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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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.
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.
Attack on Migrant Facility in Yemen Kills Dozens, Houthis and Aid Officials Say
The Houthi militia, which is backed by Iran, said the attack was an American strike. The U.S. Defense Department said it was assessing the claims and took them seriously.
U.S. Says Deadly Blast in Yemen Was Caused by Houthi Missile
An explosion near a UNESCO world heritage site in Yemen’s capital on Sunday killed 12 people, according to health authorities tied to the Houthi-led government.