Houthis

How the Houthis rule in Yemen: Prisons, a personality cult, and pilfered food aid

Yemenis describe starvation, forced child recruitment, and aid diversion under Iran-backed Houthis, despite the group’s praise abroad for attacks on Israel.

|ByREUTERS
Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to celebrate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on the day it went into effect, in Sanaa, Yemen, October 10, 2025.
Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.

Yemeni forces intercept drone shipment destined for Houthis - report

Three smugglers were aboard the vessel and have since been arrested.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Students and professors chant slogans as they participate in a weekly pro-Palestinian demonstration at campus of Sanaa University, in Sanaa, Yemen September 10, 2025.

Nine more UN staff detained by Houthis in Yemen, UN spokesperson says

Houthi officials said the UN personnel's legal immunities should not shield espionage activities, accusing the organization of bias for condemning what they called "legal measures against spy cells"

|ByREUTERS
Protesters, mainly Houthi supporters, demonstrate to show support to Palestinians in Gaza at Sabeen Square in Sanaa, Yemen August 29, 2025.

Houthi figures may have connections to Al-Qaeda, other terror groups, UAE media reveals - analysis

Al-Hassan al-Marani is named as “the Houthi man weaving a network of militia connections in terrorism." He oversaw the release of al-Qaeda members after subjecting them to military programs.

|BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

'We cursed the Houthis and toasted one another': Fine dining with Houthis in Jerusalem - opinion

Everything should have been perfect at Janjaria, until the missile alerts.

OCTOBER 4, 2025ByBRIAN BLUM
TEQUILA SHOTS: Well earned.

Israel at War Day 720: What's happening in Gaza, West Bank?

Tony Blair reportedly to take leadership role in Gaza • Iran says IAEA deal hinges on no hostile actions, including UN sanctions snapback • Trump says he had good talks with Netanyahu on Gaza.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, US, September 26, 2025

Why the Houthi drone threat will continue - analysis

The Houthis have shifted to using more drones than ballistic missiles in their latest attacks, making it more complex to intercept them.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
A drone is displayed in an exhibition held by the Houthis to mark the 'Martyrs Week' in Sanaa, Yemen November 17, 2024.