Thousands of Yemenis crowded the capital Sanaa Friday to express their support for the Iran-backed Huthi rebels, who say they will maintain pressure on Israel despite the imminent Gaza ceasefire.

The Middle East Forum, a conservative nonprofit focused on Islamic issues, has described Al-Husainy as “a radical anti-Semitic, pro-Hezbollah Shia imam” with “a significant history of

Analysis: Yemen is an escalating frontline in Israel's proxy war with Iran, but Tel Aviv may struggle to achieve a military triumph against the Houthis.

The Israeli Defense Forces said it recorded 32 drones launched from Yemen. Over 100 drones were shot down by the Israeli air defense system, fighter jets.

The ceasefire in Gaza represents a "great victory" for the Palestinian resistance, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday, warning against any possible breach by Israel.

The U.S. on Friday imposed sanctions on a Yemen-based financial institution that Washington accused of financially supporting the Houthis, as President Joe Biden's administration sought to further pressure the militant group before Biden leaves office.

The Iranian-backed Houthi militia in Yemen poses a growing global threat, targeting trade, energy supplies, and international security. Armed by Iran, they exploit strategic waterways, disrupt shipping,

When Iran carried out its first direct bombardment of missiles and drones toward Israel in April, the IAF deployed its Adir fleet to help thwart the attack. Israel’s F-35s have played an equally significant role in the IDF’s offensive and defensive operations targeting Hezbollah and the Yemen-based Houthis.

Israel and Hamas announced a ceasefire on Wednesday, leading to speculation that the Yemen-based Houthis — who started attacking commercial ships in late 2023 ostensibly in retaliation for Israel’s attacks on the Gaza Strip — might call off the broadsides for good.

Yemen's Houthi militia has praised the "resistance" of Palestinians against Israel following the agreement on a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the militia-controlled Saba news agency reported citing a Houthi spokesman.

Israel's full Cabinet was meeting Friday evening on the Gaza ceasefire deal that would pause the fighting and release dozens of hostages held by Hamas militants along with Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.