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These military actions follow recent ballistic missile launches by the Houthis toward Israel, which the IDF successfully intercepted. The attacks and Israeli strikes mark a worrying escalation in regional tensions, with over 145 Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israel since October 2023, leading to casualties and disrupting maritime trade routes. The US-brokered ceasefire deal with the Houthis last May has not prevented continued assaults, especially those targeting Israeli interests.