The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, is an Islamist rebel movement fighting in the Yemen Civil War.
They are primarily made up of Shia Muslims and their name comes from their leadership being primarily from the Houthi tribe.
Widely believed to be an Iran-backed proxy group, the Houthis are also known for their antisemitic views. Their slogan is "God is the Greatest. Death to America. Death to Israel. A Curse Upon the Jews. Victory to Islam."
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The strikes began less than an hour after the IDF intercepted a ballistic missile launched toward central Israel by the Houthis.
This is the second time this week that Yemen targeted Israel. An initial drone was fired toward the country on Monday.
The Houthis may think they can get away with anything without paying a price. The question is, what price is enough to make them stop?
The Jerusalem Post learned that Israel has lost patience with the Houthis and may be ready to act.
The IDF added that the missile did not cross into Israeli territory, however, alerts sounded due to concerns over falling interception debris.
The Houthis have not suffered a major setback since they began their attacks on Israel and on shipping in the aftermath of the Hamas October 7, 2023 attack.
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Following the outbreak of the war in October 2023, the Houthi rebels, supported by Iran, joined the attacks on Israel.
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