Military strikes in Yemen and sanctions targeting the Iran-backed militia have compounded a humanitarian crisis in the poorest country in the Middle East, officials say.
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Once in Sync, Trump and Netanyahu Now Show Signs of Division
Both men are politically divisive, fiercely combative and have outsize egos. But as Mr. Trump arrives in the Middle East next week, the fate of the region could hinge on their relationship.
Israel Downs Drone as Houthis Vow to Continue Tit-for-Tat Strikes
The Israeli military said it had intercepted an unmanned vehicle a day after President Trump said the U.S. would step back from conflict with the Iran-backed group.
Trump Says U.S. Will End Bombings of Houthi Militants in Yemen
It was unclear whether the Houthis were going to stop impeding international shipping, which was the objective of the American bombing campaign.
Israel Bombs Yemen’s Main Airport in Retaliation for Houthi Strike
The strikes came after the Houthis fired a missile that struck near Israel’s main airport. President Trump later said the U.S. would stop bombing the Houthis because they do not want to fight anymore.
Israel Bombs Yemeni Port City After Houthi Missile Struck Near Tel Aviv Airport
On Sunday, a Houthi ballistic missile evaded Israel’s multilayered aerial defenses and landed near Ben-Gurion International Airport.
Houthi Missile Hits Near Tel Aviv Airport
Some international airlines suspended flights, and Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, threatened to retaliate.
U.K. Joins U.S. in Strike Against Houthis in Yemen
There was no immediate comment from the American military about the joint operation, the first since President Trump took office.
U.S. Navy Jet Sinks Into Red Sea After Falling Off Aircraft Carrier
One sailor sustained minor injuries, according to the Navy, which is investigating the incident.
Dozens Killed in Attack on Migrant Facility in Yemen, Houthis Say
There was no immediate comment from the U.S. military, which the Iran-backed Houthi militia blamed for the attack in Saada.