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Meanwhile, in Yemen, the Houthi movement remains embroiled in escalating conflict and provocative acts. Following a high-profile Israeli airstrike that decimated much of the Houthi leadership last week, thousands gathered at the Grand Mosque to mourn and rally for revenge. The attack targeted senior officials, including the Prime Minister of the Iran-backed rebels, attempting to weaken the group’s command structure.
In retaliation, the Houthis launched a missile armed with a cluster munition at an Israeli-linked tanker near a Saudi port, marking a dangerous escalation beyond Yemen’s borders and threatening regional maritime security. The missile fragments triggered sirens across Israel, illustrating the potential for spillover conflict.