Why Houthi Control of Bab el-Mandeb Concerns Israel
The rapid military developments in Yemen, particularly the advance of the Houthi movement toward the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and their control over the Moun Island, are raising concerns in Israel about threats to international navigation. This is due to the strategic importance of the area and its location in a vital region connecting the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea. According to the Israeli newspaper "Yedioth Ahronoth," Houthi control over sites overlooking the strait could give the group the capability to threaten passing ships—something that worries Israel, which relies heavily on maritime transport for its trade, with 98% of its imports arriving by sea. Although there is no current intention for direct Israeli military intervention, the army is closely monitoring the developments and increasing preparations, fearing the impact on international trade and supplies.
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