Red Sea
Houthis hold Gulf states from joining US attacks with Bab el-Mandeb Strait trump card - interview
The Houthis' threat to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait may explain why Gulf states have not responded militarily to Iran’s attacks. Yemen expert Inbal Nissim-Louvton weighs in.
Houthis decided to attack Israel independently of Iran, to uphold US ceasefire, official tells CNN
Red Sea arena: Yemen’s Houthis open fourth front in Iran war, with global implications
Iran pushes Houthis toward Red Sea attacks as Israel keeps restrictions unchanged
Drug-resistant bacteria found in Israeli coastal waters raise health alarm
The findings, released Sunday and published in the journal mSphere, come amid rising concern over how warming seas may be fueling the spread of dangerous pathogens.
As US carrier heads home, a look back at the Houthi campaign - analysis
When the Truman was operating against the Houthis, it “conducted 670 strikes and intercepted around 160 enemy drones and missiles during the five months it spent in the Red Sea.”
Red in the summer? Feldstein Winery launches a series of wines suited to the Israeli climate
Winemaker Avi Feldstein is redefining local wine culture with a series of light, refreshing, and sophisticated red wines that blend tradition and regional inspiration with innovation.
Egypt sentences two Israelis to five years in jail for assaulting hotel workers
The individuals reportedly admitted to being involved in the incident and were investigated by police.
Prayers of silence: Why Passover's seventh day is so unique in its quietness
Calling out in prayer and beseeching God to answer our supplications involves an element of entitlement, perhaps even temerity. In contrast, silence reflects humility.
US struggling to contain Yemen as Houthis down MQ-9 drones - report
The US initially hoped to establish air superiority over Yemen within 30 days of launching the campaign, the report noted.
The nature of miracles: From splitting the Red Sea to the State of Israel - opinion
I think that Passover in general, and its seventh day in particular, is the perfect time to appreciate “the miracles that are with us daily,” as we say in the Amidah prayer.
This week in Jewish history: Atomic bombs and Masada under siege
A highly abridged weekly version of Dust & Stars – Today in Jewish History.
Passover 2025: Crossing your own Red Sea
We all face Red Seas in one form or another. But the good news is that just as God parted the waters for our forefathers when they left Egypt, He can part them for us as well.
Passover 2025: When God hides, we still believe
Faith isn’t about finding all the answers – it’s about having shoulders wide enough, and spirits deep enough, to carry the weight of the questions.
