The deadly drone attack in the heart of Tel Aviv marks what the Houthis describe as phase five—a new stage in the conflict. This is further underscored by the Houthi statement following the attack, declaring that "the Tel Aviv area is no longer safe."
The recent Israeli strikes in Yemen raise several questions: What will the Houthi response be? Where will it come from? Will the Houthis declare a "new phase of escalation," and what will that entail?
"This was an unexpected threat and had an effect on Israel," Abdel Salam said. "The threats will continue in Tel Aviv, and the new equation is clear evidence that anyone who defends the enemy fails. The Americans, the British, European nations and Arab agents will not succeed in preventing the threat from reaching Israel. We are pleased to have a direct battle against the Israeli enemy."
Immediately after Saturday's Israeli airstrike on Yemen, Houthi officials began threatening retaliation against Israel, with the threats continuing into the morning. Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, a member of the Houthis' Supreme Revolutionary Committee told Al-Arabi TV, "There are several critical and sensitive targets in Israel that we will strike. We will announce our actions once they are carried out." READ MORE
