Analysis |
Israel has a long history of operating in Yemen, but in recent years it’s taken a back seat in defense priorities, with focus directed toward Hezbollah and Iran. Although not classified an ‘existential threat’ by experts, Israel has a limited toolkit in dealing with the Houthi threat
Since the outbreak of the war on October 7th, 2023, Israel’s intelligence community has significantly intensified its efforts to gather information on the Houthi regime in Yemen. To support these operations, specialized units have been established within the Mossad espionage agency and the IDF’s Military Intelligence. These units are supported by Navy missile ships and submarines and from above by the Air Force reconnaissance flights and Israeli satellites.