US Asked Israel to Strike Houthis in Yemen After Deadly Airport Attack
Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The U.S. asked Israel if it would strike Houthi targets in Yemen after a deadly attack on Riyadh Airport killed 12 people. Israel's Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned that such an action could escalate the conflict and potentially delay Israeli elections. The U.S. seeks to avoid direct involvement due to upcoming midterm elections. Security coordination between Israel and the U.S. continues, including target development in Iran.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- The U.S. asked Israel to consider striking Houthi targets in Yemen after a deadly airport attack.
- A Houthi missile attack on Riyadh Airport resulted in the deaths of 12 people.
- Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir warned against an Israeli strike, citing potential escalation and election delays.
- The U.S. aims to avoid direct involvement in the Yemen conflict due to upcoming midterm elections.
- Discussions also included the possibility of future strikes against Iran.
- Security coordination and target development in Iran between Israel and the U.S. are ongoing.
The United States inquired with Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir about the possibility of Israel striking Houthi targets in Yemen, following a deadly Houthi missile attack on Riyadh Airport that killed 12 people. The Americans reportedly wish to avoid direct involvement in the Saudi-Yemen conflict, partly due to the upcoming U.S. midterm elections next month. Zamir cautioned that an Israeli operation could escalate the conflict, potentially drawing a response from Iran and even leading to the postponement of Israel's own elections, scheduled for October 27. During a conversation with Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander of U.S. Central Command, the possibility of a future strike in Iran was also discussed, though no concrete plans for immediate action were presented. Meanwhile, security coordination between the IDF and the U.S. military continues, with military intelligence compiling a list of targets in Iran, including missile sites, firing systems, and infrastructure related to its nuclear program.
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