Houthi
The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, is an Islamist rebel movement fighting in the Yemen Civil War.
They are primarily made up of Shia Muslims and their name comes from their leadership being primarily from the Houthi tribe.
The group is thought to have its roots to Yemeni youth movements but were believed to have become radicalized and eventually emerged in the early 2000s as an opposition movement against then-Yemeni president Ali Abdullah Saleh. Its leader at the time, Hussein al-Houthi, was killed by Yemeni troops in 2004. Abdul-Malik al-Houthi currently leads the organization.
The Houthis aided in the overthrow of Saleh in the 2011 Yemeni Revolution, and in 2014, they managed to seize control of the capital city of Saana, sparking the still-ongoing Yemeni civil war.
Widely believed to be an Iran-backed proxy group, the Houthis are also known for their antisemitic views. Their slogan is "God is the Greatest. Death to America. Death to Israel. A Curse Upon the Jews. Victory to Islam."
Following the October 7 massacre in 2023, the Houthis began launching numerous ballistic missile and drone strikes against Israel, as well as attacking ships in the Red Sea. This has launched numerous tit-for-tat strikes between Ansar Allah and the Jewish state.
Iran-Israel strikes enter into second day, four people reported dead, over 70 injured
Sirens sound across all of Israel overnight on Saturday • Reports of explosions in Tehran • Initial reports of suspected impact in central Israel
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Knesset dispersal vote may be postponed, At least five killed in Hamas attack on GHF bus
Two hostages' bodies recovered from Gaza • Gov't to vote on Knesset dispersal • US, Iran not likely to hold sixth round of nuclear talks
Houthi missile fired from Yemen most likely intercepted, IDF says
This follows the earlier strikes by Israel on the Hodeidah port in Yemen, which was used for terror purposes to advance attacks on Israel.
Long-range missiles, days of planning: How the navy struck the Houthi's Hodeidah port
The IDF said that the explosive power of the sea-to-land missiles would leave a mark and promote a different kind of deterrence than bombs from the air.
Israel Navy attacks Houthis for first time in Hodeidah Port strike
All previous Israeli strikes on the Houthis, around 10, were conducted by the IAF.
Trump presses Netanyahu to end Gaza war, Rubio condemns sanction on Ben-Gvir, Smotrich
7,000 activists to begin convoy from Tunisia to Rafah • Netanyahu says there is progress on hostage deal • Greta Thunberg deported from Israel
IDF spokesperson in Arabic issues evacuation notice for three Yemen seaports
This comes after the Israel Air Force repeatedly attacked ports in Yemen that are under Houthi control.
IDF takes 'Madleen' flotilla to Port of Ashdod, flotilla's passengers to return to home countries
'Tiny' amount of aid on ship to be transferred to Gaza through real humanitarian channels, foreign ministry says • GHF to open aid distribution center in Rafah
IDF intercepts Houthi missile from Yemen, sirens sound in Jerusalem area
Sirens sounded in accordance with protocol. There were no reports of injuries.
Red Sea marine traffic jumps by 60% in wake of Houthi, US ceasefire
The number of merchant ships using the narrow Bab al-Mandab strait increased after missile and drone attacks by the Houthis slowed.
IDF issues evacuation warnings for northern Gaza, Shas expected to leave gov't
IDF announces reservist killed in Gaza • IDF strikes Syria following exchange of rocket fire • UN Security Council to vote Wednesday on Gaza action
Lufthansa postpones flights to Israel until late June
Several airlines canceled flights to Israel in recent weeks following a Houthi missile strike on Ben-Gurion Airport in April.
