The Israel Defence Forces has confirmed it killed Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh's three sons. "Earlier today, air force aircraft attacked three military operatives of the terrorist organisation Hamas on their way to carry out terrorist activities in the central area of the Gaza Strip," a spokesman said. "The three activists who were attacked are Amir … Continue reading IDF confirms deaths of Haniyeh’s sons
US Navy ships and aircraft shot down 15 uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAVs) fired by Yemen's Houthis in the Red Sea area early on Saturday, according to officials. The military was responding to a large-scale attack by "Iranian-backed Houthi terrorists" launched into the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden between 4am and 6.30am on Saturday, US … Continue reading US responds to attack by Houthi rebels
Iran's military and security leaders have been "increasingly discussing" the need to expand their presence around the Red Sea, a leading US thinktank has said. In its latest update on the situation in the Middle East, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) said Iran would probably use an expanding military presence to threaten … Continue reading Iran ‘increasingly discussing’ expanding presence around Red Sea
The US has conducted a number of a "self-defence strikes" against Houthi targets in Yemen. Four mobile Houthi anti-ship cruise missiles and one unmanned aerial vehicle were targeted, US Central Command said. Forces also shot down three drones launched towards the Gulf of Aden from areas controlled by the Iranian-backed militant group. "These actions are taken … Continue reading US hits Houthis in ‘self-defence strikes’ after rebels kill sailors
An international affairs editor has offered his immediate thoughts on the deaths of two sailors in a Houthi missile attack on a commercial ship in the Gulf of Aden. "This is a significant and grave development," he says. "The Houthis have been attacking shipping for some months now, but this is the first time that … Continue reading RED SEA CRISIS: Significant and grave development in shipping crisis
Two people are dead after a Houthi attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden, the British embassy in Yemen has confirmed. They are the first people to die in Houthi attacks on shipping. "At least two innocent sailors have died," a statement read. "This was the sad but inevitable consequence of the Houthis … Continue reading British embassy confirms 2 dead after Houthi attack
Yemen’s Houthi group reported fresh US-British airstrikes in the northern province of Saada on Monday. The Houthi-run Al-Masirah television said three strikes targeted Yasnam area in Baqim district in Saada. There were no reports yet of casualties or damage. The airstrikes came shortly after the UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported an attack on a … Continue reading Fresh US-British airstrikes target Houthi sites in Yemen
Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh has said the group is showing flexibility in negotiations with Israel but is ready to continue fighting. He called on Palestinians in Jerusalem and the West Bank to march to al Aqsa Mosque to pray on the first day of Ramadan. Negotiations The latest round of walks was taking place Paris … Continue reading Hamas chief claims group showing flexibility in negotiations
'Iran not providing weapons to Houthis in Yemen' Iran is not providing weapons to the Houthis in Yemen, Iran's UN ambassador has told our sister network NBC News. Amir Saeid Iravani acknowledged that Iran did arm Hamas and other Palestinian militants but said Iran "was not directing them". When asked if Iran was arming militants, he … Continue reading Iran denies arming Houthis in Yemen
Israel confirms death of 24-year-old soldier Israel has confirmed the death of a 24-year-old soldier. Major General Shimon Yeoshua Assolin was part of the Harel Brigade and "fell in battle" in southern Gaza, the Israel Defence Forces said. Government minister Eli Cohen said he served as an "engineering fighter" and was killed yesterday. "Sending condolences … Continue reading 24-year-old Israeli soldier dies in combat
The UK armed forces are losing personnel faster than they can recruit, leaving their "warfighting readiness" in doubt, according to a new report by the Defence Committee. The report also found the military has "key capability and stockpile shortages" that would hamper its ability to engage in "all-out, prolonged war". It comes as the Royal … Continue reading MPs doubt UK’s military readiness for a full-scale war
Good afternoon and welcome to our global news coverage. We'll be bringing you more updates on the Israel-Hamas war and wider tensions in the Middle East throughout the day. Last night, the UK and the US launched joint airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in response to continued attacks in the Red Sea. It was … Continue reading Global news update today 4/02/2024
'Imminent threat' of anti-ship missile destroyed by US American forces have destroyed a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile in Yemen. US Central Command (USCENTCOM) said in a statement: "On 4 February at approximately 4am (Sanaa time), USCENTCOM forces conducted a strike in self-defence against a Houthi anti-ship cruise missile prepared to launch against ships in the … Continue reading US Navy destroys anti-cruise ship missile in Yemen
Yemen's Houthis say they launched ballistic missiles towards the Israeli port city of Eilat. The Israeli military earlier said its aerial defence system successfully intercepted a surface-to-surface missile fired at Israeli territory in the area of the Red Sea. The Houthis have fired several ballistic missiles and drones at Eilat since 7 October. It has … Continue reading Houthis fire ballistic missiles at Israel
We have been reporting this week that the United States is preparing its response to a drone attack on a military base in Jordan which killed three US service members and injured at least 40 others on Sunday. The US has blamed the attack on Iran-backed militants and has warned of retaliation. In a news … Continue reading How the US might react to deadly Jordan drone attack
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