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New South Yemen could become Israel’s ally next door to Iran-backed Houthis

Analysis: Rise of pro-Emirati entity in South Yemen signals shift in regional power, offering Israel both new challenges and potential diplomatic and security opportunities near Houthi territory — if managed carefully through ties with Abu Dhabi

Dr. Yoel Guzansky | 12.16.25

Iraqi militias and Houthis threaten to reach Israel through Jordan as IDF reinforce the border

Once treated as a 'peaceful border,' Israel’s frontier with Jordan is now seen as an Iranian backed threat after the October 7 Hamas terror attack; the IDF is reoccupying old outposts, deploying forces, and forming five volunteer reserve brigades of older Israelis to hold the line

Ron Ben-Yishai | 12.10.25

'The Zionists deleted my YouTube channel': Who is deleting pro-Houthi accounts?

Dozens of supporters of the Yemen-based Houthi group say their accounts have suddenly disappeared; many blame an anonymous user who mocks and trolls them, while the Houthi information ministry insists it is an Israeli-U.S. campaign; one victim, a comedian with millions of followers, vowed to open new channels

Lior Ben Ari | 12.06.25

מטוס קרב F-18 דגם F/A-18E של הצי האמריקני צבא ארה"ב על גבי נושאת המטוסים נושאת מטוסים הארי טרומן ב הים האדום בצילום מ-1 באפריל

Stress of fighting Houthis took toll on US Navy, led to costly mistakes

New investigative reports cover four preventable mishaps during a U.S.-led campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels that cost the Navy over $100 million; a "wake-up call" for the Navy about the demands of battle and the dangers of overextending ships and their crew

AP | 12.05.25

עבד אל-מלכ בדר א-דין אל-חות'י, הפגנת חות'ים בתימן, צנעא תימן תקיפה אווירית צה"ל תוקף ארמון הנשיאות

Why the Houthis stopped shooting—for now

Analysis: Although the Houthis claim they paused attacks because of the Hamas-Israel ceasefire and maintain an ideology aimed at Israel’s destruction, their real motivation was the growing military and economic pressure on their regime

Ari Heistein | 11.27.25

Operation Magic Carpet remembered as Israel holds first state event for Yemenite aliyah

More than 75 years after Operation Magic Carpet, Israel will hold its first state ceremony honoring the immigration of Yemenite Jews, projecting names of 400 who died en route and urging families to help identify others

Itamar Eichner | 11.26.25

Houthi court sentences 17 to death by firing squad for alleged spying

Specialized Criminal Court in Sanaa says the defendants were part of 'espionage cells within a spy network affiliated with American, Israeli and Saudi intelligence'

Associated Press | 11.23.25

Import empire: The Houthi regime and Yemen’s economic chokepoints

Analysis: The Houthis were able to effectively seize Yemen’s economy precisely because it was centralized and dependent on imports through a small number of entry points; but that same feature has now become a major liability, leaving the regime’s revenue system uniquely vulnerable

Ari Heistein | 11.16.25

עבד אל-מלכ בדר א-דין אל-חות'י , מנהיג החות'ים בתימן.

Iran is taking advantage of the Houthi crisis to establish itself in Yemen

The Houthis are in crisis, 'confused' and investing their efforts in preparing for a future confrontation with Israel; Allied Iran wants to strengthen its influence in Yemen, as compensation for losses in Lebanon and Syria, and is increasing its support for the Houthis

Lior Ben Ari | 11.16.25

UN Security Council calls for end to Houthi attacks, renews sanctions

In 13-0 vote, with China and Russia abstaining, the UN extends sanctions on Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, condemns cross-border and maritime attacks and calls on states to enforce the arms embargo amid rising Red Sea threats

AFP | 11.15.25

Houthis signal end to attacks on Israel, vow to resume only if fighting in Gaza renews

In a letter to Hamas obtained by AP, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they would halt missile and drone attacks on Israel in line with the Gaza cease-fire, shifting focus to internal crackdowns, boycotts, and renewed military training

Lior Ben Ari, News Agencies | 11.11.25

החות'ים חושפים מבצע ביטחוני למעצר רשת ריגול

Houthis allege Mossad and IDF officers operated spy ring out of Saudi Arabia

Iran-backed group says it arrested members of an alleged spy ring operating in Yemen, accusing them of monitoring military sites and leaders on behalf of foreign intelligence agencies

Lior Ben Ari | 11.09.25

הקריקטורות של כמאל שרף תחת הכותרת הזהה "החרם נמשך"

Boycotts and arrests: Houthi rebels focus inward after halting attacks on Israel

Iran-backed rebels shift attention to arrests, propaganda and economic pressure amid Gaza ceasefire; UN staff among dozens detained as Houthis warn attacks could resume if fighting restarts

Lior Ben Ari | 10.28.25

With pink scarves and hijabs, Arab women unite to fight breast cancer across the Middle East

After years of crisis and rising cancer deaths, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and even war-torn Yemen are rallying women to get screened—reviving breast cancer awareness campaigns under powerful local slogans

Lior Ben Ari | 10.27.25

Report: Houthi defense minister wounded in Israeli strike is near death

Yemeni opposition media reports that condition Mohammed Nasser al-Atifi, who has been hospitialized since August 28, is rapidly deteriorating

Lior Ben Ari | 10.22.25

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