Netanyahu Declares New Phase in War on Proxies with Houthi PM Killing

A new phase in Israel’s war on Iranian proxies has begun, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, following the successful killing of the Houthi prime minister in Yemen. Netanyahu hailed the strike as a “fatal blow” that sets a new precedent for how Israel will deal with regional threats.
The strike was a direct response to the Houthis’ sustained campaign of launching missiles toward Israel and attacking ships in the Red Sea. The group claims these actions are in support of the Palestinian cause amid the Gaza war.
This operation reveals a significant leap in Israel’s ability to gather intelligence and execute complex missions far from its borders. The mission’s success, however, was partial, as the main military figures orchestrating attacks on Israel, including the chief of staff, were not killed.
The Houthis have responded with defiance, promising to avenge the death of their leader. Analysts caution that while such strikes disrupt command and control, they are unlikely to defeat a movement that is driven by a powerful ideological and political agenda.