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Houthi Rebels Allegedly Seize Red Cross Plane Amid Yemen-Saudi Conflict
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First reported by Ynet · 3 hours ago
What happened
Yemeni officials accuse Houthi rebels of hijacking a Red Cross plane at Sanaa airport amid Saudi airstrikes enforcing a blockade, complicating humanitarian efforts in Yemen.
- 01Yemeni Information Minister claims Houthis hijacked a Red Cross plane at Sanaa airport.
- 02Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes on Sanaa airport to enforce an air blockade on Houthis.
- 03Red Cross has operated in Yemen since 2015, providing vital humanitarian aid.
- 04In 2025, Houthis previously attacked Red Cross offices, briefly holding staff hostage.
- 05Yemeni government restricts Houthi airport use, supported by Saudi combat aircraft.
- 06Red Cross insists on continuing operations despite security threats and conflict escalation.
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