Yemen

Israel Says It Struck Huthi Sites Across Yemen

Israel said early Monday that it carried out a wave of strikes on the Yemeni port city of Hodeida and other areas held by the Huthi rebels. In a statement, Israel said its fighter jets had "struck and destroyed terror infrastructure belonging to the Huthi terrorist regime. Among the targets were the ports of Hodeida, Ras Isa, and ...

Yemen's Houthis Claim Missile Fired at Israel

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they fired a ballistic missile towards Israel on Saturday in response to Israel's conduct towards Palestinians during the Gaza war. In Israel, warning sirens sounded in several areas before the army announced the "missile was most likely successfully intercepted." It was the first missile launch ...

Yemen's Houthis Threaten to Attack US Ships in Red Sea If It Strikes Iran

Yemen's Houthis threatened on Saturday to attack US vessels in the Red Sea, despite a recent truce, should Washington get involved in Israel's bombardment campaign against Iran. Israel launched unprecedented attacks on Iranian nuclear and military sites last week, drawing retaliation from Tehran. The United States, a key Israeli ally, ...

Asian Cup: Lebanon Held by Yemen but Stays on Top

Scorching Heat On the sweltering pitch of Jaber Al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City, Lebanon and Yemen battled to a tense 0-0 draw—more about grit than flair. Backed by a strong Lebanese crowd, Miodrag Radulović’s men struggled to find the breakthrough despite a promising start. As early as the 9th minute, striker Sami Merhej, given a starting ...

Sirens in Central Israel as Army Says Projectile Launched from Yemen

Air raid sirens sounded across central Israel and Jerusalem on Tuesday as the military said it had detected a projectile launched from Yemen. "The [Israeli military] has identified the launch of a missile from Yemen toward Israeli territory," the military said in a statement, adding that sirens were sounded in several areas. AFP reporters heard ...

2027 Asian Cup: Lebanon Put to the Test by Yemen

It all comes down to this. On Tuesday at 8:30 PM (Beirut time), the Lebanese national team takes on Yemen at Jaber al-Ahmad Stadium in Kuwait City, in what is arguably the most important match of this third qualifying round for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. At stake: first place in Group B, which means a direct ticket to Saudi Arabia. Lebanon kicked ...

Israel Issues Evacuation Warning for Three Houthi-Controlled Yemeni Ports

The Israeli army’s Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee on Monday issued an urgent warning in a post on X, to all individuals present at three seaports controlled by Yemen’s Houthis, urging immediate evacuation due to escalating security threats. The warning specifically targets Ras Issa, Hodeidah, and As-Salif ports, which are under ...

Israel Army Says Intercepts Houthi Missile

The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Tuesday, with a series of explosions heard over Jerusalem. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted," the military said. Yemen's Houthis have repeatedly launched missiles and drones at ...

Israel Army Says Intercepts Yemen Missile after Air Raid Sirens Sound

The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched Monday from Yemen, whose Houthis insurgents claimed an attack targeting Israel's main airport. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted," the army said in a statement, as loud booms were heard ...

Israel Army Says Intercepts Yemen Missile after Air Raid Sirens Sound

The Israeli army said it had intercepted a missile fired from Yemen on Sunday after air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem and other cities. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile launched from Yemen was intercepted," the army said in a statement. Yemen's Houthi rebels have repeatedly launched ...

Jerusalem on Alert as Army Intercepts Yemen-Launched Missile

The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen on Sunday, shortly after air raid sirens sounded in Jerusalem, according to AFP journalists. "Following the sirens that sounded a short while ago in several areas in Israel, a missile that was launched from Yemen was intercepted," the army said in a ...