Houthi Defense Minister Mohammad al-Atifi emphasized the Yemeni militia’s readiness for a prolonged conflict against Israel and its allies. The group recently resumed Red Sea operations, firing long-range missiles into Israel. Houthi Leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi boasted about their advanced military arsenal in a televised address on the 10th anniversary of the Houthi takeover of Sanaa in 2014.

The Houthis fired a hypersonic missile into Israel prompting concerns about their capabilities. Despite Israel’s air defenses, the Yemeni group has managed to launch successful attacks. The Houthis remain committed to supporting Palestinians and resisting Israeli aggression through missile and drone strikes.