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1.Biden Administration Reverses Policy, Reengages Saudi Forces In War Against Houthis
Houthi missiles Riyadh 2019-VOA
The Biden administration recently lifted a significant weapons ban, reestablishing military cooperation with Saudi Arabia to conduct joint strikes against the Houthis. This policy reversal marks an end to the prior stance initiated right after Biden took office in 2020, which ceased weapons sales to the Kingdom. The initial ban led to various effects: Saudi Arabia reconciled with Iran and reduced its focus on internal security threats, facilitating over 170 Houthi attacks on vessels in the Red Sea. Moreover, it prompted Saudi Arabia to expand its diplomatic outreach towards the East, moving away from its traditional U.S. alliances. The administration’s flawed Middle East policies, including this ban, have resulted in widespread regional instability and loss of life, with critical implications for countries like Israel, Iran, Yemen, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon.
2.Yemen Floods Devastate Regions, Require $4.8 Million in Urgent Aid
Severe flooding devastated Yemen‘s Al Hudaydah, Taiz, and Hajjah governorates on August 6 and 7, 2024, claiming 39 lives.
The floods forced 7,000 families to evacuate, isolating communities, cutting off roads, and trapping residents.
Over 28,000 individuals face the impact, with 4,112 families urgently needing aid due to the disaster.
The United Nations estimates $4.8 million is needed for relief efforts, but funding shortages hinder progress.
The situation remains dire as more rain is expected, worsening the ongoing disaster in affected areas.
The Saudi King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center provided emergency assistance to those affected.
They distributed 5,535 food baskets, 1,580 tents, and 1,356 shelter kits, helping 46,825 affected individuals.
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