Overview

• The U.S. has paused its air campaign against Yemen's Houthi rebels following a ceasefire agreement mediated by Oman, with the Houthis pledging to halt attacks on U.S. ships in the Red Sea.
• The truce does not cover Israeli targets, and the Houthis have vowed to continue missile and drone strikes on Israel, including a recent attack on Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.
• Israel, excluded from the U.S.-Houthi agreement, has resumed independent strikes on Houthi positions in Yemen, targeting key infrastructure like Sana’a International Airport and Hodeidah port.
• U.S. Central Command reported that its seven-week Operation Rough Rider campaign resulted in a significant drop in Houthi missile and drone attacks, but analysts warn the group retains its supply chains and external support from Iran.
• The ceasefire aligns with U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, suggesting a broader diplomatic strategy, while raising concerns in Israel about diminished American support in its conflict with the Houthis.