Yemenis brandish rifles during a solidarity rally with Palestinians and the Gaza Strip, condemning Israel and the United States, in Sanaa, the Houthi-led capital, on May 16, 2025. (Credit: Mohammad Huwais/AFP)
The cease-fire with the U.S. has only increased their determination to attack Israel. Between May 21 and 23, the Houthis launched three missiles at Israel, all intercepted, yet forcing millions of Israelis to seek refuge in shelters. On Monday, citing the situation in Gaza where the Israeli army recently expanded its offensive, the Houthi rebels also announced a "maritime blockade" on the port of Haifa. There is no sign of easing, despite the very limited resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries in the enclave, as the blockade imposed in March by Israel was the reason Sanaa cited for announcing a resumption of its sea attacks. The American operation temporarily countered these plans, but an agreement was reached on May 6 between the Trump administration and the Houthis, excluding Tel-Aviv. "Israel will defend itself...
The cease-fire with the U.S. has only increased their determination to attack Israel. Between May 21 and 23, the Houthis launched three missiles at Israel, all intercepted, yet forcing millions of Israelis to seek refuge in shelters. On Monday, citing the situation in Gaza where the Israeli army recently expanded its offensive, the Houthi rebels also announced a "maritime blockade" on the port of Haifa. There is no sign of easing, despite the very limited resumption of humanitarian aid deliveries in the enclave, as the blockade imposed in March by Israel was the reason Sanaa cited for announcing a resumption of its sea attacks. The American operation temporarily countered these plans, but an agreement was reached on May 6 between the Trump administration and the Houthis, excluding Tel-Aviv. "Israel will defend itself...