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Israel's Third Strike in Yemen: Justified But Insufficient
(Institute for National Security Studies-Tel Aviv University) Maj.-Gen. (res.) Tamir Hayman - The IDF strike in Yemen on Thursday is a justified response to Houthi fire, but it's not enough to change the reality on the ground. From the moment the Houthis imposed a maritime blockade on Israel, they effectively declared war. Due to the desire to give the international coalition a chance to act against the Houthis, Israel refrained from responding for many months. There has been no extensive and sustained campaign to weaken the Houthis in a way that intensifies the pressure, as has been done with Israel's other adversaries in the current war. It is necessary to demonstrate a different kind of strength against the Houthis, including actions such as targeting commanders, eroding capabilities, and emphasizing that a maritime blockade on Israel comes with a heavy price. The writer, executive director of INSS, was former head of IDF Intelligence.