Tel Aviv: The US shows signs of a tougher attitude towards the Houthi rebels in Yemen. On December 16, US forces destroyed a key command and control facility operated by Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the targeted facility was a hub for coordinating Houthi operations, such as attacks against US Navy warships and merchant vessels in the Southern Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
As per CENTCOM, the strike reflects its ongoing commitment to protect US and coalition personnel, regional partners, and international shipping.
On December 16, the Houthis launched a ballistic missile to hit targets in Israel. The Israel air defence systems detected the missile before it entered the country’s air space and it was intercepted by an Arrow 3.
Israeli sources told Raksha Anirveda that the Houthi rebels must expect Israel to retaliate its constant attacks by missiles and drones.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
