Ceasefire in Yemen: Unveiling New Tensions Between Houthis and Israel

A ceasefire between Yemen's Houthis and the U.S. excludes Israel, maintaining potential shipping disruptions in the Red Sea. The agreement to cease U.S. attacks, mediated by Oman, is conditional, given persistent Houthi-Israel tensions. U.S. intensified strikes previously to secure Red Sea trade routes.

A recent ceasefire agreement between Yemen's Houthi rebels and the United States does not extend to Israel, according to statements made by Houthi negotiators on Wednesday. This could signal ongoing volatility in the region, especially regarding shipping lanes in the Red Sea.

The ceasefire, announced by President Donald Trump, involves the cessation of U.S. bombing campaigns against the Iran-backed Houthis. Oman played a mediating role in crafting the agreement, which reportedly follows a decline in Houthi attacks on U.S. vessels since January this year.

Despite the ceasefire easing hostilities between the U.S. and the Houthis, the Iranian-supported group continues to voice intentions of targeting Israel, further complicating matters in an already fragile region. These developments arise amid elevated tensions after a Houthi missile incident near Israel and reflect ongoing complexities in Middle Eastern geopolitics.

(With inputs from agencies.)