Overview

• Israeli airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen mark the first such action in months, following a missile attack near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport.
• The Houthi missile evaded Israel's Arrow 3 and U.S. THAAD defense systems, raising concerns about the group's advancing missile capabilities.
• The Houthis have announced plans to impose a full air blockade on Israel by targeting airports, urging airlines to avoid Israeli airspace.
• The U.S. military has conducted an intensive air campaign since mid-March, destroying hundreds of Houthi targets, but the group remains resilient and continues its attacks.
• Iran has denied supporting the Houthis while warning the U.S. and Israel against threats to its territory as the conflict draws in broader geopolitical actors.