Israel Bolsters Defenses Against Houthi Attacks, Deepening Iran's Involvement in Israel-Hamas Conflict
Israel has increased its air defenses in the Red Sea area, deploying Navy missile boats, following missile and drone attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen. The attacks targeted Israel's southernmost city, Eilat, which has seen an influx of evacuees from areas near the Gaza Strip and the Lebanese border. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed multiple layers of air defenses in the area and warned of a potential response to the attacks. The US military, also present in the region, intercepted Houthi missiles and drones heading for Israel two weeks ago. Israel accuses the Houthis of acting under Iranian orders to divert attention from the conflict with Hamas in Gaza.
- Israel beefs up defenses around Eilat following Houthi attacks The Times of Israel
- Yemen's Houthis wade into Israel-Hamas war Reuters
- Israel says it thwarted aerial attacks by Yemen’s Houthis near Red Sea CNN
- Yemen's Houthi rebels claim attacks on Israel, drawing their main sponsor Iran closer to Hamas war POLITICO
- IDF sends missile boats to Red Sea area after attacks by Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen The Times of Israel
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