Claim: The country of Yemen declared war on Israel on Oct. 31, 2023, claiming responsibility for drones and missiles launched at Israeli targets. Rating: About this rating False Context Yemen’s government has not declared war on Israel (as of this writing), though Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for attempted drone and missile attacks. In late October and early November 2023, online posts claimed Yemen had declared war against Israel amidst the latter's ongoing conflict with Hamas, making Yemen the first sovereign state to enter the war. The claim that Yemen had declared war on Israel was spread by British politicians like Paul Golding, a leader of Britain First, a far-right political party. Even though the Houthis declared responsibility for the attacks on Israel on Oct. 31, 2023, Israel itself has not said who it believes is responsible, as of this writing.

Source: New York Times November 02, 2023 19:21 UTC