Israel is considering the Houthi threat mainly in terms of the type of its anti-aircraft missile, as on October 19, 2023, the Houthis launched attacks using cruise missiles and UAVs from Yemen, mainly to the Eilat area and southern Israel.
The Houthis took responsibility for attacks using ballistic missiles and joint attacks with the Islamic resistance in Iraq against targets in various areas of Israel. The most notable attack was launched on July 19, when a Houthi drone hit Tel Aviv, killing one civilian and injuring eight others. In response, the Israel Air Force attacked targets in the port of Al Hudaydah in Houthi-controlled territory in Yemen.
The missile launches by the Houthis overshadow a very significant question, which is recommended that it be taken into account: has anyone considered the feasibility of a ground invasion of Israel by the Houthis? It sounds unreal. The Houthis are in Yemen, over 2000 kilometers from Israel. It is possible to fire missiles over such a distance, but a ground attack? READ MORE