According to a report by The Jerusalem Post, the United States plans to intensify its military operations against Yemen's Houthi rebels before the end of President Joe Biden's term.
This decision follows heightened Houthi attacks on Israel and growing tensions in the region.
The report, based on information from KAN 11, indicates that the United States will focus on targeting Houthi missile-related facilities.
President Biden has reportedly authorized more aggressive strikes, providing "permissive strike authorizations" for the operations.
The goal is to weaken the Houthis' ability to launch missile attacks and disrupt their weapon production.
As part of the ongoing military efforts, the US Navy has already conducted strikes on Houthi weapon production and storage facilities in Yemen.
These strikes, carried out by guided-missile destroyers from the Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group, came in response to a Houthi missile attack on southern and central Israel.
The attack was intercepted by the Israeli Defense Forces, but shrapnel injured twelve people seeking shelter.
While the United States plans to ramp up its strikes, the Biden administration has urged Israel to ensure that its targets in Yemen are strictly military to minimize civilian casualties.
This approach reflects a broader strategy to maintain international law while addressing security threats.
The report also highlights predictions regarding US policy on the Houthis under President-elect Donald Trump.
Sources suggest that Trump intends to increase military activity against the Houthis and may restore the group to the State Department's list of Foreign Terrorist Organizations.
Experts believe Trump will adopt a tougher stance, including potential retaliation against Iran if Iranian-supplied missiles harm American forces.
This escalating conflict shows the ongoing complexities in Yemen and the broader Middle East, with both the US and Israel working to address regional security threats.
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