Yemen
Israeli-media coverage mentioning Yemen, translated into English and compared across sources. 48 recent stories.
Two Israelis Arrested in Poland With 100 Kg of Khat in Luggage
Two Israeli women were arrested in Krakow after arriving from Tel Aviv with 100 kilograms of khat in four suitcases. Polish authorities charged them with drug smuggling and said t…
Iran, Russia and Yemen: The shipping chokepoint strategy that could shake the global economy
A Channel 14 report says Iran is preparing to weaponize the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab if talks fail. It alleges Russia finances the system through Quds Force intermediari…
Houthi leader threatens Israeli presence in Somaliland
Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened Israeli targets in Somaliland and said the group is monitoring the situation closely. He warned that the Houthis would strike any Is…
How Trump’s Iran Policy Reversed from Total War to a Deal
An Israeli-style reconstruction says Donald Trump went from threatening to destroy Iran to accepting a June 2026 deal that leaves Tehran richer and more secure. The article traces…
Iran Threatens Israel Over Lebanon as Reports of Israeli Pullback Are Denied
Iran’s Quds Force chief Ismail Qaani threatened Israel over Lebanon, while Defense Minister Israel Katz linked Iranian funding to regional proxy attacks. Reports that Israel withd…
Katz Says Israel Aims to Develop Offensive Strike Capability From Space
Defense Minister Israel Katz told a security conference in Jerusalem that Israel will expand its defense budget by 350 billion shekels over the next decade. He said the strategic…
Trump Presses Arms Makers to Boost Missile Production as U.S. Replenishes War Stocks
Trump met defense manufacturers at the White House as the U.S. pushes to rebuild missile and ammunition stocks after fighting in Iran. The Pentagon awarded Lockheed Martin up to $…
After 98 Court Days, Netanyahu Ends Testimony and Says the Truth Will Prevail
Benjamin Netanyahu ended 98 days of testimony on Wednesday at the Tel Aviv District Court in his corruption trial. He denied all charges in Cases 1000, 2000 and 4000, accused pros…
Security establishment prepares for a possible renewed confrontation with the Houthis
Israel’s security establishment is preparing for a possible renewed campaign against the Houthis in Yemen after Defense Minister Israel Katz issued direct threats. The Houthis rec…
Israeli Arab School Principal Becomes a Leading Voice for Israel in the Arab Media
Nael Zouabi, a northern Israel school principal, has become a leading pro-Israel voice in the Arab media since the war started. After more than 800 interviews, he argues that Iran…
Rare 1940s Yemenite Jewish Photo Archive Reveals Lost Faces of a Community
A rare album of about 250 1940s photographs from Yemenite Jewish life has been uncovered and published. After nearly two years of research, scholars identified many of the faces…
Israel’s first Yemeni fine-dining restaurant opens in Pardes Hanna
Diwan in Pardes Hanna-Karkur is a modern Yemeni gastro-bar run by chef Roy Dori and partner Neta Eisenberg. The review praises its kubaneh, mookaskas, fish dishes and zlabia, and…
Israel on High Alert Over Possible Houthi Threat Near Jordan Border
Israel’s security establishment is closely tracking Houthi aircraft landings in Jordan, especially near Aqaba and the Eilat border area. The concern follows the October 7 attacks…
Israeli security monitors Houthi flights to Jordan over risk near Eilat
Israeli security officials are monitoring Houthi flights to Jordan, especially near Aqaba and Eilat, over concerns about access to the border area. They say the move is part of th…
Defense Ministry Says Regional Threats Persist Despite Damage to Iran-Backed Militias
Defense Ministry Director General Amir Baram said Israel’s regional enemies have been weakened but remain a threat, especially militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen. At a Mini…
Foreign Ministry Rejects Report of Israeli Troop Deployment in Somaliland
Israel's Foreign Ministry denied a report that it had deployed about 50 soldiers to Somaliland. The report said the troops were sent after Israel recognized Somaliland, and region…
Israeli Air Force officer reveals details of Hamas strike in Gaza and rapid Syria campaign
An Israeli Air Force planning officer revealed details of the May 13, 2025 killing of Mohammed Sinwar and Mohammed Shabana in a tunnel under Khan Younis’s European Hospital. He al…
Health Ministry panel on Yemenite Children case shut down without findings
A Health Ministry committee set up in May 2023 to examine medical involvement in the Yemenite Children affair was closed without conclusions. The move came as grave openings and f…
Houthis warn over fighting in Lebanon, say they will not stand by
Yemen’s Houthis warned against continued fighting in Lebanon and said the “resistance axis” would not stay idle. Their statement referred to the escalation between the IDF and Hez…
Behind the US-Israel rift, Jerusalem braces for wider limits on military action
Israel and the United States are sharply divided over the emerging Iran agreement, with Washington blaming Smotrich and Ben Gvir for hardening Netanyahu’s stance. Israeli official…
Somaliland Foreign Minister Says Israel Ties Could Expand to Military Base
Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adam said Israel could one day establish a military base in Somaliland. He spoke after President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi’s histor…
Israeli Air Force Officer Details Target Bank for a Future War With Iran and Hezbollah
An Israeli Air Force officer said Israel is actively preparing strike plans against Iran, Hezbollah and other fronts despite a ceasefire. He described the target bank, and disclos…
Iran’s Saker 358 drone is becoming a dangerous airborne ambush weapon
Iran’s Saker 358 loitering drone has emerged as a low-cost autonomous air-defense threat that has already hit drones and helicopters in multiple theaters. The article explains how…
Defense Ministry chief warns of possible Houthi ground infiltration from the east
Amir Baram warned that the Houthis or Iraqi militias could attempt a ground infiltration into Israel from the eastern border. The report says the Houthis have trained for such sce…
Israel Treats Eastern Border as Its Most Sensitive Security Front
Israel's Defense Ministry says the eastern border has become its most sensitive security zone. At a strategic workshop today, Director General Amir Baram warned that changing regi…
Somaliland FM Leaves Door Open to Israeli Military Presence After Historic Visit
Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adam said the territory’s historic visit to Israel could open the door to wider recognition. He did not rule out future Israeli milita…
Somaliland Foreign Minister Says Ties With Israel Could Open the Door to Others
Somaliland Foreign Minister Abdirahman Dahir Adan said ties with Israel could help win wider recognition for his country. He also said he would not rule out Israeli military coope…
Shas Rabbi Slams Attorney General Over Draft Fight, Calls It a War on Torah
Rabbi Shlomo Mahfud attacked Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara on Kol Chai radio, saying the draft controversy is an assault on Torah and religion. He also described past mistre…
Rabbi Joel Ben-Nun Says Israel Rarely Achieves Complete Victory in War
Rabbi Joel Ben-Nun argues that every Israeli war since 1948 produced gains but not complete victory. He says the current war has exposed deep internal division, created battlefiel…
Somaliland Leader Says Israel Was First to Respond to Plea for Recognition
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi said he asked all 193 UN member states to recognize Somaliland, and only Israel replied. Israel later formally recognized Somalil…
Dual Track: Iran Steps Back, Houthis Strike in the Red Sea
Maritime monitors reported that armed men in fast boats attacked a ship in the Red Sea near Yemen. The incident occurred at the entrance to the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, but no furthe…
Tehran Says It Emerged Stronger From the War With the U.S. and Israel
The Financial Times reported from Tehran that Iranian officials believe the war with the U.S. and Israel strengthened, rather than weakened, their regime. The paper said Iran’s co…
U.S. Intelligence Says Iran Can Now Threaten the Strait of Hormuz on Its Own
U.S. intelligence says Iran has gained the independent ability to block the Strait of Hormuz, a shift officials in Washington call a major strategic defeat. Trump says the strait…
Iran Said to Hold a Powerful Economic Chokehold on Global Shipping
U.S. intelligence says Iran can shut the Strait of Hormuz at will and may also threaten Bab al-Mandab if talks fail. The reports say Tehran preserved key military capabilities, re…
Yemeni Jewish Heritage Project Reveals Rare Manuscripts, Garments, and a Century-Old Tech Prediction
An institute preserving Yemenite Jewish heritage has revealed rare manuscripts, a royal document, historic photographs, and a 25-year clothing reconstruction project. Its most str…
Analysts Say the Iran Deal Strengthens Tehran and Leaves Israel Exposed
International outlets say the US-Iran deal strengthens Tehran, constrains Israel, and leaves several Israeli war aims unresolved. Analysts cited by Modern Diplomacy, CBC, Arab New…
Analysts Say Israel May Open Additional Fronts in Syria and Yemen
Israeli security analysts say the country may expand activity to Syria and Yemen while keeping Gaza, Judea and Samaria, Lebanon, and the Red Sea under pressure. IDF Chief of Staff…
Rare Interview by Iran’s Quds Force Chief Targets Israel, U.S.
Iran’s Quds Force commander Ismail Qaani made a rare TV appearance after a long public absence. He warned Israel and the United States against confronting the “resistance front,”…
Netanyahu Says Iran Will Never Get Nuclear Weapons
Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will block Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, regardless of the U.S.-Iran agreement. He said Israel will keep troops in security zones, defended t…
Northern Border Businesses to Take Center Stage at Jaffa Port Fair
Dozens of northern Israeli businesses will sell directly to the public at a three-day support fair at Jaffa Port starting June 17. One participant is Kerem Har Zemer, a family win…
Yishai Levi's Final Bow, from Addiction to Redemption
A week after Yishai Levi’s funeral, the article traces his 63-year life from Yemenite religious roots in Rosh HaAyin to stardom and addiction. It recounts his 1984 breakthrough, y…
Iran Deal Could Ease Oil Prices, But Regional Risk Would Remain
A still-unfinalized U.S.-Iran understanding could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, lower oil prices and give Tehran financial relief. But the article says it would not end the wider r…
U.S. Pushes for Iran Deal Despite Regional Strikes, Israel Alarmed by Terms
The Trump administration is pressing to close an Iran deal through mediators from Pakistan and Qatar, despite fresh regional strikes and Israeli objections. Reported terms include…
Yemeni 'Spider-Man' Dies After Slipping Into Volcano Crater
Yemeni climber and internet personality Al-Absi died after falling into the crater of the dormant Haradat Damt volcano in Yemen. His body was recovered after a nearly day-long sea…
Israel Alarmed by Emerging U.S.-Iran Deal It Says Ignores Key Security Demands
Senior Israeli officials said a U.S.-Iran deal expected to be signed Sunday leaves out core Israeli security demands. The reported framework would ease sanctions, freeze the situa…
Rabbi Shlomo Machfud Visits Yemenite Tradition Center, Praises Musical Prayer Book
Rabbi Shlomo Machfud visited the Nusach Teman distribution center and toured its books, shofars, and new publications. He במיוחד praised the “singing siddur,” calling it a popular…
US-Iran Understanding Could Ease Pressure on Trump, But Leave Israel Facing New Risks
The article argues that a US-Iran understanding is not final and would mostly help Tehran by easing pressure and funding recovery. It says Israel is sidelined, while the deal coul…
Beyond Jachnun and Knaped Bones Soup: Diwan Puts a Fresh Yemeni Kitchen in the Spotlight
Diwan, a Yemeni local chef’s restaurant in Pardes Hanna’s Old Market complex, is led by chef Roee Dori and partner Neta Isenberg. The kosher dairy venue serves an updated Adeni Ye…