Red Sea
The Red Sea is a large body of water in the Middle East, connecting the Indian Ocean with the Mediterranean Sea.
This historic waterway is bordered by many countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Djibouti, Israel, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, and Egypt.
Made famous in the Bible for being the sea that was split by Moses during the Exodus, the Red Sea continues to hold considerable geopolitical and commercial importance. The two entrances to the sea, the Bab-el-Mandeb straits between Yemen and Djibouti and the Suez Canal in Egypt, are some of the most vital waterways on Earth.
Sudan gold mine collapse kills 11 in Red Sea state
Sudan has been plagued by economic instability and political turmoil since the 2021 military coup and subsequent civil conflict.
Iran's last card: Will the Houthis try to rejoin the war amid Israeli strikes? - analysis
Red Sea marine traffic jumps by 60% in wake of Houthi, US ceasefire
Drug-resistant bacteria found in Israeli coastal waters raise health alarm
As US carrier heads home, a look back at the Houthi campaign - analysis
When the Truman was operating against the Houthis, it “conducted 670 strikes and intercepted around 160 enemy drones and missiles during the five months it spent in the Red Sea.”
Red in the summer? Feldstein Winery launches a series of wines suited to the Israeli climate
Winemaker Avi Feldstein is redefining local wine culture with a series of light, refreshing, and sophisticated red wines that blend tradition and regional inspiration with innovation.
Egypt sentences two Israelis to five years in jail for assaulting hotel workers
The individuals reportedly admitted to being involved in the incident and were investigated by police.
Prayers of silence: Why Passover's seventh day is so unique in its quietness
Calling out in prayer and beseeching God to answer our supplications involves an element of entitlement, perhaps even temerity. In contrast, silence reflects humility.
US struggling to contain Yemen as Houthis down MQ-9 drones - report
The US initially hoped to establish air superiority over Yemen within 30 days of launching the campaign, the report noted.
The nature of miracles: From splitting the Red Sea to the State of Israel - opinion
I think that Passover in general, and its seventh day in particular, is the perfect time to appreciate “the miracles that are with us daily,” as we say in the Amidah prayer.
This week in Jewish history: Atomic bombs and Masada under siege
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Passover 2025: Crossing your own Red Sea
We all face Red Seas in one form or another. But the good news is that just as God parted the waters for our forefathers when they left Egypt, He can part them for us as well.
Passover 2025: When God hides, we still believe
Faith isn’t about finding all the answers – it’s about having shoulders wide enough, and spirits deep enough, to carry the weight of the questions.
After three weeks of US airstrikes, the Houthis continue to fight back
The Yemen-based terror group's actions indicate they are not deterred by the resumption of the US airstrikes over the past three weeks.
After two weeks of war, Houthis show no sign of surrender - analysis
The Houthis don’t necessarily have to do much to survive the US bombing campaign, they can hide underground in caves and bunkers.
