Escalation in the Middle East: Houthis Open a New Front on Israel
March 28, 2026
Al Jazeera English
The conflict in the Middle East intensifies as Israel faces attacks on multiple fronts. The Houthis in Yemen have joined the war, launching missiles and threatening Bab al-Mandeb Strait, while Iran continues retaliatory strikes. Israel’s military is under pressure, balancing public safety with ongoing operations against Iran and its allies. Gulf states monitor the escalation closely, aware of regional and global economic risks.
The situation raises concerns over prolonged conflict, strategic chokepoints, and increasing military tensions across the region. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile #Yemen #Houthis #Israel #MiddleEastWar #BabElMandeb #MilitaryEscalation #Iran #RegionalConflict #GlobalSecurity #MiddleEast #AlJazeeraEnglish
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