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New Tension in the Middle East: Israel Complies with U.S. Request Regarding Houthis
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The American request may reflect new directions in U.S. military policy toward the region, focusing on strengthening military responses against the Houthis while avoiding additional escalation with Is

The United States has asked Israel to refrain from launching airstrikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, amid escalating tensions in the region following missile launches from Yemen targeting Israeli areas.
According to Israeli press reports, this request came after internal discussions in Israel regarding the response to recent missile attacks launched by the Houthis.
The newspapers "Yedioth Ahronoth" and "Jerusalem Post" reported that Israel is expected to accept this request for the time being and leave action to the United States, which has recently begun a major military campaign against the Houthis.
On Thursday, the Houthis targeted the Tel Aviv and Jerusalem areas with missiles, in the first such attack in two months, but Israeli air defense systems successfully intercepted the missiles.
In an escalatory move, the United States launched new airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen. The strikes, which targeted the Al-Tuhayta district in Hodeidah governorate, hit sites belonging to the Iran-backed group. Local sources in Yemen said the attacks included 6 airstrikes Friday morning.
The Houthis had announced they would continue their attacks on ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea and on Israel itself, unless Israeli military operations against them stop and the prevention of aid to the Gaza Strip ends.
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- April 23, 2025
BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”
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