Red Sea
Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview
The Houthis' threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.
Houthis decided to attack Israel independently of Iran, to uphold US ceasefire, official tells CNN
Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications
Iran pushes Houthis toward Red Sea attacks as Israel keeps restrictions unchanged
Yemen's Houthis ready to join Iran war if needed, raising new shipping risk
If the Houthis open a new front in the conflict, one obvious target would be the Bab al-Mandab Strait off the coast of Yemen, a key shipping chokepoint.
Between Bab al-Mandab and Hormuz: Will the Houthis escalate the campaign? - opinion
The Houthis have already experienced the intensity of the American response when Washington used military force in response to attempts to restrict freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia working to keep Houthis out of Iran war as group threatens readiness to fight - report
The United States and Israel, while waging war against the Iranian regime, are trying to avoid provoking the Houthis into joining the war, a US official said.
EU's Kallas explores UN-backed plan to unblock Hormuz oil route amid Iran war
Arriving at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels, Kallas said she had spoken to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres about the idea to unblock the strait.
Middle East’s future may be decided in the Horn of Africa - opinion
The Red Sea is becoming the center of global power.
Israel-Somaliland ties could lead to Red Sea Israeli base, intel. gathering on Houthis - report
With Israel's continuous strikes against Hamas and Hezbollah since 2023, the Houthis have steadily grown to be Iran’s strongest proxy.
As crowds return, Israel’s Red Sea resort rolls out freebies and bargains
The Eilat municipality says most events require no registration, with free family workshops, beach performances, and guided desert tours scheduled daily until 31 march.
Israeli Navy adds over 1,000 forces to Mediterranean, Red Sea in Operation Roaring Lion
Beyond preparations for threats that may emerge from the coastline, the navy is taking an active and significant role in targeted thwarting operations in Lebanon and in strikes along the coastline.
Parashat Ki Tisa: Fear and the choice of courage
From the golden calf to today, fear tests us, but faith and courage show the way forward.
Will Donald Trump give up on the Red Sea? - opinion
It is estimated that 15% of global trade goes through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal.
