Houthi Leader Vows to Target Israeli Military Presence in Somaliland
Yemen's Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi delivered a televised address explicitly threatening to use missile and drone strikes against any Israeli presence in the breakaway region of Somaliland. The declaration comes as the group seeks to block Israeli influence over the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden maritime routes.
Date: June 25, 2026
Location: Middle East, Yemen
Conflict: Red Sea Crisis
Category: diplomacy
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Anadolu Agency / Jerusalem Post