– Israel and Yemen’s Houthis traded fire for the first time, escalating tensions in the Red Sea
– Israel struck a Yemeni port in response to a Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv
– The U.S. Navy has been engaged in a firefight with the Houthis, destroying missiles and drones
– The U.S. is considering designating the Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization
– Humanitarian organizations are concerned about the impact of counterterrorism measures on Yemen’s population
– Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Oman denounced Israel’s attack on Yemen
– Protracted tensions threaten the fragile peace in Yemen
– The Houthis have shown a commitment to Iran rather than a peace process in Yemen
– President Biden’s top priorities include a cease-fire in Gaza and the release of hostages held by Hamas
– A multinational defense arrangement is in place to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea, with the option to be strengthened