The Houthis train for war with Israel 'A frightening silence' in Sanaa as Houthis prepare for war

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As US-Iran tensions surge, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis ramp up missile capabilities, stage anti-Israel drills and prepare to target Red Sea shipping and American bases, raising fears of a coordinated regional escalation


Tensions in the Middle East are at a peak. The United States is massing forces in the region, issuing threats while leaving the door open to diplomacy, and Iran is vowing a firm response. In between, Israel is preparing for all scenarios, including the possibility that Iran’s regional proxies — chief among them Hezbollah and the Houthis — will assist the mullah regime if it is attacked rather than stand aside. The Houthis have attacked Israel numerous times since the outbreak of the war, disrupted freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and even succeeded in launching ballistic missiles and drones, a small number of which struck Israeli territory.

With the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas taking effect, they halted their operations, but have since prepared for the next round. Their drills resemble those carried out by Hamas before Oct. 7, amid concerns they could attempt infiltration from the Jordanian border.


'The most dangerous pro-Iranian group'

A Yemeni security source opposed to the Houthis told ynet that the group has “significantly strengthened its missile capabilities” and that in the event of war against Iran, it is expected to launch military operations in the Red Sea.

According to the source, the Houthis’ offensive maritime activity is currently on hold due to the ceasefire in Gaza and the end of their confrontation with the United States, but “they have acquired weapons, missiles with multiple warheads and advanced drones. In recent months, materiel has been transferred to them from Iran.”
The source said the Houthis are expected to reimpose their “naval blockade” in the Red Sea once they receive instructions from Tehran. “They are the most dangerous pro-Iranian group,” he said. “Although technically and militarily their missiles and weapons are not effective against U.S. power, in practice they threaten the economy, trade and international shipping.” He added that several U.S. bases in countries neighboring Yemen are likely to become targets.
Asked how the Houthis are preparing for the next confrontation with Israel, the source said that according to available information, “they are training special operational teams to carry out terrorist attacks in the Red Sea and the Arabian Sea, and training operatives in Africa to attack any Israeli military movement.”
He also cited ties between the Houthis and Hamas and claimed that operatives from the Palestinian terrorist group are present in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen, though there is no independent confirmation of that assertion. He added that the Houthis oppose and are preparing for the possible expansion of the Abraham Accords in the region.
Internally, areas under Houthi control are in dire condition. Amid fears of escalation and deep poverty, a source in Sanaa described to ynet what he called an almost emergency-like situation in the city and “a very frightening quiet.”
The United Nations has reduced its operations in Yemen following attacks on and kidnappings of its staff by the Houthis. At the same time, the economy in Houthi-controlled areas is collapsing, and hunger and disease have become commonplace.

Source https://www.ynetnews.com/article/b1fmrxjt11g

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