Yemen

A meeting of the released Ukrainian sailors from the crew of the Galaxy Leader, who spent more than a year in captivity with the Houthis, took place in Odesa. The release was made possible by the joint efforts of Ukrainian special services, diplomats and international partners.

The UN has temporarily suspended the movement of staff in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen after the detention of 7 staff members in Sanaa. The organization demands the immediate release of the detainees and condemns the actions of the Houthis.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine conducted a successful operation to free three Ukrainian sailors from captivity by Yemeni Houthis. The sailors were captured in November 2023 on the Galaxy Leader ship and are now under the care of diplomats.

The US President signed a decree to begin the process of recognizing the Yemeni Ansar Allah movement as a foreign terrorist organization. The decision is related to the Houthi attacks on US ships in the Red Sea and the threat to maritime trade.

Yemeni Houthi rebels released 25 crew members of the Galaxy Leader, including Ukrainians. The release was mediated by Oman as part of a ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip.

Israel has launched a large-scale military operation against terrorism in the West Bank city of Jenin. The IDF, Shabak and Israeli police are participating in Operation Iron Wall to strengthen security in the region.

An explosion occurred at a gas station in the Yemeni province of Al-Bayda, killing 8 people. About 50 other people were injured, the causes of the incident are under investigation.

An Israeli delegation arrives in Qatar to resume indirect talks with Hamas on the release of hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu provided detailed instructions for the negotiation process.

The Israeli Air Force successfully intercepted a missile launched by the Houthis from Yemen before it entered the country's airspace. Israel has warned the Houthis and Iran of the possibility of devastating strikes in response to the attacks.

The US Central Command released a video of Tomahawk cruise missiles being launched at Houthi targets in Yemen on December 31. The strikes targeted command, production, and weapons storage facilities.

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon warned the Houthis of a “miserable fate” if they continue their attacks. He also stated Israel's readiness to strike any targets in the Middle East, including Iran.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is to undergo surgery to remove his prostate gland. The politician was diagnosed with a benign prostate enlargement that caused a urinary tract infection.

Israeli aircraft attacked Sanaa airport as an Airbus 320 with hundreds of passengers was landing there. The attack injured members of the UN delegation, including a humanitarian representative.

Tedros Gebreyesus and UN staff came under Israeli fire at Sanaa airport. The attack killed two people, wounded a crew member and damaged the airport's infrastructure.

Israeli military aircraft attacked Houthi military facilities in Yemen, including the airport in Sanaa and ports on the west coast. The strikes were aimed at infrastructure used to smuggle Iranian weapons.

The Israeli Air Force attacked the Sanaa airport and the port of Hodeidah in Yemen in response to a missile attack. The strikes were aimed at infrastructure facilities, including power plants, after the Houthis attacked central Israel.

Iran has denied Putin's information about the evacuation of 4,000 Iranian troops from Syria. In fact, a smaller number of diplomats and advisors from different countries were evacuated using both Russian and Iranian aircraft.

Israeli Prime Minister announced the continuation of the fight against Yemeni Houthis after a missile attack on Tel Aviv. Netanyahu called on citizens to be resilient and compared the Houthis to terrorist organizations.

A Houthi ballistic missile hit the Jaffa neighborhood of Tel Aviv, where military facilities are located. As a result of the attack, 14 people were injured, all of whom are in stable condition.

The Israeli military conducted targeted strikes on Houthi positions in the western and central regions of Yemen. Ports, energy infrastructure and military facilities were attacked after a missile was intercepted from Yemen.

Sirens sounded in central Israel due to the launch of a missile from Yemen, which was intercepted before crossing the border. The Houthis announced the launch of a ballistic missile at a military target in Jaffa.

The US military conducted an air strike on the Houthi command center in the city of Sanaa. The facility was used to coordinate attacks on US ships and merchant vessels in the Red Sea.

Two US Navy destroyers successfully defended merchant ships from a Houthi missile and drone attack in the Gulf of Aden. The attack took place on December 9-10, there were no casualties or injuries.

The spokesperson for the Khortytsia military jurisdiction reported that former female prisoners participated in assault operations on the side of the Russian Federation. Previously, women in the occupation army performed only auxiliary functions.

russia recruited hundreds of Yemeni Houthis, promising them jobs and citizenship. Upon arrival, they were forcibly conscripted into the army and sent to fight against Ukraine.

The U. S. military attacked weapons depots and logistics centers of pro-Iranian groups in Syria and Yemen. The U.S. command declared its readiness to continue to protect its personnel and partners in the region.

The United States and the United Kingdom conducted a series of strikes on Houthi targets in several areas of Yemen, including the provinces of Sana'a and al-Hudaydah. According to media reports, the attacks took place in the districts of Jarban, Al Hafa and Sufyan.

President Zelenskyy said that russia is still making significant profits from oil sales and circumventing sanctions to purchase weapons components. He called on European leaders to unite to counter this.

Israel plans to commission a new Iron Beam laser system in 2025. The system will be able to destroy missiles and drones for $5 instead of the $60,000 spent on intercepting Iron Dome.

The WSJ reports that Russia provided the Houthis with data to target ships through Iranian intermediaries. Over the year, the Houthis have carried out more than 100 attacks, killing 4 sailors and sinking 2 ships.