Why is it So Hard to Stop the Houthis in the Middle East? – Analysis: Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, May 4, 2025
Houthi Drones Drain Billions from West as Red Sea Chaos Escalates, Experts Say: Gabriel Colodro/The Media Line, Jerusalem Post, May 4, 2025
U.S. Strikes Spur Plans for Yemeni Ground War Against Houthis: Benoit Faucon, Nancy A. Yousef and Saleh al-Batati, WSJ, Apr. 14, 2025
Are Yemen’s non-Houthi Groups Seeking US Support to Attack the Houthis?: AlJazeera, May 4, 2025
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FOR FURTHER REFERENCE:
Houthis Show Persistence Amid Ongoing US Strikes – Analysis: Seth J. Frantzman, Jerusalem Post, May 3, 2025 — The Iranian-backed Houthis have shown that they are resilient despite a month and a half of US airstrikes, following the three long-range missiles fired at Israel on Friday and Saturday. The terror group is currently facing attacks by two US aircraft carriers.
Israeli Media: Yemen Has Become a Strategic Dilemma for the US and Israel: Webangah, May 3, 2025 — According to the English section of the webangah News Agency, citing Mehr News Agency and Qatar’s Al Jazeera, Israel’s Channel 12 reported: “We are facing a situation where a missile is launched from Yemen approximately every two days.”
Netanyahu Threatens Response to Houthis – and Iran: Ariel Kahana, Israel Hayom, May 4, 2025 — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a public threat on Sunday against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen and against Iran itself, stating that Israel would retaliate for the missile attack on Ben-Gurion Airport.
Why Have Houthi Attacks on Israel Increased in Recent Weeks?: Yeshiva World News, May 4, 2025 — In recent weeks, including Sunday morning’s attack on Ben-Gurion, the Houthis from Yemen have increased their launch of ballistic missiles toward Israel at the same time as the US has been carrying out waves of airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen.
Silent Enabler: US-backed Country Helping Houthis: Israel Shamay/Makor Rishon, Israel Hayom, Mar. 12, 2025 — Nearly two weeks ago, phase one of the deal between Israel and Hamas concluded, with Israel halting humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip several days after its completion