The Yemen-based rebels pose a lingering threat, and some security analysts argue that their patrons in Tehran should be in Israel’s crosshairs.

Israel launched a multi-wave attack across Yemen in retaliation for Houthi missile and drone strikes, the Israeli military confirmed Thursday.

In fresh escalation, Yemen-based Houthi rebels launched a daring assault on the US aircraft carrier USS Harry Truman in the Red Sea, marking their second attack in a week. They also targeted Israel with ballistic missiles and drones,