Houthis launch attacks on Israel and US warships amid regional tensions
- Houthi rebels have attacked Israeli cities and US Navy warships, claiming responsibility for missile and drone strikes.
- The group has vowed to persist with these attacks until Israel ceases its military actions in Lebanon and Gaza.
- The ongoing conflict underscores the complex regional dynamics and the Houthis' alignment with Iran and other groups.
Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli cities, including Tel Aviv and Ashkelon, as well as three US Navy warships in the Red Sea. The group, aligned with Iran, has vowed to continue these military operations until Israel ceases its actions in Lebanon and Gaza. Recent escalations in the region have seen the Houthis launching missiles that were intercepted by Israeli air defenses, while also conducting attacks on Israeli-linked vessels in strategic waterways since November. The conflict has intensified, with Israeli airstrikes resulting in significant casualties in Lebanon, prompting the Houthis to demand an end to Israeli assaults. The Houthis have been under a UN arms embargo since 2015, yet they reportedly receive support from Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and other regional allies. This ongoing conflict highlights the complex interplay of regional politics and military engagements, as the Houthis assert their solidarity with Palestinians amid escalating violence in the region.