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Houthi Rebels Allegedly Seize Red Cross Plane Amid Yemen-Saudi Conflict

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.

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What happened

  1. 01Yemeni Information Minister claims Houthis hijacked a Red Cross plane at Sanaa airport.
  2. 02Saudi Arabia conducted airstrikes on Sanaa airport to enforce an air blockade on Houthis.
  3. 03Red Cross has operated in Yemen since 2015, providing vital humanitarian aid.
  4. 04In 2025, Houthis previously attacked Red Cross offices, briefly holding staff hostage.
  5. 05Yemeni government restricts Houthi airport use, supported by Saudi combat aircraft.
  6. 06Red Cross insists on continuing operations despite security threats and conflict escalation.
Translated and summarized by baba from Now 14, the latest report. Read Now 14’s original

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