The Iran-backed Houthi insurgency in Yemen has abducted another nine United Nations employees, raising the total number of U.N. personnel detained by the group over the past four years to 53. The Houthis, known for their hostility toward Western nations and Israel, have not explained the latest round of kidnappings or revealed where the employees are being held.
The United States has placed maximum pressure on Iran by restricting their United Nations delegation from accessing wholesale club stores and luxury items.
The foreign influence in the United States is the target of new legislation introduced by Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR), who says adversaries have long exploited tax-exempt organizations to promote hostile interests.
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering a sweeping proposal to take control of Gaza for a decade, relocate much of its population, and rebuild the enclave into a high-tech hub. The plan, outlined in a 38-page prospectus obtained by The Washington Post, envisions both voluntary departures and temporary relocation of Gaza’s more than 2 million residents.