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Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign defense pact, Trump faces US munitions concerns

Houthis reportedly strike Saudi coalition forces in Hadramawt • Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan ready to sign new defense pact • New UNICEF-led survey challenges Gaza famine claims

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif looks on after they signed a joint defense agreement in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, August 7, 2026.
Houthi soldiers stand guard on a missile carrier during an official military parade marking the ninth anniversary of the Houthi takeover of the capital, Sanaa, on September 21, 2023.

Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia wounds 11, including a child, as kingdom warns of escalation

 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speaks during the Gulf Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia expects coordinated attacks by Houthis, Iraqi militias, official says

A ship off the port of Aden, where traffic remained steady after the Iran-aligned Houthis said their forces had carried out missile and drone strikes on Saudi oil tankers, in Aden, Yemen, July 23, 2026.

Indian vessel sinks after being struck by projectile near Yemeni waters, all seafarers rescued


Trump hosts Lebanon's Aoun, says he is open to talks with Hezbollah if asked by Beirut

Trump: US will hit Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon,' Iran desperate to hold talks after US strikes • Aoun: 'It's about time for Lebanon to be stable and secure'

US  President Trump reacts, while shaking hands with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, during their meeting in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, US, July 21, 2026.

Saudi tankers make U-turn in Red Sea, head towards Suez following Houthi blockade announcement

The Houthis declared a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia, opening a potential new front against the United States in its war with Iran and raising the threat to global energy supplies.

HOUTHI TERRORISTS carry weapons as they stand near the site of Israeli airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, in September. Iran has reportedly lost control of the Houthis, the writer notes.

Iran tells Houthis to close Red Sea gateway if US hits power network, sources say

A source close to the Houthis said the group had completed preparations to attack shipping by deploying missiles and drones near Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the gateway to the Red Sea.

Houthi supporters hold up weapons as they demonstrate against airstrikes on Sanaa International Airport, in Sanaa, Yemen July 13, 2026.

After Strait of Hormuz, Iran turns to Bab el-Mandeb as new pressure point - analysis

Having choked off shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, Iran is now using the Houthis to extend its threat to global trade and energy supplies beyond the Persian Gulf.

Armed Yemeni supporters of the Iran-backed Houthi terrorist organization brandish their weapons during a protest against US strikes on Iran in Sanaa on July 10, 2026.

Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis

Military agreements, port investments, and competing positions on Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan are drawing the African and Arabian shores of the Red Sea into a single geopolitical arena.

The Horn of Africa is seen on a map (illustrative)

Saudi Arabia intercepts Houthi missile attack launched in retaliation for earlier strikes on Sana'a

There have been no reports of casualties or damage from the apparent missile strikes.

Protesters, predominantly Houthi supporters, rally to celebrate the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza on the day it went into effect, in Sanaa, Yemen, October 10, 2025.

With foreign tourists gone, Eilat's hotels reinvent for Israeli guests

With foreign tourism still lagging, Isrotel is reshaping Eilat through innovation, investment and new experiences

Isrotel is developing no fewer than 10 new hotel and resort projects across Israel, including five in Tel Aviv and another in Jerusalem.
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Rare box jellyfish spotted in Red Sea waters

Although the jellyfish's sting can be painful, it is not the deadly species known from Australia, and there is no reason to avoid swimming – Just be alert.

A rare box jellyfish, the Red Sea, July 2026

Parashat Pinchas: What Joshua learned from Moses about true leadership

We often encounter people who seem to be pursuing the very same path on which we hope to succeed, and naturally, we may sometimes fear that their success will diminish our own opportunities.

Shining: Moon rises behind the Mount of Olives, Jerusalem.

Inside Club Hotel Eilat: seven pools, large suites and a packed holiday week - review

A time-share deal made on a whim after a free dinner offer has evolved into a long-running family tradition at Club Hotel Eilat, complete with summer holidays and Shavuot stays.

The Club Hotel Eilat resemble a ship, and all of the rooms are suites.