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Houthis Intensify Missile Strikes on Israel Amid Gaza Conflict

6/13/2025

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The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group that rose to prominence after capturing Sanaa in 2014, have intensified their missile attacks on Israel, claiming solidarity with Gaza. With Iranian backing, they continue to hold significant power in Yemen, thwarting global peace initiatives and deepening the complexities of the ongoing conflict.

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The Houthis, a Yemeni rebel group that rose to prominence after capturing Sanaa in 2014, have intensified their missile attacks on Israel, claiming solidarity with Gaza. With Iranian backing, they continue to hold significant power in Yemen, thwarting global peace initiatives and deepening the complexities of the ongoing conflict.