Ceasefire Deal Between Yemen's Houthis and the U.S.

The recent ceasefire agreement between Yemen's Houthis and the United States, announced by President Donald Trump, does not extend to sparing Israel from attacks. This suggests that the Houthi's shipping attacks may continue, impacting global trade.

Details of the Ceasefire Agreement

• President Trump announced the cessation of U.S. bombing on the Iran-aligned Houthis, contingent on the group's agreement to halt attacks on U.S. ships.
• Oman mediated the ceasefire to stop Houthi attacks on U.S. vessels.
• Since January, there have been no reports of Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
• The Houthi negotiator clarified that the agreement does not involve Israel, maintaining the group's right to self-defense.

Continued Tensions and Reactions

• Despite easing tensions with the U.S., the Houthis maintain the possibility of attacking Israel-linked vessels.
• The Houthi military spokesperson confirmed drone strikes targeted Israel, with a missile reportedly falling outside Israel's borders.
• Iran welcomed the ceasefire, praising Oman's mediation efforts.

Background and Recent Developments

• The ceasefire follows the Houthis' aggressive actions since the Gaza war initiated by Israel's military offensive against Hamas.
• The U.S. military had launched over 1,000 operations in Yemen, resulting in significant Houthi casualties.
• Recent tensions escalated with a Houthi missile landing near Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, prompting Israeli airstrikes on Yemen.
• Under former President Biden, the U.S. and Britain conducted airstrikes to safeguard the Red Sea trading route.
• Following Trump's presidency, airstrikes against the Houthis intensified significantly.
• In late April, a suspected U.S. airstrike reportedly hit a migrant center in Yemen, causing 68 fatalities.