News - World: The American newspaper Politico quoted a former Trump administration official as saying, "Everyone has tried to confront the "Houthis" militarily for a decade, and everyone has failed."

The newspaper reported, citing experts, that "the "Houthis" are not only demonstrating their ability to challenge the United States but also their capacity to continue launching surprise attacks against 'the strongest military power in the Middle East' and remain resilient—granting them immense credibility."

It added that Yemen will never stop their attacks on 'Israel,' and that the U.S. administration "chose the least bad option by halting the expenditure of advanced and substantial resources on a fight with no end in sight."

Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, Yemen has emerged as a pivotal regional actor in the confrontation, aligning itself firmly with the Palestinian resistance. The Yemeni Armed Forces, under the leadership of the Sana'a-based government, have launched a series of strategic military operations—including missile and drone strikes as well as naval and aerial blockades—targeting Israeli-linked infrastructure and shipping routes.

The United States and its allies launched a military campaign in early 2025 aimed at curbing Yemen’s growing military reach, striking various infrastructure sites across the country. 

In a major strategic miscalculation, the Trump administration’s military campaign against Yemen meant to crush the Yemeni Armed Forces and assert US dominance in the Red Sea, ended in costly failure. Despite these efforts, Yemen’s capabilities have not only endured but have expanded, surprising observers and heightening concerns in the Zionist entity.