Yemen

Yemen is an Arab country on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula bordering both the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Due to this, it holds a vital strategic location on the eastern side of the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the entrance to the Red Sea.

The country has been embroiled in a civil war for several years, with the internationally-recognized government fighting against the Houthi movement in the South.

Two soldiers severely wounded in Gaza, Witkoff says Gaza talks are progressing

IDF launches strikes in Gaza, demolishes terrorist’s home in West Bank • Druze crisis puts emerging Syria-Israel tie to the test • IDF prepares for days of battles in Sweida

 IDF soldiers operate in Gaza's Beit Hanun, July 2025; illustrative.
 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

Sirens sound in Dead Sea area following missile launched by Yemen's Houthis

 Eternity C cargo ship; illustrative

US-backed Yemeni forces intercept weapons shipment from Iran to Houthis, CENTCOM says

 U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks with the media after attending the FIFA Club World Cup final upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S, July 13, 2025.

Trump in no rush to talk with Iran, US sets August deadline for Iran nuclear deal


Tank explosion kills three soldiers in north Gaza, IDF soldier takes own life on northern base

Degel Hatorah announces exit from gov't • EU sees some good signs on Gaza aid but more needed • Israel submits third map for ceasefire negotiations

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025.

Houthis now becoming more emboldened after sinking two ships in Red Sea - analysis

The fact that so many countries in the region did not assist the ships quickly in order to deter the Houthis shows that it is not a priority.

 A VESSEL said to be the Greek-operated, Liberia-flagged ‘Eternity C’ sinks in the Red Sea last week. The Houthis have been transformed into Iran’s most potent and aggressive non-state actor in the Arab world, says the writer.

Germany accuses China of targeting aircraft with laser over Red Sea

Berlin summons Chinese ambassador after incident involving military surveillance aircraft; Beijing denies accusations.

Beechcraft 350 reconnaissance aircraft.

Four saved from Red Sea ship sunk by Houthis, crew still held captive

The Houthis are believed to be holding six of the Eternity C's complement of 22 crew and three guards, maritime security sources said.

 Eternity C cargo ship; illustrative

IDF intercepts Houthi missile that triggered sirens in central Israel, Jerusalem

Israel's emergency service, Magen David Adom, said that it had not received calls regarding injuries or damage. 

 A missile from Yemen is intercepted by Israeli defense systems on July 10, 2025.

Houthi-attacked Greek ship in Red Sea sinks: Four dead, seven rescued, 14 missing

A drone and speedboat attack off Yemen killed four seafarers on Eternity C, an official with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.

 Eternity C cargo ship; illustrative

IDF announces soldier killed in Gaza, Netanyahu: Good chance we will reach a ceasefire

'Conditions created' to advance hostage deal, IDF Chief of Staff Zamir says • Netanyahu, Hegseth meet at Pentagon • IDF encircles Beit Hanun, conducts targeted ops in Lebanon

 IDF soldiers operating throughout the Gaza Strip, July 9, 2025.

Iranian-backed Houthis publish video of Red Sea attack on Magic Seas ship

This is a complex raid, and it demonstrates that the Houthis are sending a message to shipping. The Houthis remain undeterred and believe they can attack any ship they want.

The Magic Seas cargo ship is docked at a port in Ampelakia, Salamis Island, Greece, August 9, 2022, in this file handout image.

Houthi attacks show Israel is not entering quiet period after Iran ceasefire - analysis

The Houthis had stopped their attacks on shipping over the last six months, following a ceasefire in Gaza and then a short US bombing campaign.

 People tour the deck of the Galaxy Leader commercial ship, seized by Houthi terrorists in November 2023, off the coast of al-Salif, Yemen, December 5, 2023.

Two crew dead after attack on Greek vessel in Red Sea, Liberian shipping delegation says

Sunday's attack off southwest Yemen was the first such incident reported in the vital shipping corridor since mid-April.

 Greek-flagged bulk cargo vessel Sea Champion is docked to the port of Aden, Yemen to which it arrived after being attacked in the Red Sea in what appears to have been a mistaken missile strike by Houthi militia, February 21, 2024.

'It struck us like lightning': Crew of Greek ship hit off Yemeni coast safe, vessel risks sinking

Sunday's assault off the southwest coast of Yemen was the first such incident reported in the vital shipping corridor since mid-April.

 A bridge crane damaged by Israeli air strikes is pictured in the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen July 31, 2024.