The Yemeni government has strongly condemned the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh, head of Hamas' political bureau, in Tehran. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the internationally recognized Yemeni government expressed its deep condemnation of the assassination, urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
UN Sanctions Committee Removes Sanctions on Former Yemeni President Saleh and Son
The UN Security Council Sanctions Committee announced the removal of former Yemeni President Ali Abdullah Saleh and his son Ahmed from the list of sanctioned individuals and entities, under Resolution 2140 of the year (2014). The Houthis had killed former President Saleh at the end of 2017 after he attempted to break away from a brief alliance with them.
American Newspaper Discloses Surprise Details About Ismail Haniyeh's Assassination in Tehran
The New York Times reported on Thursday, citing seven officials, that an explosive device, secretly smuggled into a guesthouse in Tehran, led to the death of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh. According to five Middle Eastern officials, the bomb had been hidden in his room approximately two months before the incident.
Houthi Militias Revoke Death Sentence Against Yemeni Activist
The Houthi militia has withdrawn the death sentence against Yemeni female activist Fatima Al-Urwali, who was arrested at a checkpoint in Taiz province in August 2022. This decision came after a court ruling declared her innocent and awarded her financial compensation.
Washington Imposes New Sanctions on Houthis' Arms Facilitators
The United States has imposed new sanctions on individuals and companies that facilitated arms purchases for the Houthi group. The U.S. Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted two individuals and four companies, including Al-Shehari United Trading Company, Guangzhou Al-Shahari United Trading Company, and Hong Kong Al-Shehari, operating in Yemen and China. Among the sanctioned individuals are Ahmed Khalid Yahya Al-Shehari and Maher Yahya Mohammed Mutahar Al-Ka’ini.
Taiz Parties Condemn Secrecy Over "Roadmap" and Warn Against Dividing National Institutions
Political parties in Taiz have criticized the secrecy surrounding the "roadmap," viewing it as an infringement on Yemenis' right to determine their political and sovereign future. They emphasized the need to adhere to the three key references: the outcomes of the National Dialogue Conference, the Gulf Cooperation Council Initiative, and UN Resolution 2216 in all dialogues and negotiations.
UN Report: Rising Food Insecurity in Houthi-Controlled Yemen
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) reported an increase in food insecurity in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, with a 3% rise in June 2024 compared to May. In contrast, food insecurity in regions controlled by the internationally recognized government (IRG) slowed, with 48% of households experiencing inadequate food consumption in June.
