Houthis and Iraqi Militias Intensify Attacks on Israel Amid Lebanon Conflict

Missile and drone strikes by Houthis and Iraqi militias follow Israel's assassination of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

• The Houthis have launched ballistic missiles and drones at Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Eilat, in solidarity with Lebanon and Palestine.
• Israeli air defenses intercepted several attacks, including a missile aimed at Ben Gurion International Airport during Prime Minister Netanyahu's return from the UN.
• In retaliation, Israel bombed Yemen, killing four and wounding 29, while avoiding strikes on Iraqi soil to prevent escalation involving U.S. troops.
• The Houthis' actions have increased their prominence in the region, leveraging Yemeni solidarity with Palestinians to recruit fighters and gain support.
• Despite the ongoing attacks, the Houthis and Iraqi militias are unlikely to significantly divert Israeli military resources from the Lebanon front.

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