Australian Attorney General Mark Dreyfus's statement noted that the Houthis' "violent attacks" in the area of the Gulf of Aden have resulted in the killing of civilians.
Iran-backed Houthis have increased their attacks and made several claims of targeting numerous ships in recent days, including claims, without evidence, that they were targeting Israel-linked ships.
US officials believe there are signs that Iranian leadership is nervous about some of the actions of its proxy groups in Iraq, Syria and Yemen, according to multiple people familiar with US intelligence, as attacks from militia groups threaten to disrupt the global economy and significantly up the risk of direct confrontation with the United States.
Economy minister Nir Barkat said Israel has the means to pursue the conflict and open up a new front with Lebanon. He argued the war against Hamas has not been aggressive enough.