The United States and Britain said they had hit military targets in response to rising attacks on Red Sea shipping, which the Houthis linked to the war between Israel and Hamas.
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Airstrikes in Yemen Are ‘Extremely Unlikely’ to Deter Houthis, Experts Say
U.S.-led airstrikes in Yemen could play into the agenda of the Houthis, who have built their legitimacy on hostility toward the United States and Israel, scholars said.
Blinken Talks a Grand Vision for Mideast Peace but Hits a Wall in Israel
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken conducted marathon diplomacy around the region, but Israeli leaders, focused on war with Hamas, showed no interest in meeting demands like Palestinian statehood.
Saudi-Israel Ties Depend on Steps Toward a Palestinian State, Blinken Says
In meetings with Israeli leaders, the U.S. secretary of state held out the prospect of Saudi recognition to prod Israel to curb combat operations in Gaza and accept a path to Palestinian statehood.
Israeli Strikes in Lebanon Kill Hezbollah Commander, Militia Says
The latest strikes across Israel’s northern border came as the U.S. secretary of state made another trip to the Middle East in efforts to prevent a wider war.
Hoping for Peace With Houthis, Saudis Keep Low Profile in Red Sea Conflict
Riyadh is seeking to avoid getting dragged back into a bloody clash with the Yemeni militia, which has sowed chaos by attacking shipping and firing missiles at Israel.
Houthi Militia in Yemen Presents a Special Challenge for U.S.
In the past month alone, the Iranian-backed group has launched more than 100 attacks against commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
96% of Saudis Believe Arab Countries Should Cut Ties with Israel, Poll Finds
The poll’s results reveal hurdles to the Biden administration’s push for Saudi Arabia to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.
U.S. Prepares to Lift Ban on Sales of Offensive Weapons to Saudi Arabia
Some lawmakers are likely to oppose the move, but officials said the Biden administration has noted the kingdom’s de facto cease-fire with the Houthi militia in Yemen.
Amid Gaza War and Red Sea Attacks, Yemen’s Houthis Refuse to Back Down
The militia, which has targeted ships it says are connected to Israel, has vowed not to stop until the siege in Gaza ends and claims that a new U.S.-led maritime task force cannot deter the attacks.