Yemen

Yemen is an Arab country on the southern end of the Arabian Peninsula bordering both the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Due to this, it holds a vital strategic location on the eastern side of the Bab al-Mandab Strait at the entrance to the Red Sea.

The country has been embroiled in a civil war for several years, with the internationally-recognized government fighting against the Houthi movement in the South.

Israel considers expanding Gaza op. if talks halt, PA says Hamas must leave Gaza

PMO says it will work with aid groups to allow more aid into Gaza • Deportation hearings expected for 13 Gaza flotilla activists • Israel, US boycott UN meeting on two-state solution

IDF SOLDIERS exit a tunnel underneath the European Hospital in Khan Yunis.
 Flames and smoke rise from the damaged Greek-flagged oil tanker MV Sounion, which had been on fire since August 23, after an attack by Houthi terrorists, on the Red Sea, September 15, 2024; illustrative.

Houthis vow to target all ships linked to Israel 'regardless of nationality'

Demonstrators protest, calling for the release of all hostages held in the Gaza Strip, in Tel Aviv, July 26, 2025

Trump says Hamas doesn't want to return hostages, Houthis vow to target all ships linked to Israel

MEMBERS OF Houthi security forces patrol the site of a demonstration, attended by predominantly Houthi-supporting protesters, in solidarity with Palestinians, in Sanaa, Yemen, on July 11.

Iran's axis 'can be stopped here,' general of Yemen's anti-Houthi forces tells 'Post'


IDF seizes Gaza-bound aid flotilla Handala, soldier succumbs to wounds from battle in Gaza

IDF announces resumption of aid drops into Gaza • Anon. IDF officials echo USAID claim on Hamas stealing aid • IDF strikes Hezbollah in south Lebanon

 IDF troops operate in southern Gaza, July 2, 2025.

Which airlines still fly over Iran and Yemen? - explainer

Despite the threats, some airlines continue to schedule flights through the airspaces of Iran, Iraq, and Yemen—regions with significant risks of missile fire and terrorist attacks.

Photo of a flight path from France showing the plane avoiding entering Iranian airspace.

Israel at War day 658: What's going on in Gaza, Yemen?

UN aid chief demands evidence after Israel accuses staff of links to Hamas • Security forces thwart attacks in West Bank • Firefighters combat fire in northern Israel

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen July 25, 2025.

Comoros-flagged ship attacked in Red Sea near Yemen

British security firm Ambrey said the vessel, traveling from Bosaso, Somalia, to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, reported having received instructions to proceed to Mocha.

 Ships are docked at the Red Sea port of Hodeidah, Yemen, July 31, 2024.

Witkoff to travel to Middle East, Hamas deal may lead to IDF withdrawal

PIJ claims it lost contact with terror cell holding Rom Braslavski in Gaza • Trump will not 'beg' Iran to resume nuclear talks • IDF says no famine in Gaza

 (Illustrative) US Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff over a backdrop of Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip.

IDF strikes Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah in retaliation for ballistic missile attacks

The last time the IDF responded to almost regular Houthi missile attacks on Israel was July 7, with that attack having little impact on ending attacks from Yemen.

 An IAF jet takes off to carry out a counterstrike against Yemen on May 5, 2025.

IDF kills Hezbollah terrorist in s. Lebanon, IDF announces death of St.-Sgt. Amit Cohen

Guterres 'appalled' by conditions in Gaza • Bedouin civilians leave Syria's Sweida as tense truce holds • Rocket sirens in Nir Am false alarm, IDF says • IDF tanks enter Deir al-Balah

Hezbollah lawmaker Hassan Fadlallah visits Bint Jbeil, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect, in southern Lebanon, November 27, 2024.

Katz pushes bill improving IDF soldiers' conditions, Iran to hold nuclear talks with Europe

IDF shares footage of Gazans cheering for Israeli soldiers • IDF disputes Hamas casualties count in Gaza • Israeli recounts emotional encounter with Iranians at Tomorrowland

 IDF troops operate in the Gaza Strip, July 20, 2025.

Investigation exposes X, WhatsApp as hotbeds for arms trade involving Houthis, US weapons

TTP identified 130 Yemen-based X accounts that were advertising a range of weapons, including high-powered rifles, grenade launchers, and other military-grade arms.

Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, mark the annual al-Quds Day on the last Friday of Ramadan, in Sana'a, Yemen, March 28, 2025

IDF confirms false identification following sirens, two IDF soldiers severely wounded in Gaza

Hezbollah chief says group won't relinquish arms to Israel • IDF strikes 90 targets in Gaza Strip• Israeli-Druze group crosses border into Syria

 IDF soldiers operate in Gaza's Beit Hanun, July 2025; illustrative.

Iran rushing to rearm Mideast terror proxies after IDF, US strikes on Tehran - WSJ

Despite the denials from Tehran, there is mounting evidence that Iran continues to send military aid to these groups, demonstrating its determination to retain influence over its militia allies.

 (Illustrative) Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, hold up weapons as they rally to show support to Palestinians and Lebanon's Hezbollah in Sanaa, Yemen November 8, 2024.