"UN Envoy's Warning: Houthi Attacks Risk Reigniting War in Yemen"

The U.N. special envoy for Yemen warned that the ongoing war in Gaza and attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea could push Yemen back into conflict. The Houthi rebels have targeted ships in the Red Sea, demanding a cease-fire in Israel's offensive in Gaza, and their attacks have increasingly had little connection to the ongoing war. The U.N. had hoped for a nationwide cease-fire and improved living conditions in Yemen, but the escalating environment makes mediation more challenging. The U.N. humanitarian office's operations director also highlighted the surge in food insecurity and malnutrition in Yemen, urging donors to step up to provide aid.