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Israel's recognition of Somaliland elevates the breakaway region on the world stage, signaling potential defense and trade ties and a path toward joining the Abraham Accords, while Somalia and other regional players condemn the move; analysts warn it could provoke violence or proxy clashes, especially with the Houthis threatening the coast and rival powers eyeing Somaliland's Berbera port.
Yemen's Houthis announced the death of their Chief of Staff Muhammad al-Ghamari, a senior military leader sanctioned by the UN and US, amid ongoing tensions with Israel, which responded with strikes in Yemen and vows to target those threatening its security.
The Houthis have imposed a blackout on the fate of key officials injured in Operation Lucky Drop, including deputy prime minister Jalal al-Ruwaishan and defense minister Mohammed al-Atefi, with reports suggesting some are hospitalized and others missing, amid ongoing conflict and casualties in Yemen.
UN envoy expresses concern over escalating violence involving Houthis in Yemen and Israel, with recent missile attacks and calls for de-escalation amid fears of broader regional conflict.
Houthis stormed a UN agency in Sanaa after Israel killed Yemen's Houthi prime minister, with tensions escalating as Israel vows to target more Houthi officials in retaliation for attacks on Israel. The situation is tense, with reports of detentions and ongoing conflicts in Yemen.
Yemen’s Houthis claim that the prime minister and several ministers of the rebel-controlled government were killed in an Israeli airstrike during a government workshop, amid ongoing tensions and recent missile attacks by the group.
Israel launched a major airstrike on Sanaa, Yemen, targeting Houthi military sites in response to recent escalations, including the use of banned cluster munitions against Israel. The conflict has intensified since October 2023, with Houthis attacking Israel in solidarity with Palestinians, supported by Iran, amidst Yemen's ongoing civil war and regional tensions affecting global trade routes.
The Houthis' use of cluster munitions in ballistic missile strikes against Israel marks a significant escalation, highlighting advancements in proxy warfare, regional threats, and challenges to Israel's air defense systems, with implications for strategic deterrence and civil resilience.
Israel conducted military strikes on Yemen's Houthis after they launched a new missile at Israel, targeting key sites in Sanaa and causing casualties, in response to Houthi attacks on Israel. The strikes involved over 10 fighter jets and targeted military and infrastructure sites, with Israeli officials warning of severe consequences for Houthi aggression. The situation escalates regional tensions, with Iran supporting the Houthis and praising their actions.
Israel conducted military strikes on Yemen's Houthis in response to a missile attack on Israel, targeting military sites including the presidential palace, power plants, and fuel storage, with casualties reported and ongoing tensions between the parties.
Yemen's Houthis are under investigation for possibly using Iranian-style cluster munitions in a missile attack on Israel, with evidence suggesting the missile broke apart midair and claims of responsibility from the Houthis for firing a hypersonic missile that caused property damage near Lod. The incident raises concerns about the use of advanced weaponry and regional tensions.
The Houthis in Yemen have threatened to escalate their naval blockade against Israel by targeting any ships dealing with Israeli ports, regardless of their flag, as part of their ongoing conflict related to Gaza, marking a significant escalation in their attacks in the Red Sea which have already impacted global maritime trade.
The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) intercepted a ballistic missile launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels over central Israel, following sirens that sounded across the region. The missile was intercepted before entering Israeli territory, and police are searching for remnants. Four people were injured while seeking shelter, and others are being treated for anxiety. The Houthis have vowed to continue attacks until Israel halts its actions in Gaza and lifts the siege. This incident follows previous Houthi missile launches towards Israel, including one that hit Tel Aviv in September.
The US is increasingly concerned about Russia's potential support for the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, who have been attacking military and civilian vessels in the Red Sea. A senior US State Department official indicated that Russia is engaging with the Houthis at a 'serious level,' which could enhance the rebels' targeting capabilities against US and allied ships. This development could escalate tensions in the region, where the US and its partners are actively working to protect key shipping lanes from Houthi attacks.
Houthi fighters launched a missile and drone attack on US warships, including the USS Stockdale and USS Spruance, off Yemen's coast, but the US military successfully repelled the assault without any damage or casualties. The Houthis claimed to have targeted the US aircraft carrier Abraham Lincoln and two destroyers, although the Pentagon reported no attacks on the carrier. This incident is part of ongoing Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, linked to their support for Palestinians and demands for Israel to end its war on Gaza.