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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 2, 2025 | Aaron Goren, Enia Krivine

Critical and opportune: Time to take out the Houthis

Addressing the threat may provide a critical opportunity to secure strategic alliances that could dramatically alter the future of the region.

December 31, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis, Hezbollah threaten Israel with ongoing war

Despite the Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, Israel continues to suffer threats from multiple fronts.

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 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 | |

‘On Behalf of the Entire International Community’: IDF Strikes Sana’a as Houthi Rebels in Yemen Target Tel Aviv

Israeli Warplanes Hit Yemeni Capital: The Israeli Air Force carried out “precise strikes” on December 19 against military targets in Houthi rebel-controlled areas of Yemen,...

December 18, 2024 | |

U.S. Strikes Houthi Command Center Amid Continuing Threats to International Shipping, Israel

Control Center Coordinated Houthi Operations: U.S. forces conducted an airstrike against a command center operated by the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist group in the Yemeni capital...

December 17, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Why are the Houthis attacking Israel – and can they be deterred?

The Houthis may think they can get away with anything without paying a price. The question is, what price is enough to make them stop?

November 25, 2024 | |

‘Employment With High Salaries’: Russia Recruiting Foreign Fighters from Yemen

Yemeni Fighters Funneled to Russian Frontlines in Ukraine: Russia has reportedly recruited hundreds of Yemeni nationals to fight in its war against Ukraine using a company linked...

October 7, 2024 | |

Israel Intercepts Missile Launched by Iran-Backed Houthis in Yemen

The Israeli Air Force intercepted a missile launched towards Israeli territory by Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on October 7 as the Jewish state braced for attacks from Iranian...

October 6, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Iraqi militias claim drone attack as Iran’s proxies continue threats

The latest drone attack highlights the growing complexity of regional conflicts and Israel's evolving defense strategies.

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...

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 2, 2024 | Edmund Fitton-Brown |

Responding forcefully to the Axis of Resistance

Iran has defined itself in opposition to Israel, the United States, and the wider West since the 1979 Islamic Revolution. Over the course of half a century of complex regional and global events, the clerical...

July 19, 2024 | Joe Truzman |

Houthi drone is responsible for deadly attack on Tel Aviv

A drone launched by the Houthis in Yemen struck a building in central Tel Aviv Friday morning, killing a civilian and wounding “at least 10 others.” The Houthis later published a statement...

June 30, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Houthis claim they will unveil new kamikaze drone boat

Recently, Houthis have switched to using new kamikaze drone boats in attacks, which have proven more effective than their flying drones and ballistic missiles.

June 16, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Sinking ships in Red Sea: Failure of the international community

The international community which should have prevented Hamas from controlling Gaza in the first place, has looked on as Iran then set in motion wars across the Middle East.

June 12, 2024 | |

Houthi Rebels Claim to Break Up “American-Israeli Spy Ring” in Yemen

Iran-backed Houthi rebels claimed on June 10 to have arrested members of an “American-Israeli spy network” in Yemen. Houthi intelligence chief Maj. Gen. Abdulhakim al-Khayewani...

May 7, 2024 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Is Hezbollah working more closely with the Houthis?

Hezbollah now plays a greater role in deciding where the Houthis allocate funds.

May 2, 2024 | Ahmad Sharawi |

Houthis attack four ships and threaten to expand operations against U.S. forces

On Apr. 29, Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen launched several attacks targeting commercial and military ships. A statement on the official spokesperson’s Telegram says, “The Yemeni armed forces...