The ex-official argues that the Houthis could have supported Palestinians through financial assistance, media campaigns, or humanitarian aid, but instead chose direct confrontation with Israel that endangers Yemen's already vulnerable civilian population.
The attack plan on the port of Hodeidah was long in the making, after over 220 Houthi attacks against Israel. The port is a major supply route for military and weapon supplies from Iran.
Sirens are activated in Eilat due to fear of falling debris, but no injuries or damage are reported. It is the first Houthi attack on Israel since the deadly Tel Aviv drone hit.
Following the Houthi drone strike in Tel Aviv, the IAF attacked Houthi targets in western Yemen, at the port of Al-Hudaydah.
Ship loaded with missile components disappears near Yemen, might have been intercepted by US Navy.
Americans targeted by this Iranian campaign may be unaware they are interacting with or receiving support from a foreign government.
The Iranian news agency IRNA reported the incident, but did not provide details about casualties, nor about other ships that led to the warship's sinking in port.
The victory marks a potential shift in Iran's domestic and international stance amid international isolation and internal discontent.
A current frontrunner in polls, the Christian Democratic Union is pushing for a tougher stance against Iran.
It might feel like Lebanon cannot be saved from Hezbollah. Still, Elkhoury maintains that there are a lot of Lebanese politicians, journalists, activists and many different minorities who are opposing Hezbollah involving Lebanon in the war between Israel and Hamas.
