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Incident targets Israeli-owned, Liberia-flagged vessel in Red Sea - Ambrey

A vessel near Saudi Arabia's Yanbu was reportedly targeted by an unknown projectile. The crew is safe, and authorities are investigating.

|ByREUTERS
People walk past a graffiti, depicting a Houthi fighter stopping an Israeli ship off the coast of Yemen, painted on a wall of the Saudi embassy in Sanaa, Yemen February 15, 2024
People stand outside a fuel station one day after it was hit by Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, August 25, 2025.

Houthi terrorists raid UN premises in Yemen, detain at least 11 people, reports say

In recent days, Israel struck a group of top Houthi military officials in Sanaa who were watching the Houthi leader give a nationally televised speech. 

|ByREUTERS, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
President of Yemen Rashad al-Alimi addresses the "Summit of the Future" in the General Assembly Hall at United Nations Headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2024

Israel's airstrike on Houthi leadership, and what it means for Yemen's future - analysis

Israel's airstrikes on August 28 targeted Houthi leaders in Yemen, killing their Prime Minister. The strike has raised questions about the legitimacy of the Houthi-led government.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Hamas spokesman Abu Obeida delivers a speech following a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, January 19, 2025.

Tune into today's top stories: Gaza hostage bodies recovered, Hamas spokesman killed

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Ezra Taylor—the top stories, clear and concise.

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Israel readies for Houthi retaliation after PM, ministers killed in IDF strikes in Yemen

The Houthis vowed revenge after Israel killed their prime minister in a Sanaa strike. Now, the IDF is reinforcing air defenses in anticipation of missile and drone retaliation.

AUGUST 31, 2025ByAMIR BOHBOT, LIRAN HARONI
A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

Israeli-owned vessel targeted in Red Sea, hostage families call for deal as security cabinet meet

Freed hostage Emily Damari reacts to reports of IDF killing former Hamas captor • IDF threatens Hamas leaders abroad • Ben-Gvir plans to designate Gaza flotilla activists as terrorists

AUGUST 31, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Demonstrators protest for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip, outside Hakirya Base in Tel Aviv, August 31, 2025.

Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi, eight ministers killed in IAF Thursday strike

The Houthis further announced that ministers who were present were seriously and moderately injured in the strike and are receiving medical treatment. 

AUGUST 30, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Houthi Prime Minister Ghalib al-Rahawi.

Remains of second Gaza hostage recovered identified, Hamas confirms Mohammed Sinwar killed in May

IDF announces death of reservist in s. Gaza • IDF strike targets Hamas spokesman • Two IDF soldiers wounded in military grenade explosion • Houthis declare PM killed in Thursday Sanaa strike

AUGUST 30, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israelis block road 531 while attending a protest calling for the release of the Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, August 26, 2025.

Intelligence subterfuge: Israel's ruse against the Houthis before the IDF strike on Sanaa

According to IDF sources, Israel lulled the Houthi leaders into a false sense of security, making them think the Jewish state lacked credible intelligence on their location.

AUGUST 29, 2025ByAMIR BOHBOT
Smoke billows from the site of Israeli air strikes in Sanaa, Yemen, August 24, 2025 (illustrative).

Houthis aren't Hezbollah or Hamas, Israel must defeat them with different means - editorial

Israel has misjudged Yemen’s Houthis by treating them like Hamas or Hezbollah. They are austere, mobile, and hard to deter, demanding new tools and strategy.

AUGUST 29, 2025ByJPOST EDITORIAL
Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, demonstrate in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, in Sanaa, Yemen August 15, 2025.

Israel at War day 693: What's happening in Gaza, Syria?

Israel recovers body of murdered hostage Ilan Weiss • Turkey cuts economic ties with Israel • IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir's home vandalized by Standing Together activists

AUGUST 29, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas holds a leadership meeting in Ramallah, in the West Bank, April 23, 2025

Satellites key for next Israeli rounds with Iran, Houthis

As the Jewish state has attained a new level of power, quality, and volume in satellite use, the Defense Ministry said that Israel has also radically altered how it uses them.

AUGUST 28, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB
Israel Aerospace Industries launches communications satellite "Dror 1" into space, July 13, 2025.

Houthi PM, defense officials likely killed in IDF strike on Sanaa, Yemen

Increasing likelihood that Houthi defense minister, military chief were killed as their leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, was giving a televised speech.

AUGUST 28, 2025ByYONAH JEREMY BOB, JERUSALEM POST STAFF
A fire ball rises from the site of a previous Israeli air strike in Sanaa, Yemen August 24, 2025.

IDF intercepts multiple drones coming from Yemen

Two drones from Yemen were intercepted in the span of a few hours.

AUGUST 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
(Illustrative) Interception of a Houthi missile fired from Yemen towards Israel, June 10, 2025.

IDF targets senior Houthi leaders in Yemen, Iran 'ready' for nuclear talks after snapbacks launched

France, UK, Germany activate sanctions on Iran • UN votes to disband UNIFIL after 2026 • IDF opens new Gaza aid centers

AUGUST 28, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.