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In an in-depth discussion on Ynet’s daily podcast “The Headline”, Dr. Ely Karmon, a Senior Researcher at the International Institute for Counter-Terrorism (ICT), analyzed the Houthi threat, their growing influence in the Middle East, and what it means for global stability.

Dr. Karmon emphasizes that “since the elimination of Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah, Houthi leader Abdul-Malik Badreddin al-Houthi views himself as the dominant figure in the axis of resistance. Through independent operations, he has positioned the Houthis as a critical player not only in Yemen but also on the global stage.”

With tactics like disrupting Red Sea trade routes, holding vessels hostage, and collaborating with Somali terror groups, Dr. Karmon notes that “the Houthis are creating a ripple effect that harms not only regional players but also global powers like Russia and China.”

The discussion also delves into Israel’s strategic options to counter the Houthi threat and examines the competing interests of the U.S. and Russia in Yemen, highlighting the broader implications for the Middle East.

👉 Listen to the full podcast (in Hebrew) here: https://tinyurl.com/ab4cuwcm