Bab al-Mandab
Ethiopian-Eritrean conflict could intersect with increased Houthi escalation in Yemen, experts fear
Tigrayan forces launched a major offensive last week, seizing airports and advancing into neighboring areas before Ethiopian federal forces and allied militias began counterattacks.
Israel cannot secure the Red Sea without an African strategy - opinion
Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis
Somaliland delegation eyes Israeli military presence to strengthen cooperation against Houthis
Israeli-Saudi security coordination remains 'limited and pragmatic,' Saudi analyst cautions
Riyadh and Israel increasingly confront overlapping threats from Iran and the Houthis, but political constraints continue to limit direct military cooperation.
Iran reportedly expands influence on Yemen’s Red Sea coast after Houthi takeover - report
The goal of the Houthis is to create a new reality along the Red Sea. They are digging trenches in the mountains to prevent the government forces from retaking the area.
Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN agency says
The UN described the new fighting as a crisis layered atop Yemen’s long-running humanitarian emergency.
Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say
China remains a factor Tehran cannot afford to ignore, but two Iranian sources said Beijing's interests were only one of many considerations.
Houthi gains at Bab al-Mandab expose Israel's unresolved Eilat shipping crisis - analysis
Even before the threat to Saudi oil routes, the Houthis had already registered a significant strategic achievement against Israel by disrupting regular commercial shipping to the Port of Eilat.
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi airbase in Khamis Mushait, Aramco facilities in Yanbu
Saudi Arabia did not confirm either of the attacks.
Yemeni government urges UNSC action as Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab
Saudi Arabia accused the Houthis of seeking to “choke the straits” and hold the global economy hostage, while the US and UK called for pressure on Iran over its support for the group.
Answer Saudi Arabia: Israel must take the opportunity presented by the Houthi attack - editorial
Israel and Saudi Arabia do not need to agree on every regional question to recognize that neither benefits from an Iranian proxy controlling a strategic waterway and threatening oil infrastructure.
IDF orders increased vigilance in Gaza Strip after string of Hamas terrorists killed
IDF kills Nukhba terrorist who kidnapped hostages on Oct. 7 • Reports of strikes in Lebanon • US preparing for $2.8 bil. arms sale to Israel, including over 40,000 bombs
Over 100,000 displaced by Houthis as escalation with Saudi-backed Yemeni government continues
"Humanitarian access remains a major challenge. Insecurity, damaged roads, telecommunications disruptions and movement restrictions are affecting operations," UNHCR said in a statement.
