Background of Recent Attacks
In the ongoing tensions between Israel and the Houthi movement in Yemen, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has voiced significant concerns. As of this morning, Israel’s air force has launched strikes on strategic Houthi targets in the port city of Hodeidah and deeper into Yemen. This military action is a direct response to the previous assaults by the Houthis on civilian sites in Israel, including a recent attack on a school in Ramat Gan.
Netanyahu’s Message to the Houthis
Netanyahu emphasized that the Houthis are not just waging an attack against Israel but are also posing a threat to global security. He pointed out that by targeting international shipping and trade routes, the Houthis endanger the stability of many nations. Thus, when Israel retaliates against the Houthis, it views its actions as a defense for the international community as a whole.
The Broader Implications of the Conflict
In his statement, Netanyahu made it clear that the United States and various other countries are aligned in their understanding of the threat posed by groups like the Houthis. He framed the Houthis as part of Iran’s so-called