Israel: We Must Not Be Satisfied With A One-time Blow; We Must Completely Destroy Houthi-held Port
According to report by Al Jazeera, Avigdor Lieberman, the head of the Yisrael Beiteinu party, has called for the complete destruction of Yemen’s Hodeidah port, citing the Houthis’ actions as having caused “tremendous economic damage to Israel.”
In a statement reported by Israeli Army Radio, Lieberman emphasized the need for a decisive military response, saying, “We must not be satisfied with a one-time blow; we must completely destroy the port of Hodeidah.” His remarks come against the backdrop of ongoing hostilities in the region, particularly as the conflict in Gaza continues to escalate.
Lieberman also criticized what he described as an “intelligence failure” regarding threats from Hezbollah, Syria, Lebanon, and Shia militias in Syria, stating that the current situation is more precarious than the intelligence lapses observed prior to the Hamas attacks on October 7.
His call for action against Hodeidah port reflects a broader concern within Israel regarding the impact of Houthi attacks on shipping routes and the potential economic repercussions for the Israeli economy. The Houthis have been involved in a series of assaults on vessels in the Red Sea, claiming these actions are in response to Israel’s military operations in Gaza.
As tensions rise, Lieberman’s statements signal a willingness to escalate military operations beyond traditional borders, potentially complicating the already volatile geopolitical landscape in the Middle East…..See_More
