Houthis Fire Missiles at Israel's Ben Gurion Airport, Escalating Yemen Front
Key Takeaways
- Houthis claim missiles and drones struck Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.
- Iran-backed Houthis frame attack as broader regional escalation against Israel.
- This marked Houthis' first strike against Israel since the war began.
Houthi Attack on Ben Gurion
The Houthis carried out their first direct military attack on Israel.
They fired ballistic missiles at Ben Gurion Airport.
Israel intercepted the missiles.
Defense Minister Katz warned of an Iran-Houthis-Hezbollah-Hamas axis of terror.
Opening of Yemen Front
The Houthi attack came hours after Israel struck Hodeidah port.
The Israeli cabinet approved a comprehensive military campaign against Iran and its proxies.
The Houthis warned their operations would continue until the declared goals are achieved.
Regional Proliferation of Fronts
The strikes introduced a new dimension of the Iran-U.S.-Israeli conflict.
The Council on Foreign Relations described the situation as a major shift toward regime change.
The Houthi intervention increased threats to global shipping through Bab al-Mandeb.
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