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Escalation in Middle East: U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen Amid Ongoing Missile Attacks on Israel

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Escalation in Middle East: U.S. Strikes Houthi Targets in Yemen Amid Ongoing Missile Attacks on Israel

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  • Israel's UN Ambassador Issues a Final Warning: Danny Danon warned the Houthis they could face the same fate as Hamas and Hezbollah if missile attacks on Israel continue.
  • Increasing Missile Attacks from the Houthis: The Houthis launched their fifth missile at Israel within a week, maintaining their campaign in support of Gaza.
  • U.S. Military Responds: The U.S. Central Command conducted multiple airstrikes against Houthi sites in Yemen, targeting facilities used for missile and drone operations.
  • U.N. Concerns: The Assistant Secretary General highlighted the risks of escalating violence impacting millions in Yemen and the broader region.
  • Houthis' Defiance: Despite U.S. and Israeli military strikes, Houthi leaders vowed to continue their attacks, framing them as solidarity with the Palestinian cause.

The ongoing conflict in the region has seen significant escalation following Israel's warnings to Yemen’s Houthis regarding missile attacks. The Houthis, emboldened by their solidarity with Palestinians, have launched numerous missiles towards Israel, despite military retaliations from both Israeli forces and the U.S. military.

In response to the persistent Houthi aggression, the U.S. conducted precision strikes targeting Houthi command and control facilities in Sanaa, aiming to degrade the group’s capabilities. The strikes were described by Houthi spokesperson Mohammed Abdulsalam as a blatant violation of Yemen's sovereignty and an act of aggression that supports Israel’s military actions.

CENTCOM's operations targeted sites previously used to threaten maritime security in the region. The U.S. military’s actions reflect larger geopolitical dynamics shaped by Iran's influence over the Houthis and the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

The situation remains volatile, with international humanitarian concerns rising as the escalation not only threatens regional stability but also exacerbates the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

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