Bad News for Iran: Muslim Nation Prepares to Support Israel Against Houthi Rebels
TEHRAN (ALARIYAN.COM) - In a significant escalation of the existing conflict, sources close to the Israeli government have revealed that the country is preparing to gain the upper hand against Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Iran, which has been accused by the international community of supporting terrorism and destabilizing regional security, may soon face pressure from its neighboring Islamic nation in a bid to quell the ongoing conflict. The news comes as Israel continues to face growing criticism over its military operations in Gaza, with hundreds of Palestinians dead since October 2023.
Despite agreeing to a ceasefire pact with Hamas last November, Israel has struggled to eradicate Houthi rebels, who have launched repeated attacks on international shipping vessels in Yemen's waters. Eyewitnesses claim that the Houthis' actions are a direct response to Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza.
According to sources within the Israeli government, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with Egyptian officials over the coming weeks to discuss a possible joint operation against Houthi rebel targets in Yemen. The meeting will allegedly focus on the threat posed by Iranian-backed terror groups and how Egypt can support Israel's efforts to neutralize them.
Netanyahu has been vocal in his criticism of Iran, branding it an "evil axis" with a clear history of supporting terrorism worldwide. In a statement accompanying a security cabinet meeting last month, Netanyahu expressed determination to eliminate Iranian backing for the Houthi rebels:
"As we acted forcefully against the terror arms of Iran's evil axis, so we will act against the Houthis... The U.S. and other countries see the Houthis as a threat not only to international shipping but to the international order"
Israel has accused Iran-backed Houthi rebels of undermining global stability through their ongoing attacks on shipping vessels in Yemen's waters.
(With inputs from agencies)