Israel and US Intensify Strikes on Huthi Rebels Amid Expanding Middle East Tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu threatens broader military action against Huthi forces, while the US targets rebel positions in Yemen following escalated rocket and drone attacks.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed decisive military action against Huthi rebels in Yemen after increased rocket and drone attacks targeting Israel, including a direct hit on Tel Aviv.
The Huthi militia, aligned with Hamas and supported by Iran, has launched over 200 rockets and 170 drones at Israel since October 2023, causing significant economic and logistical disruptions, including halting operations at the port of Eilat.
The US military has conducted airstrikes on Huthi positions in Yemen's capital, Sanaa, targeting strategic assets such as missile depots and command centers while also intercepting drones and missiles in the Red Sea.
The Israeli Mossad chief has reportedly urged the government to consider direct action against Iran, viewing the Huthi as part of Iran's broader regional strategy to destabilize the Middle East.
Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen, with limited aid reaching civilians and ongoing Israeli military operations resulting in significant casualties and displacement.

Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung