Trump Proclaims Truce With Houthis
After weeks of U.S. airstrikes, Houthis agree to stop attacking international shipping. But they vow to keep targeting Israel.
President Trump has declared a truce with Yemen’s Houthi militants, ending a six-week U.S. bombing campaign aimed at stopping attacks on international shipping.
The Houthis are an Iran-backed militant group that controls much of northern Yemen and has launched missile and drone attacks across the region, including on ships in the Red Sea and targets in Israel.
The Houthis agreed to stop striking vessels — a move the White House hailed as a win for global commerce. But they’ve made clear that attacks on Israel will continue.
A spokesman for the Houthis confirmed they will still target “Israeli ships,” and missile strikes continued near Ben Gurion Airport this week. Israel, reportedly caught off guard by the announcement, expressed concern but hasn’t formally responded.
Meanwhile, U.S. officials say the Red Sea is now safer for shipping, and Trump has pivoted toward negotiations with Iran and upcoming visits to Gulf allies.
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