For today, links to reports from Middle East Monitor, Reuters, and the Cradle; others or at least headlines are accessible by clicking on their names below.  (YEMEN 5-7-25 is HERE, or scroll down.  LEBANON, GAZA and UKRAINE entries for today are HERE, HERE and HERE, or scroll up or down.)  — MCM

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Houthis claim launching series of operations targeting Israel, U.S. From Middle East Monitor. The Houthis have announced that their armed forces launched several missile and drone strikes against Israeli and American targets. A Houthi military spokesperson said two drones struck Ramon Airport in the Umm al-Rashrash area of southern Israel, and . . . READ MORE . . .

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Israel’s defence minister warns Houthis of severe retaliation if attacks continue. From Reuters. Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, today issued a strong warning to Yemen’s Houthi movement, vowing severe retaliation if the group continues its attacks against Israel. READ MORE . . .

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FROM MAY 6  Trump waves white flag, ends Yemen war in Omani-mediated truce. From the Cradle. U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Washington will put a stop to its illegal war against Yemen, claiming that the Ansarallah-led Yemeni Armed Forces “don’t want to fight anymore.” READ MORE . . .

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