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Houthi rebels have vowed that the latest round of US and UK strikes against them in Yemen will no go unanswered - as their allies Hamas killed nearly two dozen Israeli soldiers in Gaza.
The US launched their eighth attack on Houthi positions in western Yemen overnight, firing up to 30 munitions. UK defence secretary Grant Shapps said four Royal Air Force (RAF) Typhoons were involved in the strikes.
Mohammad Ali al-Houthi, head of the Houthi’s supreme revolutionary committee wrote on X, after the joint strikes by the US and the UK: “Trust well that every operation and every aggression against our country will not be without a response”.
It comes as 21 soldiers have been killed in the Gaza Strip in the deadliest attack on Israel’s forces since the 7 October Hamas raid that triggered the war, the military has said.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu mourned the soldiers but vowed to press ahead with the offensive until "absolute victory" over Hamas was achieved.
The soldiers were killed after a militant fired a rocket-propelled grenade at a tank stationed next to two buildings being prepared for demolition. The area was packed with explosives.
Key Points UK and US launch fresh airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen Cameron: Strikes show UK ‘backs up words with action’ Houthi leader promises ‘response’ to latest airstrikes UK defence secretary says latest round of airstrikes ‘deal another blow’ to Houthis MoD says four Royal Air Force Typhoons and two Voyager tankers used in joint airstrikes against Houthis
Show latest update 1 day ago RAF Typhoon jets take off from Cyprus to conduct second ‘targeted strikes’ in Yemen
RAF Typhoon and voyagers take off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to conduct precision strike operations against Houthi military targets in response to further attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.
The strikes on Monday (22 January) were launched against the Iranian-backed group after they started targeting ships in the Red Sea, a key international trade route, and follow bombings on Houthi sites on January 11.
Four Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a pair of Voyager tankers, joined US forces in a strike against Houthi sites. The aircraft used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to strike multiple targets at two military sites in the vicinity of Sanaa airfield.
RAF Typhoon jets take off from Cyprus to conduct second ‘targeted strikes’ in Yemen RAF Typhoon and voyagers take off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus to conduct precision strike operations against Houthi military targets in response to further attacks on shipping in the Red Sea. The strikes on Monday (22 January) were launched against the Iranian-backed group after they started targeting ships in the Red Sea, a key international trade route, and follow bombings on Houthi sites on January 11. Four Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4s, supported by a pair of Voyager tankers, joined US forces in a strike against Houthi sites. The aircraft used Paveway IV precision-guided bombs to strike multiple targets at two military sites in the vicinity of Sanaa airfield.
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 17:34
1 day ago Britain to announce new sanctions against Houthis in coming days - PM Sunak
Britain plans to announce new sanctions in the coming days targeting Houthi financing of attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Tuesday.
US and British forces carried out a fresh round of strikes on Monday in Yemen, targeting a Houthi underground storage site as well as missile and surveillance capabilities used by the Iran-aligned group.
“We’re going to use the most effective means at our disposal to cut off the Houthi‘s financial resources, where they are used to fund these attacks,” Sunak told parliament.
“We are working closely with the United States on this and plan to announce new sanctions measures in the coming days.”
Sunak also said British Foreign Secretary David Cameron would visit the Middle East this week.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak making a statement on Houthi maritime attacks in the Red Sea
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Tom Watling 23 January 2024 16:58
1 day ago Sunak has no choice but to strike the Houthis – but don’t expect it to make much difference
Downing Street and the White House cannot let attacks on the key Red Sea shipping route continue at this rate, but they will be wary of such action spiralling, writes Chris Stevenson
Don’t expect the Houthi strikes to end – but the UK and US have to keep pressure up Downing Street and the White House cannot let attacks on the key Red Sea shipping route continue at this rate, but they will be wary of such action spiralling, writes Chris Stevenson
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 16:24
1 day ago EU may struggle to sanction violent Israeli settlers - Luxembourg's Bettel
The European Union may struggle to reach agreement on a push by some member states to impose sanctions on Israeli settlers responsible for violence against Palestinians in the West Bank, Luxembourg Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel said.
In an interview with Reuters in Brussels, Bettel recalled that the European Union leaders argued for hours about even small differences in language when it came to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
“So having sanctions against settlers might be difficult,” he said, while making clear he favoured such measures.
“It is important that impunity cannot be accepted and violent settlers have to be punished and if they (Israeli authorities) don’t do it, we need to do it.”
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 15:30
1 day ago Sunak outlines 'pathway to peace' in Israel-Hamas war
Sunak outlines 'pathway to peace' in Israel-Hamas war
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 15:00
1 day ago Six Palestinians were killed at a UN-run shelter in Gaza - UNRWA chief
Six displaced Palestinian were killed when one of the United Nations-run shelters was hit in Khan Younis, the focus of Israel‘s ground offensive, in the southern Gaza Strip, a day ago, the head of the UN aid agency for Palestinians said.
“Terrified staff, patients, and displaced people are now trapped inside the few remaining hospitals in Khan Younis as heavy fighting continues,” Philippe Lazzarine, UNRWA’s general commissioner said in a post on X on Tuesday.
Lazzarine said at least six of the displaced were killed and more others were wounded in the incident.
“I call on all parties to take every precaution to minimize harm and protect civilians, medical facilities and personnel and @UN premises in accordance with international law,” he added.
The Israeli army did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 14:35
1 day ago Houthi strikes: Rishi Sunak says will not hesitate to act if need to again
Houthi strikes: Rishi Sunak says will not hesitate to act if need to again
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 14:00
1 day ago Keir Starmer was not told about strikes in advance, Downing Street
Sir Keir Starmer was not told in advance of Monday night’s strikes against Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
The Labour leader was given a heads up before the first round of UK strikes against the Iran-backed group attacking cargo ships in the region.
But, despite initial confusion over whether he was this time, Downing Street confirmed Sir Keir was told “at the time of the strikes”, not before they were launched.
Rishi Sunak’s spokesman said: “Our preference will always be to inform the Leader of the Opposition and Speaker in advance where operational security and strike timelines allow.
“That wasn’t a possibility in this instance.”
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer responds following Prime Minister Rishi Sunak statement to MPs in the House of Commons, London
(PA)
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 13:30
1 day ago Labour backs strikes in Yemen
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has told the Commons his party supports the latest strikes on Rishi Houthi rebels in Yemen.
He told MPs: “We back this targeted action.”
He also said he “totally” rejected the idea the attacks were linked to Gaza.
But he called on ministers to again release their legal justification for their action.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has told the Commons his party supports the latest strikes on Rishi Houthi rebels in Yemen
(Getty Images)
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 12:52
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1 day ago Downing Street: Initial strikes on Houthis were effective
Downing Street has insisted the UK’s initial strikes were effective against the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, “degrading their capabilities”.
Questioned about why more strikes were necessary, if the first acted as deterrents, Rishi Sunak’s spokesman said the first attack would never be “sufficient to completely stop these indiscriminate attacks”.
And the spokesman insisted that the “evidence so far” is that Monday night’s strikes were also effective.
No10 said they destroyed targets and degraded the capabilities of the Iran-backed Houthis.
Tom Watling 23 January 2024 12:47
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