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On September 25-26, 2025, Israel launched extensive airstrikes on Houthi military and intelligence sites in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, killing at least nine people including civilians. The strikes followed a rare Houthi drone attack on southern Israel's Eilat that wounded 22. The conflict is part of ongoing hostilities linked to the Gaza war, with the Houthis targeting Israel in solidarity with Palestinians.
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Houthi drone strikes breached Israel’s defenses, hitting a southern airport and injuring one. In Yemen, strikes killed dozens, including journalists, damaging key sites like the National Museum. The conflict highlights ongoing regional escalation linked to the Gaza war, with both sides targeting infrastructure and media outlets.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for a drone attack on Eilat, Israel, on the second day of Rosh Hashanah. The drone fell in the city center, injuring 22 people, with two seriously hurt. Israel warns of a harsh response amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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Maj. Gen. Muhammad Abdul Karim al-Ghamari, a senior Houthi military figure sanctioned by the UN, was killed in an Israeli airstrike. The attack occurred amid ongoing Yemen conflict and Gaza ceasefire, with the Houthis vowing to continue their resistance against Israel and other enemies. The death was announced days into the Gaza ceasefire.
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UN staff in Yemen were detained inside a Sanaa compound by Houthi forces, including five Yemenis and 15 international personnel. Some staff were released after questioning. The UN is seeking to resolve the situation amid ongoing tensions and accusations of espionage by Houthis.
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Houthi security forces entered a UN compound in Sanaa, Yemen, detaining staff and raising tensions. Despite assurances of safety, ongoing arrests and accusations of espionage threaten humanitarian efforts amid Yemen's decade-long civil war and regional instability. The UN calls for immediate release.
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The Houthi-controlled government in Yemen has detained at least 55 UN and aid workers, including recent arrests of staff from the World Food Programme. The group accuses some of espionage linked to Israel, while the UN condemns the detentions and calls for their immediate release. The situation escalated after a deadly Israeli strike in Sanaa killed senior Houthi officials.
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The Houthi-controlled court in Sanaa sentenced 17 individuals to death for espionage linked to US, Israeli, and Saudi intelligence. The verdict follows accusations of spying that allegedly led to attacks killing dozens. The sentences are appealable, amid ongoing tensions over Yemen's security and regional conflicts.
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Turkish authorities arrested three defence company executives on suspicion of spying for foreign powers, initially linking them to the UAE, but later removing that detail. The suspects are accused of attempting to share employee biographical data. Turkey's defence exports increased significantly in 2024, driven by military drone sales.