‘We Continue to Impose a Blockade’: Israel Squeezes Houthis Militarily and Logistically

Israel is applying a multi-faceted squeeze on the Houthi rebels, combining direct military strikes with a strategic blockade. Defence Minister Israel Katz confirmed that alongside the recent bombing of Sanaa, Israel will “continue to impose an air and naval blockade.”
This two-pronged strategy aims to hit the Houthis from all sides. The airstrikes, which targeted a presidential compound and key infrastructure, deliver immediate, destructive punishment for attacks on Israel. They serve as the kinetic arm of Israeli policy.
The blockade, meanwhile, is the logistical arm, designed to slowly starve the Houthi war machine of supplies, weapons, and resources. By controlling air and sea access, Israel hopes to choke off the external support that allows the Houthis to sustain their operations.
This comprehensive approach was announced as the human toll from the airstrikes mounted in Sanaa, with six dead and 86 wounded. The message is clear: Israel intends to use both bombs and blockades to neutralize the Houthi threat.