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Houthi Attacks on Israel Escalate Amid U.S. Urgency

1/5/2025

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels are ramping up missile and drone assaults on Israel, igniting fear across the nation. In response, Israel has launched retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets, yet the rebels persist, bolstered by Iranian backing. The U.S. is urging decisive measures to counter the growing menace posed by the Houthis and their Iranian allies.

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Iran-backed Houthi rebels are ramping up missile and drone assaults on Israel, igniting fear across the nation. In response, Israel has launched retaliatory strikes against Houthi targets, yet the rebels persist, bolstered by Iranian backing. The U.S. is urging decisive measures to counter the growing menace posed by the Houthis and their Iranian allies.