Overview

• President Trump announced a ceasefire with Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis, mediated by Oman, halting U.S. strikes in exchange for assurances to stop attacks on U.S. vessels in the Red Sea.
• The agreement does not include any commitment by the Houthis to cease attacks on Israel, leaving the country to respond independently to ongoing missile and drone strikes.
• The U.S. bombing campaign, codenamed Operation Rough Rider, cost over $1 billion but failed to decisively cripple Houthi capabilities, with analysts warning the group is likely to regroup and rearm.
• Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu criticized the U.S. decision, emphasizing that Israel will defend itself alone, as the Houthis continue targeting Israeli infrastructure, including Ben Gurion Airport.
• The ceasefire aligns with U.S. efforts to de-escalate tensions with Iran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations, though experts caution the truce may only provide a temporary pause in hostilities.