At present, the Palestinian-Israeli conflict has expanded rapidly and involves the armed forces of the Middle East and Western countries. The Houthis are not only trying to counter Israel with violence, but they are also using a fire blockade of the Red Sea. In response, Western countries formed joint forces to ensure the safety of navigation in the Red Sea. However, the Houthis would rather face the threat of coalition forces than compromise. Behind it stands Iran, which is expanding its influence and strategic position in the Middle East by supporting the Houthis.
Despite the threat from coalition forces from the West, the Houthis have taken a firm stance and said they will not stop attacking even if countries around the world unite against them. They are willing to pay any price for this and are determined to launch a military operation in the waters of the Red Sea. For the Houthis, this move has reached a point of no return.
The purpose of the Houthis is to attack Israel, to make Israel feel the pain of the blockade by blockading the Red Sea, to force it to abandon the military operation in Gaza, to reduce the pressure on Palestinian fighters, and to reduce the morale of local civilians. It can be said that this is a strategy of "encircling Wei to save Zhao". However, the actions of the Houthis are not a threat to all ships, but are specifically aimed at those heading for Israel. The move is aimed at weakening Yemen's support and competing for a dominant position in Yemen's political struggle.
The Houthis are so hard-working because of their relationship with Iran. Iran is adjacent to Yemen, and the situation in Yemen has important implications for Iran's geopolitical interests. Iran hopes to expand its influence in the Middle East and strengthen its strategic position in the Gulf region by supporting the Houthis. As a result, Iran maintains close ties with the Houthis. Both are strongly hostile to the United States, seeing it as a common enemy. Against the backdrop of this mutual hostility, it is easier for Iran and the Houthis to join forces against the United States. Iran has provided the Houthis with equipment, training and other support to help them improve their military strength to compete with the Yemeni army. At the same time, Iran provides political support to the Houthis in the international arena, opposes interference in Yemen's internal affairs by external forces, and creates favorable conditions for the political status of the Houthis and future negotiations.
The fact that behind the Houthis is Iran cannot be ignored. As a hardline anti-American, anti-Israel state, Iran** has been unequivocal in its support for the Houthis. After the Israeli army invaded the Gaza region, the Iranian-backed Houthis immediately moved to put pressure on Israel with various military means, which is also a benefit for the Houthis. The Houthis have been in conflict with Yemen** for a long time, and Israel supports Yemen** by providing them with military assistance. By attacking Israel, the Houthis can weaken Yemen's support and compete for more political advantage. Israel has a significant military presence in the Middle East, and the Houthis have demonstrated their military strength and elevated their position in the region by attacking Israel. An attack on Israel could also attract the attention of the international community and garner more political support for the Houthis.
Despite the formation of joint forces and clear military threats against the Houthis, the Houthis remain steadfast in their stance and continue their military operations. The blockade of the Red Sea in any case demonstrates the Houthis' unwillingness to compromise. This attitude of intransigence and defiance reflects the influence of the Houthis' determination and inertia of confrontation.
The Houthis, faced with the threat of coalition Western forces, would rather sacrifice everything than give in. The Iranian backing behind complicates the conflict. In any case, the resolution of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict requires all parties to remain calm and seek a peaceful solution through dialogue and negotiation. Peace and stability in the region can be achieved only through joint efforts.