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How the Houthis went from a small mountain militia in Yemen to a major regional threat - explainer

The Houthis evolved into a formidable fighting force with Iran's support, capable of disrupting vital shipping and striking regional infrastructure. The UN assesses that they have 350,000 fighters.

Supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi movement, brandish their weapons as they rally in solidarity with Iran and Lebanon, in Sanaa on April 8, 2026, following the announcement of a ceasefire in the Middle East war.
Iran-aligned Houthi fighters occupy a firing position in a screengrab from a video said to show Houthi fighters attacking Saudi-backed forces in the location given by the source as al Jawf governorate, Yemen.

Houthi Red Sea advance, drone strikes leave Saudi Arabia isolated in major conflict - analysis

Muslims perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, September 14, 2026.

Even an attack on Mecca isn't enough to unite the Middle East against Iran, analyst tells 'Post'

HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September.

Houthis begin mobilization for offensive in southern Yemen - report


Israel at war: What happend on day 523?

IAF strikes terrorists in Gaza • One hundred Druze sheikhs to be allowed into Israel from Syria to visit shrine

 Forces of Unit 474 locate and destroy weapons belonging to the old Syrian regime during overnight operation February 24, 2025

What can Israel, US do to deter Houthis from restarting naval attacks? - analysis

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he believes that Israel is threatening to widen the war throughout the region.

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Yemeni minister calls for arrest of Houthi officials attending Hezbollah chief Nasrallah's funeral

The Houthis did not officially announce a delegation was attending the funeral, but the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV reported a delegation from Yemen would participate.

 A photo of former Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah included in the IDF's seizure of 9,000 improvised explosives, 5,560 guns and around 60,800 electronic items, equipment, and documents from Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, December 25, 2024.

Houthis threaten to renew attacks on Israel if Gaza ceasefire collapses - analysis

Iranian state media said that the Houthis "warned that Yemeni fighters are ready to 'attack Israel' if the occupying regime resumes its military offensive in Gaza in violation of a ceasefire."

 Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, raise their weapons during a rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen December 27, 2024.

Yemen vice-president says Trump return pivotal in fight against Iran backed-Houthis

The war in Yemen began in 2014, when Houthi fighters swept into the capital, Sanaa, and took over government institutions.

 Aidarous al-Zubaidi, VP of Yemen.

Despite major strike, Houthis target Israel with new drone attack

Though the drone was shot down, hopes are not high for the end of attacks.

 Footage released by Houthi Military Media says to show a launch of missile, which the Houthis say they fired at Israel, at an unknown location in this screen grab obtained from a handout video released on December 19, 2024.

Israel is likely to finally respond to Yemen's Houthis, 'Post' has learned

The Jerusalem Post learned that Israel has lost patience with the Houthis and may be ready to act.

 Supporters of Yemen's Houthis attend a rally in solidarity "with the people of Gaza" in the Houthi-controlled capital Sanaa on December 13, 2024.

US, Britain launch raids on Yemeni capital Sana'a, Houthi TV says - report

US defense officials told Saudi news site Al Arabiya that the strikes had targeted Houthi weapons facilities holding advanced conventional weapons.

 Houthi military spokesman, Yahya Sarea, looks on during a rally to show support to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip and Lebanon's Hezbollah, in Sanaa, Yemen September 27, 2024.

Between proxies and a new attack on Israel: Iran’s dilemma - analysis

Iran operates via proxies in several countries and territories, including Yemen, Lebanon, Iraq, and the Gaza Strip.

 THE FLAGS (from right) of Iran, Hezbollah, and Lebanon are on display in Tehran. The Lebanese people should not allow Iran to build a Shi’ite crescent from Tehran to the Mediterranean Sea; they should stop suffering for the sake of Hezbollah, the writer urges.

Report: IDF strikes Hezbollah affiliated media building in Beirut

Shrapnel falls on central Israel after Hezbollah rockets • IDF confirms potential Hezbollah successor Hashem Safieddine killed

 A blast in Beirut from a reported IDF strike