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Trump Halts Yemen Attacks Amid Saudi Peace Push

5/8/2025

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In a bid to avoid embarrassment ahead of President Trump's visit, Saudi Arabia urged the US to cease its attacks on Yemen. Responding swiftly, Trump announced an immediate halt to bombings, highlighting the Houthis' call for peace. As Saudi Arabia pushes for economic agreements, it insists that discussions on Israel normalization must prioritize the establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza.

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In a bid to avoid embarrassment ahead of President Trump's visit, Saudi Arabia urged the US to cease its attacks on Yemen. Responding swiftly, Trump announced an immediate halt to bombings, highlighting the Houthis' call for peace. As Saudi Arabia pushes for economic agreements, it insists that discussions on Israel normalization must prioritize the establishment of a Palestinian state and a ceasefire in Gaza.