Last weekend, US Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer said military actions to deter the Houthis and other groups backed by Iran would take time.
Israel s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant visited an Israeli Navy ship in the Gulf of Eilat, discussing operational readiness against threats like Houthi attacks in the Red Sea. Emphasizing the risk to international navigation in Bab al-Mandab, Gallant warned against provocations, affirming Israel s readiness to defend against attacks on Eilat by Iran or the Houthis. The visit highlighted Israel s commitment to safeguarding its waters with Navy and Air Force defenses.