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Jewish News 24 · Oct 1, 2026

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DOE EMPLOYEE ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO AID HOUTHIS: Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, an electrical engineer with the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington State, was reportedly arrested Thursday and charged with attempting to provide material support to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. Prosecutors allege he traveled to Yemen, sought contact with Houthi leadership, offered communications expertise, and obtained materials related to explosives and drones.

DOE EMPLOYEE ARRESTED FOR ALLEGEDLY TRYING TO AID HOUTHIS: Ashton Hamed Ellaboudy, 51, an electrical engineer with the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington State, was reportedly arrested Thursday and charged with attempting to provide material support to Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. Prosecutors allege he traveled to Yemen, sought contact with Houthi leadership, offered communications expertise, and obtained materials related to explosives and drones.

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