Israel and its allies may soon take “slightly more assertive action toward the Houthis,” according to British military expert Andrew Fox.
AXIS OF EVIL
Earlier this week, the Houthis launched missiles at central Israel, a bold move considering the ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, which has largely held.
Fox explained that for the past 14 months, Israel has been “reactive” and has lacked “a particularly clear strategy as to how to find a political or military solution to the problem.” However, he suggested that recent developments—such as attacks on allied ships, direct strikes on Israel, and Iran's weakening position—could make this an opportune moment for action.
“I think a completely independent Israeli strike is extremely unlikely,” Fox said. “Israel will need American facilitation of things like refueling and recovery of potential downed aircraft, should such an eventuality occur. But I think it's very clear that with the collapse of the remainder of Iran's Shiites crescent proxy strategy, the time does feel right to start taking slightly more assertive action towards the Houthis.”