Yemen

French frigate shoots down drones over Red Sea: Military
Incident comes after Houthi rebels threatened to prevent passage of Israel-linked ships if aid is not allowed into Gaza.
Published On 10 Dec 2023
Yemen’s Houthis warn they will target all Israel-bound ships in Red Sea
Rebels warn to block passage of Israel-bound ships of any nationality unless Gaza gets the food and medicines it needs.
Published On 9 Dec 2023
WFP suspends food distribution in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
UN agency pauses general food distribution in north Yemen due to limited funding and disagreements with the group.
Published On 5 Dec 2023
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Houthis target Israel-linked ships in Red Sea. Here’s what you need to know
The Houthis seem to have made a strategic shift towards maritime operations to ramp up pressure on the US and Israel.
Published On 4 Dec 2023

Pentagon meanwhile says a US warship and multiple commercial ships also came under attack in the area.

The destroyer USS Mason responded to a distress call from an Israel-linked commercial tanker in the Gulf of Aden.

US assets in the Middle East have come under increasing threat since the war in Gaza broke out.

White House had reversed designation against rebel group in 2021 to help get aid to war-torn Yemen.

Yemen’s Houthi rebels have released video of the moment the group seized an Israel-linked cargo ship.

The Iran-backed Houthis say the move was a response to Israel’s assault on Gaza.

Short of risking an escalation, there’s only one reasonable way the US can accomplish this — by taking Iran’s help.

Japan has approached Yemeni rebels in a bid to secure the release of the Galaxy Leader, hijacked in Red Sea.

Houthi spokesperson says the group’s fighters have hijacked the ship, reportedly owned by an Israeli businessman.

Israeli authorities say missile intercepted near Eilat after Houthi leader earlier promised to continue attacks.

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