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.

Yemen's Seiyun Palace, one of the world's largest mudbrick structures, restored

In 2022, a large section of the outer wall collapsed, raising widespread concern over its future.

 Seiyun Palace.
 People protest calling for the release of hostages held in the Gaza Strip, outside the Prime Minister's residence in Jerusalem, June 28, 2025.

Israeli cabinet undecided after hostage deal meeting, Trump pushing deal to end Gaza war

 A Houthi drone fired from Yemen that was intercepted by the military on May 5, 2025.

Houthis pick up where Islamic Republic left off by returning to attacks on Israel - analysis

 Houthi supporters hold weapon, anti-U.S. and anti-Israel placards and wave flags during a protest in Sanaa, Yemen, June 13, 2025.

Iran using Houthis to build more missiles and threaten global shipping, Yemeni minister claims


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.

Houthi supporters protest in solidarity with Palestinians and Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen June 20, 2025

Houthis threaten US ships in Red Sea if Trump joins Israel's Iran strikes

The US president has been unclear on whether or not he will decide to strike Iran after nuclear talks between Washington and Tehran reached an impasse.

Houthi supporters burn Israeli and US flags in solidarity with Palestinians and Iran, in Sanaa, Yemen June 20, 2025

WATCH: Israeli Air Force to receive next-generation refueling aircraft for Iran strikes

These aerial refueling missions are crucial for the Air Force's operations in Iran, enabling the continued maintenance of aerial superiority in the region, according to the military. 

 Refueling an Israeli fighter jet, June 18, 2025.

Trump reportedly approves Iranian attack plans, European ministers to hold nuclear talks with Iran

IDF censor updates restrictions on reporting missile, drone impact sites • Pressure mounts on Trump to join Iran war • 24 Israelis killed, over 800 wounded since Friday

 US President Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, June 18, 2025.

Houthi missile triggers sirens across southern Israel, falls outside of Israeli territory

 Interception of a Houthi missile fired from Yemen towards Israel, June 10, 2025.

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.

Defense Minister Israel Katz, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, and IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Eyal Zamir watch as Israel Air Force jets attack terrorist targets of the Houthi terrorist regime in Yemen, May 16, 2025.

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.

 Houthi protesters hold weapons during a demonstration in Sanaa, Yemen, May 30, 2025

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

 EMS services inspect the damage from an Iranian missile impact on a building in central Israel, June 13, 2025.

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.

 Newly recruited fighters who joined a Houthi military force intended to be sent to fight in support of the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, march during a parade in Sanaa, Yemen December 2, 2023

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.

Yemen's Al Qaeda leader, Saad bin Atef al-Awlaki

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

US President Donald Trump seen over an illustrative image of American-Iranian ties. (illustrative)