Yemen Archives

Generation Jihad Ep. 119 — Israel at War: November 27, 2023

Joe Truzman & Bill Roggio | November 27, 2023

Bill and Joe are back with an update on the latest from Israel and Gaza, starting with the release by Hamas of hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held in Israel amidst the backdrop of a still-holding ceasefire.

They’re also joined again by FDD Senior Fellow and Iran expert Behnam Ben Taleblu to unpack the latest regional aggression covered with Tehran’s fingerprints, including more missiles fired at U.S. and Israeli assets in the region (and why one incident last week was actually a “game-changer”) as well as the latest string of maritime hijackings off the coast of Yemen.

Houthis launch anti-ship ballistic missiles at U.S. warship

Joe Truzman & Bill Roggio | November 27, 2023

The anti-ship ballistic missiles, which were fired by the Houthis after a U.S. warship foiled a hijacking in the Gulf of Aden, missed their mark. The U.S. military has not responded to the attack.

Tehran’s terror proxy in Yemen targets Israel and international shipping

Bradley Bowman & Ryan Brobst | November 22, 2023

The Houthis boarded and seized the Israeli-linked Galaxy Leader cargo ship on November 19, taking 25 crewmembers captive. This piracy, which follows recent Houthi attacks against Israel, is part of a larger strategy by Iran to undermine maritime security and American interests while attempting to encircle, attack, and exhaust Israel.

International Maritime Security Construct issues warning as Houthis threaten commercial shipping

Bradley Bowman & Bill Roggio | November 17, 2023

The IMSC did not identify any of the “malign actors” that caused it to issue the warning, but it is clear the warning is in response to threats by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia.

Houthis shoot down U.S. MQ-9 Reaper off Yemeni coast

Joe Truzman & Bill Roggio | November 8, 2023

The Iran-backed militia in Yemen that is better known as the Houthis shot down an unmanned U.S. MQ-9 Reaper in international waters off the coast of Yemen. The Houthis have shot down four U.S. Reapers since 2017.

Houthis launch third strike against Israel, threaten more attacks

Joe Truzman & Bill Roggio | October 31, 2023

Today’s attack is the third by the Houthis that has targeted Israel, and the terror group has threatened more as Israel prepares its ground offensive into Gaza.

U.S. warship intercepts missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthis

Bill Roggio | October 19, 2023

The USS Carney intercepted three missiles fired from Yemen as it was patrolling the Red Sea. The missiles appear to have been fired at Israel.

Leader of Yemen’s Houthis states willingness to support ‘Palestinian people’

Joe Truzman | October 10, 2023

Abdul Malik al-Houthi says he willing to support ‘the Palestinian people’ with rocket barrages if the United States intervenes to support Israel.

US government sanctions several Shabaab officials and affiliated individuals

Caleb Weiss | October 17, 2022

Nine individuals were designated by the U.S. Treasury Department while an additional five were also blacklisted by the U.S. State Department.

Israel’s Defense Minister Reveals Syrian Military Sites Used to Produce Advanced Weapons for Iran

Joe Truzman | September 15, 2022

Israel’s defense minister revealed Syrian military used to manufacture advanced arms for Tehran.

Saudi Arabia Designates Individuals for Supporting Yemen’s Houthi Movement

Joe Truzman | September 2, 2022

On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia designated five individuals for providing support to the Iran-backed Houthi movement.

Generation Jihad Ep. 73 — Prison Break (Jihadi Edition)

Bill Roggio and Caleb Weiss | July 22, 2022

You guessed it. Our guest is, indeed, Caleb Weiss. This time, he and Bill discuss how (and which) prison breaks fit into the larger strategy of various Jihadi groups — and why some don’t bother.

Houthis Launch Third “Siege Breaking” Operation in Saudi Arabia

Joe Truzman | March 25, 2022

Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen renewed attacks against Saudi energy facilities on Friday causing an enormous fire in one of the country’s largest cities.

Houthis Renew Attacks Against Saudi Arabia

Joe Truzman | March 21, 2022

Yemen’s Houthis renewed attacks against Saudi Arabia by launching three waves of assaults on Saturday and Sunday.

Houthis Claim Credit for Drone Attacks on Saudi Oil Refineries

Joe Truzman | March 11, 2022

In its second attack in recent weeks, the Houthis targeted several oil refineries in Saudi Arabia including an Aramco facility in Riyadh.

Houthis Warn Israel, Touts Military Training

Joe Truzman | March 7, 2022

Iran-backed Houthis published a Hezbollah-style video warning Israel and demonstrating military training that its militants undergo.

U.S. Treasury Designates Houthi Finance Network

Joe Truzman | February 23, 2022

The U.S. Treasury Department exposed more elements of the Houthi’s international finance network on Wednesday by designating individuals and entities affiliated with the Iran-backed militant group. Treasury described the designated individuals and entities as being involved with “the U.S.-designated Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF) and Houthi financier Sa’id al-Jamal, this network has transferred tens […]

The Dynamic Terrorism Landscape and What It Means for America

Bill Roggio | February 3, 2022

On Feb. 2, Bill Roggio testified before the House Committee on Homeland Security at a hearing titled, “The Dynamic Terrorism Landscape and What It Means for America.” His testimony focused on the state of Al Qaeda, the Islamic State, the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban, state sponsors of terrorism such as Iran and Pakistan, and the growing threat of global jihadism.

Houthis Renew Attack on Abu Dhabi With Ballistic Missiles

Joe Truzman | January 24, 2022

Abu Dhabi came under renewed ballistic missile attack by the Houthis Monday morning in response to its role in the Saudi-led conflict in Yemen.

Houthis launch aerial attack against UAE capital Abu Dhabi

Joe Truzman | January 19, 2022

Houthi spokesperson announced the Iran-backed group conducted a high profile strike against sites in the UAE on Monday.

AQAP congratulates JNIM for attacks on French soldiers

Caleb Weiss | January 30, 2021

Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula has sent a message of support to its fellow al Qaeda branch for recently killing five French soldiers.

U.S. to designate Yemen’s Houthis as a foreign terrorist organization

Caleb Weiss | January 11, 2021

Additionally, the U.S. State Department will also designate three of the Houthis’ top leaders as global terrorists.

Generation Jihad Ep. 9 – The Drone Wars

Thomas Joscelyn & Bill Roggio | May 12, 2020

Hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn discuss the history of America’s drone campaign against al-Qaeda and ISIS.

Analysis: The Islamic State’s ideological campaign against al-Qaeda

Thomas Joscelyn | May 4, 2020

In late April, the Islamic State’s Yemen “province” released a video attacking al-Qaeda’s ideological credentials. The video is the latest piece of propaganda in the Islamic State’s campaign against its jihadist rival.

Generation Jihad Ep. 7 – Jihad in the Time of Coronavirus

Thomas Joscelyn & Bill Roggio | April 28, 2020

Daveed Gartenstein-Ross joins hosts Bill Roggio and Tom Joscelyn to discuss how jihadists are adapting to the coronavirus pandemic.

Houthis allege capture of Al Qaeda base in northern Yemen

Caleb Weiss | April 21, 2020

Houthis report to have captured an al Qaeda base in one of its historical strongholds in the country. No independent verification of this event, however, has yet been reported.

Al Qaeda-affiliated media shop promotes worldwide operations

Thomas Joscelyn and Caleb Weiss | April 11, 2020

Thabat, an al-Qaeda-affiliated media outfit, has released a series of infographics that are intended to highlight the group’s global reach and resiliency. The images trumpet a large number of purported attacks in Afghanistan, as well as America’s withdrawal from the country.