Oman-Brokered Yemen Ceasefire Excludes Israel Attacks

A ceasefire agreement mediated by Oman between the United States and Yemen's Houthi group has resulted in the U.S. halting strikes on the Houthis, while the group has agreed to stop attacking U.S. vessels in the Red Sea. Houthi leaders have stated that the deal does not apply to Israel, and they will continue operations in support of Gaza, urging Israelis to remain vigilant. The agreement is welcomed by Egypt and others as a potential boost to regional stability and safer navigation in the Red Sea. The ceasefire follows a period of escalation, including Israeli airstrikes on Yemen and a Houthi missile attack targeting Israel's Ben Gurion airport. Despite easing U.S.-Houthi tensions, the threat to Israeli interests and Red Sea shipping linked to Israel persists. Rights groups have raised concerns over civilian casualties from both U.S. and Israeli military actions in Yemen.