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.
Iran's last card: Will the Houthis try to rejoin the war amid Israeli strikes? - analysis
The US threats to intervene against Iran have apparently led the Houthis to reconsider their stance, leading to Iran possibly playing its final card.
Houthis threaten US ships in Red Sea if Trump joins Israel's Iran strikes
WATCH: Israeli Air Force to receive next-generation refueling aircraft for Iran strikes
Trump reportedly approves Iranian attack plans, European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran
Houthi missile triggers sirens across southern Israel, falls outside of Israeli territory
IDF still not sure if it killed Houthi military chief
On Saturday night, the IDF conducted strikes in Yemen in an attempted targeted attack on al-Karim al-Ghamari, IDF sources confirmed to The Jerusalem Post.
IDF targets Houthi chief of staff in Yemen strikes, military confirms to 'Post'
"We will soon know if it succeeded," an Israeli source told The Jerusalem Post.
At least 70 wounded, two killed after four rounds of Iranian attack slam Israel
Majority of Iranian missiles intercepted or missed target, IDF confirms • IDF intercepts drones over Eilat • Sirens sound across all of Israel overnight on Saturday
Inside Houthis’ war machine: How it is organized, what it means for Middle East- explainer
Units have been indoctrinated with extremist ideology, including the notion that anyone who opposes the Houthis is an ‘agent of Israel’, a new report notes.
Yemen’s Al Qaeda leader threatens Trump, US officials, and Jews over Israel-Hamas War
The terror leader called for attacks in the West and assassinations against US leadership among other threats in a video address.
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
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.
