and Gulf of Aden

US report finds:

Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

US military says Yemen’s Houthi rebels likely fired an Iranian-made anti-ship cruise missile at a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red Sea. Iran denies it is arming the Houthis.

Houthis used Iranian-made missile in December attack

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli ship'

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim to have targeted several ships, including the MSC Patnaree ship in the Gulf of Aden, claiming it is an Israeli vessel.

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli ship'

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli-linked' ships

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim they conducted four military operations targeting four ships which they said were "linked to the United States, the United Kingdom and Israel".

Houthis claim to have attacked 'Israeli-linked' ships

In self-defense:

US army destroys three Houthi USVs in the Red Sea

US Central Command says its forces destroyed three Houthi uncrewed surface vessels which "presented an imminent threat to US and coalition forces, and merchant vessels in the region."

US army destroys three Houthi USVs in the Red Sea

Houthis claim:

'We attacked a ship with a new ballistic missile'

Houthi rebels say they used a new ballistic missile to hit the MSC Sarah V vessel in the Arabian Sea, claim the ship was "Israeli".

'We attacked a ship with a new ballistic missile'

Houthis new song threatens US, UK, and Israel

The Houthi rebel group in Yemen released a music video featuring anti-semitic caricatures of Jews, arguments between Israel, the UK, and the US, and promises that the rebel group will reach the Black Sea.

Houthis new song threatens US, UK, and Israel

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

Houthi rebels claim they attacked the US aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Red Sea. US officials: That is incorrect.

Houthis claim to have attacked US aircraft carrier

'Hinder vital aid':

State Department condemns Houthi attacks on ships

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller condemns latest attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on ships in the Red Sea.

State Department condemns Houthi attacks on ships

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One of Yemen's last Jews has passed away

Yihye Ben-Yosef, one of the last Jews in Yemen, has passed away in the Arhab region.

One of Yemen's last Jews has passed away

US rejects Houthi claims on detained 'American spies'

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller rejects claims by Houthi rebels that detained local US mission staff in Yemen are part of an “American-Israeli spy network”.

US rejects Houthi claims on detained 'American spies'