Why Are the Houthis Attacking Saudi Arabia?

A look at the growing conflict between the Houthi rebels in Yemen and their neighbor, Saudi Arabia.

There is a serious conflict happening between Saudi Arabia and a group called the Houthis. The Houthis are a rebel group based in the country of Yemen, which is right next door to Saudi Arabia. For a long time, these two sides have been fighting. The Houthis have been firing missiles and sending drones into Saudi Arabia to attack airports and other places. People are worried because these weapons keep getting through, even though Saudi Arabia has systems to stop them. Here is what you need to know about why this is happening: **Who are the Houthis?** The Houthis are a group that wants cont…