News - Middle East: A colonel in the Zionist entity’s air defense forces acknowledged in a statement to Globes newspaper that the Yemeni Armed Forces have opened a significant 360-degree threat front, posing major challenges for the occupying regime and demanding a reevaluation of current military strategies.

The colonel noted that the attack on Ben Gurion Airport exposed critical gaps in air defense, proving Yemen’s ability to effectively penetrate the entity’s defense systems.

He admitted that the Zionist military is studying Yemen’s attacks to improve its own performance, recognizing that Yemen has become a hub for advanced military technology and intelligence-sharing, reflecting a rapid evolution in their offensive capabilities.

Most strikingly, the colonel emphasized that military force alone is not a solution against Yemen, stressing that this crisis requires a comprehensive political resolution. These statements reveal growing anxiety within Zionist military circles over Yemen’s expanding influence and strategic impact.

Since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza in October 2023, the Yemeni Armed Forces 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.

What began with the disruption of maritime traffic in the Red Sea soon evolved into more expansive campaigns, affecting key Israeli economic hubs such as the port of Eilat and Lod Airport.

These operations form part of Yemen’s declared policy of pressuring Israel to end its war on Gaza and lift the siege. The attacks have triggered widespread disruptions in international shipping, tourism, and air travel, with dozens of global airlines suspending operations to and from Israeli airports.