[UPDATE-Sep 2, 2025- Israel-Iran War] Lebanon-Syria, Hezbollah, Gaza and Hamas: Real Time Reaction and Analysis

Houthis take UN staff in Sana’a hostage – not for the first time! Houthi security forces stormed the offices of UNICEF and the World Food Programme in Yemen’s capital Sana’a, trapping staff members inside, according to local reports. The raid is part of a growing crackdown on international organizations operating under Houthi-controlled areas. Separately, reports indicate that the Houthis have arrested at least 11 employees working for various United Nations agencies in Sana’a. The detentions and office raids mark a sharp escalation in tensions between the Houthis and the UN, raising fears over the safety of humanitarian workers and the…