The conflict in the Middle East: Israel at the center of the controversy

The conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate, this time with Israel at the center of controversy following recent events that have generated tension in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made an urgent call to the international community to support Israel's fight against what he has termed as "Iran and its metastases," specifically referring to the Houthi rebels in Yemen, whom he accuses of being part of Iran's axis of evil. Last Saturday, the Israeli military carried out an airstrike on Houthi positions in the port city of Hodeidah on the Red Sea coast, in retaliation for a drone attack launched by the rebels that resulted in the death of an Israeli civilian in Tel Aviv. Netanyahu, who witnessed the attack live, justified the military action by arguing that the Houthis pose a threat not only to Israel but to world peace as a whole. The Israeli leader has urged the international community to intensify efforts to contain Iran's aggression and safeguard international freedom of navigation, especially in the Red Sea, where the Houthis have carried out a series of attacks on both Israel and commercial vessels, affecting maritime traffic and forcing changes in shipping routes. In a strong and resolute tone, Netanyahu warned that Israel will defend itself on all possible fronts and that those who try to harm the country will pay a very high price for their actions. The decision to attack Hodeidah was justified by the prime minister pointing out that the port is used for military purposes and as a point of entry for weaponry supplied by Iran to the Houthis, which poses a direct threat to Israel's security. The attack on Hodeidah was a direct response to the recent drone attack that claimed the life of an Israeli citizen and injured other civilians, as well as the ongoing aggression by the Houthis against Israel since the beginning of the conflict. Netanyahu emphasized that in the past eight months, the Houthis have launched hundreds of projectiles and drones at Israel, leading to a worrying escalation of violence in the region. It is important to note that Saturday's attack represented the farthest action by the Houthis against Israel to date, highlighting the seriousness of the conflict and the determination of the militias in their actions. The Houthis have justified their actions in solidarity with Gaza militias, seeking to support their allies in the region and instill fear in Israel. The situation in the Middle East is becoming increasingly volatile, with tensions seemingly on the rise. Israel's intervention in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks adds a new chapter to a complex regional conflict with deep historical and political roots. The international community faces the challenge of seeking a solution that avoids further escalation of violence and promotes stability in the region.