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Houthis open new front against Israel, is Red Sea shipping at risk?

The Houthis in Yemen have launched their first attacks on Israel, opening a new front in the month-long regional war. Grouped from 14 articles across 8 sources.

14 reports8 sourcesMar 29, 2026, 4:47 PM
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Al JazeeraMar 29, 2026, 4:47 PM

Houthis open new front against Israel, is Red Sea shipping at risk?

The Houthis in Yemen have launched their first attacks on Israel, opening a new front in the month-long regional war.

Al JazeeraMar 29, 2026, 12:59 AM

As war on Iran enters second month, Yemen’s Houthis open new front

The Yemeni group pledges more attacks on Israel as fears mount that the worsening conflict will spiral out of control.

Al JazeeraMar 29, 2026, 3:09 PM

Houthis open new front in Iran war: Will Yemeni group block Bab al-Mandeb?

Blockade of strait, one of the world's busiest maritime routes, would prove disastrous for global economy.

BBC NewsMar 28, 2026, 6:18 PM

Iran-backed Houthis join war with attack against Israel

There are fears the Iranian proxy may attack shipping in the Red Sea, adding to global economic woes.

Fox NewsMar 28, 2026, 6:00 PM

Iran-backed Houthis open third front against Israel as Tehran seeks leverage ahead of talks

Houthis launched ballistic and cruise missiles at Israel, which says it intercepted the strike. Analysts say Iran is pressuring the Houthis to show leverage in U.S. talks.

DWMar 28, 2026, 9:31 PM

Iran war: Houthis claim 2nd attack on Israel in 24 hours

Yemen's Houthi rebels say they have launched two attacks against Israel, vowing more. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced defense cooperation agreements with Qatar and the UAE.

DWMar 28, 2026, 9:14 AM

Iran war: Houthis claim attack on Israel, Zelenskyy in UAE

Yemen's Houthi rebels say they have launched missile barrage against Israel, their first such attack of the war. Meanwhile, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy has visited the UAE to discuss defense cooperation. DW has more.

CBS NewsMar 28, 2026, 10:53 PM

Houthis enter Iran war, widening the conflict with strike targeting Israel

The Houthis, an Iranian-backed militant group in Yemen, entered the widening conflict in the Middle East Saturday, launching an unsuccessful missile attack on Israel. Meanwhile, about 3,500 more U.S. troops have arrived in the Middle East. Holly Williams reports.

Financial TimesMar 28, 2026, 10:47 AM

Houthi missile attack signals ‘serious’ escalation in Iran war

Rebels’ participation puts vital maritime routes at greater risk

ABC AustraliaMar 28, 2026, 9:39 PM

Middle East war has another new front and Trump only wanted one of them

One month into the Middle East conflict, the fighting has expanded again with another new front opening up as the Houthis launched their first attack. It creates further complexity for Donald Trump who now has to contain a widening conflict, writes Allyson Horn.

The Straits TimesMar 28, 2026, 8:12 AM

Houthis enter war and say attacks on Iran, Hezbollah must stop

It marked the Yemen-based militant group’s entry into the Iran war.

The Straits TimesMar 28, 2026, 5:00 AM

Trump presses Saudis to recognise Israel as he defends Iran war

He urged Saudi Arabia to join the Abraham Accords.

Fox NewsMar 28, 2026, 3:38 PM

Ugandan military chief vows to back Israel against Iran in viral social media barrage

Uganda's military chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba claims Uganda could enter the Iran-Israel war on Israel's side, posting a series of pro-Israel statements on X this week.

The Straits TimesMar 27, 2026, 7:07 PM

More than 400 Hezbollah fighters killed in new war with Israel so far, sources say

The figure is the first overall toll provided of Hezbollah fighters killed in Israel’s campaign.

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