The current Palestinian-Israeli conflict is no longer confined to the land, nor is it confined to Palestine and Israel. It has now spread to the surface of the sea, but also to Western countries and armed groups in the Middle East.
The United States and a number of Western countries have formed "joint forces" ready to strike at armed groups in the Middle East. However, a week after the formation of the "joint forces", ** occurred in the waters of the Red Sea, which was clearly embarrassing the United States and Western countries.
According to the reference news network, the British agency issued a document pointing out that on the sea 80 kilometers from the coast of Yemen, there were two ** incidents, the most recent ** is only 8 kilometers from the merchant ship.
After investigation, Western countries pointed out that this ** incident should have been caused by drones, and it is likely that it was a military operation launched by the Houthis.
In fact, this is not unexpected, because the group has long launched the "Red Sea Interdiction Program", which does not allow ships associated with Israel to sail in the area, otherwise it will launch a military strike.
In the previous two months, the Houthis launched several strikes, blocking most of the ships heading to Israel. The group warned that their aim was to "blockade" Israel and force the country to abandon its "aggression."
If Israel does not do what they ask, then the "Red Sea interception program" will not stop. Forced to do so, Israel sent a "threatening" plea for help to Western countries.
The Israeli Prime Minister asked Western countries to take action.
Israel has called for the Houthis to seriously disrupt maritime commerce and that the international community needs to punish them.
If the international community does not intervene, Israel will eliminate the menace of the armed group in Yemen in its own way. Western countries then responded to Israel's demands and began to use their military might against the Houthis.
The U.S. Department of Defense has twice stressed that it has joined forces with several countries to form a "timely response rescue force" that will constantly monitor "abnormal conditions" over the Red Sea to avoid attacks on passing merchant ships.
However, just a week after the United States announced the formation of this force, the Houthis created two ** incidents, apparently challenging the authority of Western countries.
The Houthis, of course, have their own agendas. They are from Yemen and are in religious opposition to the Jewish faith in Israel. In addition, the Palestinian issue has been a hot issue in the Middle East, and the Houthis may see a fight against Israel as a way to support the Palestinian cause and win the support and sympathy of more Muslims.
In addition, the Houthis have close ties with Iran, and there is a long-standing geopolitical rivalry between Iran and Israel. By striking at Israel, the Houthis can contain Israel's energy to some extent and reduce the pressure on Iran. They may also believe that attacking Israel will help boost its standing and influence in the region.
At the same time, it is also to meet internal political needs. The Houthis have fought fiercely against the ** army in the Yemeni civil war. By attacking Israel, the Houthis may try to project a tough image in order to boost internal morale, win popular support, and attract more external aid.
Not only that, but Israel's policy toward Gaza has also angered the Houthis. Israel's policy of blockade and military operations in Gaza has exacerbated local livelihood problems. The Houthis believe that a fight against Israel will help alleviate the humanitarian crisis on the ground.
By attacking Israel, the Houthis can build an image of daring to challenge Israel and enhance their reputation and influence in the Middle East and the international community.
As their influence increases, the Houthis will be able to gain more military support and a stronger military capability to deal with the complexities of the Middle East.