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Israel Escalates Military Actions Against Houthi Threats in Yemen
Prime Minister Netanyahu’s Statement
On Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared that Israel would continue its operations against the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. He accused the Houthis of threatening global shipping and undermining international order. Netanyahu’s statement came after a missile fired from Yemen fell in the Tel Aviv area, injuring several people.
Israeli Military Strikes on Yemen
In retaliation for a series of missile and drone attacks launched by the Houthis since the start of the Gaza war, Israeli jets targeted energy and port infrastructure in Yemen on Thursday. Netanyahu affirmed that Israel would continue to confront the Houthis, just as it had done with other elements of Iran’s “axis of evil.”
U.S. Military Involvement
On Saturday, the U.S. military carried out precision airstrikes on a missile storage facility and a command-and-control center operated by the Houthis in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa. These strikes are part of a broader effort to curtail the Houthi’s missile capabilities.
Strength and Determination in Israeli Operations
Netanyahu assured the public that Israel would act with strength, determination, and sophistication in its operations against the Houthis. Despite the complexity of the situation, he assured Israelis that the outcome would be favorable, even if the process took time.
Ongoing Threats from the Houthis
Since November 2023, the Houthis have increasingly targeted international shipping in waters near Yemen, citing their support for Palestinians in the context of Israel’s ongoing war with Hamas. These attacks have added another layer of instability to the region.
Conclusion
The Israeli government, bolstered by its recent military successes in Lebanon and Syria, remains resolute in its efforts to counter Iranian influence and combat groups aligned with it, including the Houthis.