The Houthi movement, also known as Ansar Allah, is an Islamist rebel movement fighting in the Yemen Civil War.
They are primarily made up of Shia Muslims and their name comes from their leadership being primarily from the Houthi tribe.
Widely believed to be an Iran-backed proxy group, the Houthis are also known for their antisemitic views. Their slogan is "God is the Greatest. Death to America. Death to Israel. A Curse Upon the Jews. Victory to Islam."
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The IDF confirmed that it had identified a single missile launch from Yemen, which was successfully intercepted with no casualties reported.
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Now is the time for peace advocates to educate Iranians worldwide on Israel’s importance to the global Jewish community.
Analysts warn that the Houthis are gaining legitimacy and allies through the Israel-Hamas war
The Iran-aligned group claimed to develop the weapon themselves. However, Arab media later reported it to be an American unmanned naval vehicle captured by the Houthis.
Eveleth said the Israeli strikes may have "significantly hampered Iran's ability to mass produce missiles."
The Wall Street Journal reported that Russia supplied targeting intelligence to Yemen's Houthi forces for attacks on Western ships in the Red Sea.
The assault on Israel by Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and Iran are an attack on the values of freedom, democracy, human rights, secular life, women, and human dignity.
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