Bab al-Mandab
Israeli-Saudi security coordination remains 'limited and pragmatic,' Saudi analyst cautions
Riyadh and Israel increasingly confront overlapping threats from Iran and the Houthis, but political constraints continue to limit direct military cooperation.
Iran reportedly expands influence on Yemen’s Red Sea coast after Houthi takeover - report
Yemen conflict displaces 112,000 people inside country, thousands flee to Djibouti, UN agency says
Beijing pushes Tehran to help stop Houthi attacks following appeal from Saudis, Iranian sources say
Houthi gains at Bab al-Mandab expose Israel's unresolved Eilat shipping crisis - analysis
Even before the threat to Saudi oil routes, the Houthis had already registered a significant strategic achievement against Israel by disrupting regular commercial shipping to the Port of Eilat.
Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Saudi airbase in Khamis Mushait, Aramco facilities in Yanbu
Saudi Arabia did not confirm either of the attacks.
Yemeni government urges UNSC action as Houthis advance toward Bab al-Mandab
Saudi Arabia accused the Houthis of seeking to “choke the straits” and hold the global economy hostage, while the US and UK called for pressure on Iran over its support for the group.
Answer Saudi Arabia: Israel must take the opportunity presented by the Houthi attack - editorial
Israel and Saudi Arabia do not need to agree on every regional question to recognize that neither benefits from an Iranian proxy controlling a strategic waterway and threatening oil infrastructure.
IDF orders increased vigilance in Gaza Strip after string of Hamas terrorists killed
IDF kills Nukhba terrorist who kidnapped hostages on Oct. 7 • Reports of strikes in Lebanon • US preparing for $2.8 bil. arms sale to Israel, including over 40,000 bombs
Over 100,000 displaced by Houthis as escalation with Saudi-backed Yemeni government continues
"Humanitarian access remains a major challenge. Insecurity, damaged roads, telecommunications disruptions and movement restrictions are affecting operations," UNHCR said in a statement.
Israel provided Saudi Arabia with intel. assistance as Houthi attacks on Riyadh's assets continue
Regional diplomats told The Jerusalem Post that Saudi Arabia and Israel are engaged in CENTCOM-mediated talks to provide Riyadh with intelligence in order to counter Houthi terrorists.
IDF troops destroy Hezbollah rocket launchers as Saudi Arabia turns to Western allies for help
Iran claims to shoot down US MQ-1 drone over Hormuz • UN Security Council to discuss Bab el-Mandab • Iran war has led to Pentagon munitions shortfall, US DoD says
Saudi Arabia asks Britain for aid against Houthis, Burnham still considering - report
According to Bloomberg, Saudi Arabia asked Britain for aid in both repelling the Houthis from the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, and in helping defend against strikes on its oil infrastructure.
Houthi advance opens new front in Iran’s pressure campaign against Gulf states - analysis
"For Iran, this is a chess game. They plan what comes next. They don't push all their buttons at the same time out of panic," the regional official said.
