Two headlines about Yemen today

How elusive is peace in the Middle East?

"Riyadh appears increasingly frustrated with changes in Yemen. Saudi Arabia led an intervention there against the Houthis in 2015. However, over the last several years, it has preferred a status quo in Yemen as it has patched things up with Iran. It is not interested in more instability.

The challenge for Riyadh now is that the Southern Transitional Council (STC), which controls areas in Aden and southern Yemen, has been making gains on the ground. The STC is seen as being backed by the UAE. Although the UAE and Saudi Arabia share many interests in the region, they do not always agree on Yemen. ..."

Saudi Arabia increasingly concerned about political instability in Yemen - analysis "The Southern Transition Council (STC) is seen as being backed by the UAE. Although the UAE and Saudi Arabia share many regional interests, they do not always agree on Yemen."

Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a 'military target,' Houthi leader warns "The Houthis’ leader also accused Israel of aiming for the “further disintegration and fragmentation of other countries,” and demanded that all of Yemen act against Israel."