Yemen’s Houthis Seize Strategic Mayun Island
Yemen’s Houthis have seized the strategic Mayun Island in the Red Sea, tightening control over the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, according to Al Jazeera.
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Will Houthi attacks activate the Mecca Pact?
Yemen's Houthi rebels have captured Mocha port and threatened control of the Bab al-Mandeb strait. The repeated attacks on Saudi Arabia have raised questions about the Mecca Pact's potential activation, according to Al Jazeera.
Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack
Saudi Arabia has temporarily shut down its East-West oil pipeline after it was struck by drones launched from Iraq, according to the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Energy.
Iran, Houthis Block Key Red Sea Strait
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of a key Red Sea island, completing their takeover of the Bab el-Mandeb strait. According to Euronews.com, this move, combined with Iran's blockade of Hormuz, puts roughly a third of the world's seaborne trade under hostile control.
Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base
Israeli forces have destroyed a major underground Hezbollah base in southern Lebanon, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The operation targeted a command center used by Hezbollah's Badr unit, located in a complex built over two decades.
Houthis take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coast: 29-mile oil slick reported
Iran-backed Houthi rebels have taken control of Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast, including strategic islands and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, according to multiple reports. A recent attack on a ship in the strait has caused a 29-mile oil slick, raising environmental and economic concerns.
‘Blew the hell out of it’: How Iran damaged US bases in Bahrain, Jordan
A United States military base in Bahrain has sustained severe damage due to months of conflict with Iran, according to the acting secretary of the US Navy, prompting evaluations on its future.
Israel Blasts Hezbollah Tunnels in South Lebanon with 1,100 Tonnes of Explosives
Israeli forces say they used over 1,100 tonnes of explosives to destroy alleged Hezbollah tunnels beneath Lebanon’s Ali al-Taher ridge, according to Al Jazeera.
Naza Film Sparks Outrage at Venice Film Festival
A documentary titled Naza, revealing Israel’s calculated mass killing of Palestinian civilians in Gaza, received a 25-minute ovation at its Venice Film Festival premiere. The film, directed by Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor, features testimonies from Israeli military and intelligence sources.
Israel Says Destroyed Hezbollah Tunnels in Southern Lebanon
The Israeli military announced it has destroyed Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure on the Ali al-Taher ridge in southern Lebanon, according to a joint statement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz.
Netanyahu to Sue Haaretz Over UAE Warning Claims
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he will sue Haaretz over a report that claimed he was warned of Hamas’s October 7 attack, according to Al Jazeera.
British-Israeli Tensions Hit Decades Low Amid New Trade Ban
British-Israeli relations have reached their lowest point in decades, according to Paul Adams, as the UK and 11 other countries imposed a ban on trade with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens
A wave of Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia has injured at least 73 people, including women and children, according to Saudi government reports. The attacks targeted civilian and economic sites as the conflict in Yemen continues to escalate.
Saudi Arabia Vows to Respond to Houthi Attacks on Energy Sites
Yemen's Houthi movement attacked Saudi cities and energy infrastructure with drones and missiles, injuring 73 people, according to Saudi authorities. The attacks have caused fires at oil facilities and a temporary halt in operations.
UK Announces Trade Ban on Illegal Israeli Settlement Goods
The United Kingdom will announce a trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, a government minister said, according to British media reports.