In the midst of the exploding geopolitical scene in the Middle East, a potential confrontation between Israel and the Houthis has attracted international attention. Recently, a large-scale ** outbreak broke out in the Sana'a area of Yemen's capital, which is reported to be the result of long-range Israeli air strikes against the Houthis. This has led to speculation as to why Israel chose to carry out a military strike at this point in time and place, and what is the motive behind it
In the war in Gaza, the Houthis are not only the most radical armed group outside Hamas, but also threaten Israel's existence through practical actions. They have used a variety of tactics to directly attack the Israeli mainland, hijack Israeli-linked freighters, and even launch ballistic missiles. In this war-torn region, Israel's Arrow-3 anti-missile system successfully intercepted a missile launched by the Houthis, marking the first glorious moment for mankind to successfully intercept a missile outside the atmosphere.
This series of actions has raised serious concerns about the Houthis in Israel. In particular, the Houthis have demonstrated their sphere of influence in the Red Sea region by hijacking Israeli-linked freighters. This is seen as a direct challenge by Israel, and a geopolitical confrontation of power is already quietly brewing.
The aggressiveness of the Houthis has raised concerns in Israel. Not only have they shown great militancy in the Gaza war, but they have also fired ** missiles near the Red Sea city of Eilat in an attempt to threaten Israel. At the same time, they exert pressure on Israel by means that go beyond the ordinary, such as hijacking freighters. Although these freighters have an equity relationship with Israel, the Houthis see them as targets as long as they have ties to Israel.
In this situation, Israel's choice to carry out long-range air strikes against the Houthis has become an unavoidable choice. This is not just a counterattack against an organization, but a game involving regional stability and the balance of power. Israel's success in intercepting the missiles launched by the Houthis is not only a defense of its own security, but also a key pawn on the geopolitical chessboard.
However, the deeper problems behind this conflict are still brewing. Experts generally agree that the Houthis see the war in Gaza as an opportunity to consolidate internal power and rally internal support by creating external threats. This tactic makes it imperative for Israel to act cautiously so as not to further provoke Houthi support on the soil.