Houthi missiles, drones kill 30 Yemeni soldiers in major escalation

Houthi missiles and drones targeted military camps in Yemen on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of at least 30 government soldiers and injuries to 15 others, according to reports from Al Jazeera. The attack marks a significant escalation in Yemen’s prolonged civil conflict, which has seen the Houthi movement pitted against the internationally recognized Yemeni government backed by a Saudi-led coalition. The strikes reportedly hit areas in Marib and Hadramout, intensifying the internal conflict rather than focusing on cross-border tensions with Saudi Arabia. This development comes after a period of relative calm in direct large-scale assaults on government forces, suggesting a resurgence of aggressive Houthi military activity. The current prediction market on potential Houthi military action against Israel by August 31, 2026, reflects this heightened activity. Pricing indicates a slight increase in the perceived likelihood of such an event, with the probability currently at 6.5% YES. This marks a small rise from 6% the day before, although it is significantly lower than a week ago when the market stood at 50% YES. The attack in Yemen appears consistent with increased Houthi militar...