Houthi Forces Escalate Conflict with Strikes on Israel, Threatening Red Sea Shipping
The Houthis in Yemen have launched their first attacks on Israel, opening a new front in the ongoing regional war. Experts warn this could disrupt critical Red Sea shipping routes.
The Houthi rebel forces in Yemen have unexpectedly opened a new front in their ongoing conflict, launching a series of attacks against Israel. This significant escalation threatens to further destabilize the already tense regional security situation and raises concerns about the potential disruption of vital Red Sea shipping lanes.
The Houthi strikes, which targeted sites in southern Israel, mark the first time the Yemeni group has directly engaged the Jewish state. Previously, the Houthis' military operations have been focused primarily on the Saudi-led coalition forces supporting the internationally recognized Yemeni government, as well as on targets within Yemen itself.
According to analysts, the Houthi decision to open this new front against Israel is a strategic move designed to broaden the conflict and potentially draw in new regional players.
Source: Al Jazeera
