Israel Warns of Military Action Against Yemen's Houthis as US Contemplates Response

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly informed President Biden that Israel will take military action against Yemen's Houthi movement if the United States fails to do so. The Houthi group, aligned with Iran, has been targeting Israeli and U.S. forces in the Middle East, including attacking ships in the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab strait. Israel's national security chief of staff confirmed their intention to respond to the group's attacks. The claims come after three commercial vessels were recently attacked in the Red Sea, prompting a U.S. warship to shoot down Houthi drones. Israel has labeled these attacks as "Iranian acts of terrorism" and has called for international maritime security.