The militant group in Yemen was still firing at ships and shooting down drones, while U.S. forces were burning through munitions.

Egypt cut fees for some vessels crossing the Suez Canal, seeking to revive the critical trade route after the US agreed to a ceasefire with Yemeni militants attacking Red Sea shipping.

President Donald Trump’s fight against the Houthis never dealt a crippling blow to the militant group, but it has cost America more than $1 billion since March.

A new report shows how the Houthis will remain a major threat even if they agree to a Red Sea ceasefire so long as nations like Iran and Oman continue to support them.

By Phil Stewart, Idrees Ali, Humeyra Pamuk and Erin Banco WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Days before a surprise U.S. ceasefire agreement with Houthis, U.S. intelligence started picking up indications the Yemeni fighters were looking for an exit after seven weeks of relentless U.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would normally celebrate a hostage release such as that taking place on Monday, though in this case the deal with Hamas is another sign US President Donald Trump is starting to make decisions without him.

President Donald Trump announced he has ordered a stop to airstrikes on the Houthis after the group told the United States that it will stop attacking American ships.

By Steve Holland, Jarrett Renshaw, Jaidaa Taha and Menna AlaaElDinWASHINGTON/CAIRO (Reuters) - President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday the U.S. will stop bombing the Houthis in Yemen, saying that the Iran-aligned group had agreed to stop interrupting important shipping lanes in the Middle East.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he’s ordering a halt to nearly two months of U.S. airstrikes on Yemen’s Houthis, saying the Iran-backed rebels have indicated that “they don’t want to fight anymore” and have pledged to stop attacking ships along a vital global trade route.

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that the United States will cease bombing the Houthis, stating that he received word they no longer wish to fight.

US forces have struck more than 1,000 targets in President Donald Trump’s campaign against Houthi militants in Yemen, the Pentagon said, offering rare insight into a stepped-up offensive that’s been conducted largely in secret.

President Donald Trump has promised to be an “America First” president and, in carrying out that promise through a little more than his first 100 days, has raised some concerns in Israel. In recent weeks,