A court in Sanaa, controlled by Houthi authorities, sentenced 18 Yemeni UN aid workers to death on November 23, 2025, accusing them of spying for Israel, the US, UK, and Saudi Arabia. The ruling, broadcast on al-Masirah TV, claims the workers shared sensitive military and political data, leading to attacks on Houthi sites. 🔍
Confessions and Condemnations
Footage aired last week showed the defendants confessing, though the UN has demanded their immediate release. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the verdict risks worsening Yemen’s humanitarian crisis, where millions face famine. 🚨
Escalating Tensions
The sentencing follows Israeli airstrikes in August this year that killed top Houthi officials, including military chief Mohammed Abdulkarim al-Ghamari. Houthi forces retaliated by storming UN offices and detaining workers. Since October 2023, cross-border attacks between Houthi forces and Israel have intensified, deepening regional instability. 💥
