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Israel and Yemen are linked through ongoing military conflict, as Israel has conducted direct military strikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen [1] and engaged in a multi-front war of attrition involving Houthi attacks on Israeli territory [2], [3]. Furthermore, Israel's military strategy explicitly targets the Houthis in Yemen to counter Iranian regional influence [4], [5].
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Opportunities for Collective Regional Security in the Middle East carnegieendowment.org 8 facts
claimIsrael's current military focus is countering Shiite militias in Iraq and the Houthis in Yemen to limit Iranian regional leverage.
accountPrior to October 2023, the United Arab Emirates withdrew from Yemen, redirected its attention to other conflict zones, and deepened its diplomatic, trade, and security ties with Israel.
claimIsrael’s confrontations with the Houthis in Yemen have escalated tensions in the Red Sea, jeopardizing maritime security and further destabilizing the region.
claimCurrent regional policies often entangle Middle Eastern states in direct or proxy conflicts, such as Israel’s tensions with Iran, Türkiye’s intervention in Syria and Iraq, and the military involvement of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia in Yemen.
accountThe United Arab Emirates has ended its military involvement in Yemen and redirected its focus toward influencing civil conflicts in Sudan and Libya while maintaining close ties with Israel.
claimIran sustains its regional leverage and thwarts Israel's ambitions by supporting its allies near Israel and reinforcing its militias in Iraq and Yemen.
claimIran and Israel have played central roles in perpetuating violence across Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, and Yemen.
claimIsrael escalated its military offensives against Iran and its proxies in Syria, Iraq, and Yemen in response to attacks from the Iranian bloc.
Escalation in the Middle East | MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERES msf-me.org 1 fact
claimThe recent escalation between the United States, Israel, and Iran has not directly impacted Médecins Sans Frontières activities or staff in Yemen, and operations continue as planned.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimThere are three potential scenarios for Houthi involvement in an Iran-related war: (1) limited strikes on Israel to demonstrate solidarity with Iran; (2) limited strikes on Red Sea shipping to test Saudi red lines or extract concessions; or (3) widespread attacks on Red Sea shipping, Saudi Arabia, and ground offensives in Yemen to seize oil and gas resources.