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January 10, 2025 | |

‘Determined and Forceful Action’: IDF Renews Strikes on Houthi Terrorist Targets in Yemen

Fresh Israeli Strikes in Yemen as Houthi Threat Persists: The Israeli Air Force carried out new strikes against Houthi rebel “military targets” in Yemen on January 10 after...

January 10, 2025 | |

Israel SitRep: January 10, 2025

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December 26, 2024 | |

‘Whatever Distance is Necessary’: IDF Strikes Sana’a International Airport in Retaliation for Houthi Attacks 

Israeli Air Force Strikes Houthi Targets, Including Sana’a International Airport: Israeli warplanes struck Houthi “terrorist targets” in Yemen on December 26, the fourth...

December 24, 2024 | |

‘As With Haniyeh, So Too the Houthis’: Israel Vows to Decapitate Iran-Backed Terrorist Group

Latest Developments Israel’s Defense Minister Claims Hamas Chief’s Assassination: In the first public acknowledgment of Israeli responsibility, Defense Minister Israel Katz on December 23 said...

December 23, 2024 | |

Netanyahu: Israel Will Act Against Houthis Like It Did Against Hamas and Hezbollah 

Netanyahu Promises Strong Response Against Houthis: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel will strike hard against the Houthi rebels in Yemen after...

December 19, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel strikes Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after missile attacks

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) carried out two waves of attacks on the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on Israel. Most recently, the Houthis launched a ballistic missile attack...

November 18, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The Houthis are what happens when the int’l community appeases

Houthi rebels escalate maritime threats, reportedly sending direct warnings to shipping companies and potentially extorting transit fees up to $180M monthly.

October 6, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

The Houthis’ leadership structure

On October 4, the US military said it attacked Iran-backed Houthi military facilities in Yemen. “U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces conducted strikes on 15 Houthi targets in Iranian-backed...

October 4, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Recent IDF casualties show deadly drone threat from Iraq, Yemen is increasing

The Iranian-backed drone programs that proliferated in the Middle East in recent years have become increasingly deadly.

September 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Will Israeli efforts deter the Houthis?

Israel has recently conducted critical long-range operations against the Houthis, but time will tell if the terrorist group will be discouraged.

September 29, 2024 | |

Following Houthi Attacks, Israel Again Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen

Israeli warplanes struck Houthi targets in Yemen on September 29 in retaliation for recent long-range Houthi attacks on Israel.

September 29, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Israel strikes targets on multiple fronts

On September 29, several hours before sunset, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) conducted airstrikes on the port city of Hudaydah in Yemen. The IDF said that dozens of Israeli aircraft were involved in the...

September 27, 2024 | Hussain Abdul-Hussain |

Hezbollah chief Nasrallah’s fatal underestimation of Israel

Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah has miscalculated, and in the process dragged Lebanon into a bloodbath that the already impoverished, isolated, and desperate Lebanese can ill afford. The world is trying...

September 23, 2024 | Edmund Fitton-Brown |

The Houthis have challenged the Rules-Based International System and must be defeated

In my first analysis and opinion piece on the so-called Axis of Resistance, I set the scene by describing Iran’s 45-year trajectory from the Khomeini revolution to its current challenge to...

September 15, 2024 | |

Houthis Missile Fragments Strike Central Israel

A missile launched by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen targeting central Israel set off sirens in dozens of areas on the morning of September 15, spreading fragments throughout...

September 2, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis escalate attacks against global maritime order

The recent attack on the Sounion is an example of how the Houthis have expanded their attacks.

August 1, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Hezbollah fires rocket barrages at northern Israel

Hezbollah targeted northern Israel with barrages of rockets as Iran vowed revenge against Israel for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. Hezbollah also promised to increase attacks after Israel...

July 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iran hosts Houthi leader as Hamas figure killed in Tehran

Iran hosts Houthi leader Mohammad Abdul Salam and other regional proxies. Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in Tehran.

July 24, 2024 | |

Houthis Renew Threats Against Israel as U.S. Highlights Iranian Weapons Shipments

Latest Developments A senior leader of the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen warned on July 23 that Israel had “opened the gates of hell” in the wake of its unprecedented July 20 air strike...

July 23, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

The Looming Hezbollah Deterrence Problem

Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel on Wednesday, July 17, setting off alarms in the coastal city of Nahariya and surrounding communities. It was one of a series of daily attacks carried out by Hezbollah....