Israel launched the largest attack in its history against the Houthi terrorists in Yemen.

Israel launched airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen on Monday night, in direct response to the unprecedented ballistic missile attack that struck near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion International Airport the previous day.

This action marks the first time in months that Israel has attacked positions in Yemen, intensifying tension in a region already convulsed by multiple conflicts.

The missile launched by the Houthis, a Shia rebel terrorist group backed by Iran, managed to evade Israeli air defenses and reached one of the country's most sensitive points: its main international airport.

Although no fatalities were reported, there were injuries, and the incident caused great alarm both nationally and internationally. The attack was considered a symbolically potent blow, as it exposed vulnerabilities in Israel's defense system and exposed the country to new long-range threats.

In response, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised a ''powerful response'' that would not be limited to a single action. He gathered his security cabinet on Sunday to coordinate the retaliation, which included Israeli airstrikes on the port city of Hodeida, a strategic Houthi stronghold in Yemen.

Additionally, local media and international sources reported simultaneous U.S. attacks near Sana'a, the Yemeni capital.

Netanyahu publicly declared: ''We acted in the past and will do so in the future. I can't give all the details. The United States, in coordination with us, is also acting against them. It won't be a single blow.''

These statements underline a more prolonged and coordinated strategy with Washington, which has carried out dozens of attacks in Yemen in recent months, especially against facilities that threaten navigation in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, two vital maritime routes for global trade.

The Houthis, meanwhile, not only claimed responsibility for the attack on Ben Gurion but also threatened a ''total air blockade'' over Israel through repeated attacks on its airports.

The terrorist group warned international airlines to cancel all scheduled flights to Israel, a threat that could have significant economic and diplomatic repercussions if realized.

The regional context adds gravity to this new episode. The growing hostility of the Houthis is framed within the broader conflict between Israel and forces aligned with Iran, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and militias in Syria and Iraq. Netanyahu emphasized this link by stating: “We always remember that they act under the direction and support of their patron, Iran.”

Houthi attacks have also affected the United States. Last week, a U.S. F/A-18 fighter jet fell into the sea after an emergency evasive maneuver to avoid a Houthi attack, highlighting the threat the group poses even to advanced military forces.