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The Houthi movement has actively participated in the Gaza war by launching drone and missile attacks against Israel and Red Sea shipping lanes [1], [2]. Furthermore, the conflict has served as a focal point for the group's strategic alignment and regional influence, impacting their domestic reputation and relationships with other regional actors [3], [4].
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Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 1 fact
claimThe Houthis in Yemen face fewer domestic and reputational benefits from defending Iran compared to their involvement in the Gaza war, and such involvement risks the detente established with Saudi Arabia in 2022.
The Limits of Iran's Proxy Empire | The New Yorker newyorker.com 1 fact
accountFollowing the outbreak of the war in Gaza, the Houthis launched ballistic missiles and drones at Israel and imposed a blockade on Red Sea shipping lanes.
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance': The proxy forces shaping Mideast conflicts latimes.com 1 fact
claimSince the beginning of the Gaza war, the Houthi movement has launched drone and missile attacks against Israel and vessels in the Red Sea, claiming the vessels were connected to Israel.