Houthi forces detained United Nations staff, including those from the World Food Programme (WFP) and UNICEF, in Sana'a, Yemen, this morning. The detentions occurred as the Houthi militia surrounded the UNICEF headquarters and other UN offices. According to BashaReport, which privately alerted clients yesterday, the detentions are part of a broader internal security crackdown. The warning indicated the crackdown would target individuals linked to the Saleh family, the General People’s Congress, and influential figures from previous administrations, as well as staff of international and non-governmental organizations and foreign embassies. The crackdown is also expected to affect banks, money transfer companies, and currency exchange shops. Al-Hadath also reported that the Houthi militia surrounded the UNICEF headquarters in Sana'a. The full scope and number of detained UN staffers have not yet been officially confirmed by the United Nations. In separate reporting, Iran published a video claiming to identify three Israeli UAV operators active during a recent conflict, naming Ofir Tessler, Eden Veter, and Ofir Isler. According to sources, the information on these individuals originates from their public LinkedIn profiles, which mention involvement in the UAV business with Israeli companies or the Israeli Air Force.
