Press Releases

Israeli Army Says It Intercepted Missile Launched from Yemen

(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced that it successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Sunday, following air raid sirens that were heard across several regions of the country. An army statement confirmed the interception...

UN envoy meets with Yemeni PM to discuss Yemen’s future for peace

(MENAFN) The UN Special Envoy for Yemen, Hans Grundberg, called on Wednesday for a “just political settlement” to the longstanding conflict in Yemen. Making the statement at the conclusion of a three-day visit to the southern port city of Aden,...

Israel Signals Potential Airstrikes on Yemen's Houthis

(MENAFN) Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz issued a stark warning on Tuesday night, signaling potential airstrikes against the Houthi group in Yemen, mirroring a recent assault on Iran. “Yemen will be treated like Tehran. After striking the...

The balance of power in Yemen after the US-Houthi cease-fire

The May 6 cease-fire between the United States and the Tehran-supported Houthi militia in Yemen has had a consolidating effect on the balance of power inside the war-torn state and hardened the status quo of the country’s civil war. In turn, the...

Thousands Rally in Yemen to Show Support for Gaza, Iran

(MENAFN) Thousands of Yemenis took to the streets across Houthi-controlled areas on Friday, demonstrating their support for Gaza and Iran, as reported by media. The protests were held under the slogan "Praising Iran's victory... and expressing...

Yemen Strikes Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport

(MENAFN) On Sunday, Israeli officials halted all air traffic at Ben Gurion Airport after a projectile originating from Yemen landed in the vicinity of the airport. The interruption in flights came as part of safety protocols following the missile...

Yemeni Premier Resigns Amid Political Issues

(MENAFN) Yemeni Premier Ahmed bin Mubarak has officially stepped down from his position, citing ongoing hindrances that blocked him from performing his constitutional responsibilities. His decision, announced on Saturday, marks a significant shift...

Yemeni PM Leaves Office, Citing Governmental Impasses

(MENAFN) Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak stepped down Saturday, attributing his resignation to constitutional limitations and obstacles that prevented him from enacting crucial reforms. In his resignation statement, he disclosed "lots...

Yemen: ICRC responds to deadly attack on Sa’ada Prison, urges for protection of civilians amidst worsening humanitarian crisis

"It is unthinkable that while people are detained and have nowhere to escape, they can also be caught in the line of fire,” said Christine Cipolla, ICRC's head of delegation in Yemen. “This attack underscores how civilians in Yemen are...

UN warns of starvation of five million people in Yemen

(MENAFN) Three United Nations agencies have issued a warning that almost five million people in Yemen’s southern provinces are facing food insecurity, with the situation expected to worsen unless urgent action is taken. The Food and Agriculture...

UN Raises Alarm as Yemen’s Food Crisis Devours Lives

(MENAFN) Three United Nations bodies issued a stark warning on Sunday, highlighting that nearly 5 million individuals in Yemen’s southern regions are currently grappling with food insecurity, a situation poised to worsen drastically unless...

World Health Organization expands Dengue Prevention Efforts in Yemen

(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its dengue fever intervention efforts in Yemen’s southern provinces of Aden and Lahj, responding to a growing number of infections that are compounding the region’s ongoing humanitarian...

Israel Reports Missile Strike from Yemen

(MENAFN) The Israeli military announced on Monday that a fresh missile had been launched from Yemen, intensifying the ongoing retaliatory strikes between Israel and Iran. According to a military statement, the projectile activated air-raid alarms...

One Year in Detention: Heads of United Nations agencies and INGOs renew demand for release of staff detained in northern Yemen

This week marks one year since dozens of personnel from the United Nations, non-governmental and civil society organizations, and diplomatic missions were arbitrarily detained by the Houthi de facto authorities in northern Yemen. Others have been...

UN Envoy states Yemen is at risk despite ceasefire

(MENAFN) The United Nations’ special envoy to Yemen, Hans Grundberg, cautioned that the situation across the country remains highly unstable, even after a recent agreement between the Houthis and the United States brought a temporary halt to...

Israel targets Houthi Leaders secret meeting in Yemen

(MENAFN) An Israeli airstrike targeted a secret meeting of top Houthi leaders in the Yemeni capital, according to local security sources and anti-Houthi media. The meeting reportedly included Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council,...

Israel targets Houthi Leaders secret meeting in Yemen

(MENAFN) An Israeli airstrike targeted a secret meeting of top Houthi leaders in the Yemeni capital, according to local security sources and anti-Houthi media. The meeting reportedly included Mahdi al-Mashat, head of the Supreme Political Council,...

Frequently asked questions about the ICRC’s work in Yemen

The ICRC’s role is purely humanitarian and, in this instance, is limited to supporting the logistical aspects of release operations to ensure safe and dignified release and repatriation. The ICRC provides one-off cash support to facilitate their...

Federal Jury Convicts Pakistani Weapons Smuggler of Transporting Iranian Advanced Conventional Weapons Destined for the Houthis in Yemen

A federal jury convicted a Pakistani national today on charges related to smuggling Iranian-made advanced conventional weaponry destined for the Houthis in Yemen and threatening multiple witnesses. According to court records and evidence presented...

UN Chief Urges Release of Aid Workers in Yemen

(MENAFN) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his demand for the prompt and unconditional liberation of numerous staff members from the United Nations and various humanitarian organizations who have been unjustly held by Yemen's...