Israeli strike in Sana’a kills civilians, Houthi authorities say

Ansar Allah authorities announced that Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi and several ministers had been killed in the 28 August Israeli strike. This was an exceptional direct attack on senior governing...

The UN condemned additional detentions of UN personnel in Sana’a after the Israeli strike, warning that arrests and raids obstructed humanitarian work and violated staff protections.

Ansar Allah said it launched a missile toward Israel. Israeli authorities reported an interception attempt. The episode demonstrated that the May US arrangement did not encompass the Israel-Yemen...

Israel conducted airstrikes on targets in Sana’a and Al Jawf after missile launches from Yemen. Houthi authorities reported dozens killed and injured; the totals were not independently verified.

Israel said it struck Hodeidah port after renewed missile launches. Repeated attacks on ports raised concerns about civilian access to food, fuel and other imports.

The cargo ship was struck and a Filipino crew member later died from injuries. The incident widened the maritime danger beyond the Red Sea proper.

The movement claimed responsibility for the attack on the Dutch-flagged ship. Dutch officials pressed for an EU response; the stated rationale and target selection remained disputed.

The Secretary-General’s spokesperson said nine additional UN personnel had been detained, bringing the reported total arbitrarily held since 2021 to 53. The UN rejected accusations against staff.

The vessel operator said a Filipino crew member died of injuries from the explosive attack in the Gulf of Aden. The death underscores the human cost to civilian seafarers of attacks on commercial...

The Secretary-General expressed grave concern about public accusations by Houthi leaders against UN personnel and renewed calls for the release of detained UN, NGO, civil society and diplomatic staff.