Houthis Detain UN Workers and Escalate Attacks Following Israeli Strike

In Sanaa, Houthi rebels detained at least 11 employees from UN agencies—including the World Food Program, WHO, and UNICEF—after launching raids on their offices. The UN Secretary-General demanded their immediate release, condemning the actions as unacceptable.
Meanwhile, Yemenis gather to mourn the killing of Houthi Prime Minister Ahmed al‑Rahawi—killed in an Israeli airstrike—during a funeral broadcast widely in Sanaa.
Shortly after the funeral, the Houthis again struck near the Red Sea, targeting an Israeli-owned oil tanker; although the attack caused no damage or casualties, it underscored mounting regional volatility.

Author: Global Ripple

Posted on: September 01, 2025