Why is it so hard to stop the Houthis in the Middle East? – analysis

The Houthis struck Ben-Gurion Airport this morning, leaving questions on how to deter the Yemeni terror organization.

Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion Airport in the area of Terminal 3, May 4, 2025.

Houthi missile hits Ben Gurion Airport in the area of Terminal 3, May 4, 2025.

(photo credit: UNITED HATZALAH‏)

BySETH J. FRANTZMAN

MAY 4, 2025 16:24

Updated: MAY 4, 2025 19:53

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