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IDF Recommended Political Level Avoid Initiating Attack Against Houthis in Yemen
In discussions held following the Houthis' takeover of an area in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, IDF officials recommended the political level avoid initiating attacks in Yemen and focus on political efforts to create international and regional coalition support, according to reporting in Haaretz.
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In discussions held following the Houthis' takeover of the city of Mokha and other strategic points in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, IDF officials recommended the political level avoid initiating attacks in Yemen and focus on political efforts to create international and regional coalition support, according to reporting in Haaretz published September 15, 2026. According to the report, these points were made Monday by senior members of the security establishment.
According to the sources, in closed discussions held in recent days, IDF officials said that at this stage the focus should be on political efforts to create international and regional coalition support. The discussions were held following the Houthis' takeover of the city of Mokha and other strategic points in the Bab al-Mandab Strait area.
The report further indicates that the recommendation includes avoiding actions that would place Israel at the forefront of military struggle against the Houthis, alongside focus on political actions.
Meanwhile, according to the report, preparations continue for the scenario of direct action by the Houthis against Israel.
