Yemen
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Middle East at war
Israeli strike hits north Lebanon for first time, cuts off key crossing into Syria
The US military said it carried out 15 strikes against targets linked to Iran-aligned Houthi fighters in Yemen.
- by Bassem Mroue
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Middle East at war
Can Israel’s Iron Dome withstand Iran’s missiles?
The Iron Dome is just one part of Israel’s missile defence system. David’s Sling is another. How does it all work?
- by Jackson Graham and Angus Holland
Opinion
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Why Iran’s impotence has been exposed, and Netanyahu’s the big winner
The new campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon is just one part of Israel’s sweeping offensive against Iran and its proxy militias like Hamas in Gaza and the Houthis in Yemen.
- by Peter Hartcher
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Israel strikes inner-city Beirut, bombs Houthi targets in Yemen
Videos showed ambulances and a crowd gathered near the multistorey residential building in a mainly Sunni district with a busy thoroughfare lined with shops.
- by Melanie Lidman and Kareem Chehayeb
Oil tanker hit by Houthis now appears to be leaking oil, Pentagon says
The Houthis, who control Yemen’s most populous regions, said they attacked it in the Red Sea, as the Iran-aligned group has been attacking ships in solidarity with Palestinians.
Explainer
Middle East tensions
Houthis, Hezbollah and Hamas: Who they are and what they want
As Israeli troops raid Lebanon, conflict is spreading again in the Middle East. Who are the key players, and what is the Axis of Resistance?
- by Jackson Graham, Angus Holland and Cindy Yin
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Analysis
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
What Iranian president’s helicopter crash means for the Middle East
Iran views itself as the chief patron of Palestinian resistance to Israeli rule, and top officials have called for Israel to be wiped off the map.
- by Joseph Krauss
Houthis tell China, Russia their ships won’t be targeted in Red Sea
In exchange, the two countries may provide political support to the Houthis in bodies such as the United Nations Security Council.
- by Sam Dagher and Mohammed Hatem
Experts say Gaza is close to famine. What does that mean?
As Palestinians struggle to find food, humanitarians and UN officials are warning that famine is imminent in the enclave. What is it exactly?
- by Gaya Gupta
Ship hit by Houthi rebels sinks in Red Sea, first vessel lost in conflict
A ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea after days of taking on water, the first vessel to be fully destroyed as part of their campaign.
- by Jon Gambrell
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