Yemen: The Yemeni Armed Forces have intensified their support operations for Gaza over the past weeks, targeting deep within Israeli-occupied territories using drones and hypersonic missiles.

On Monday, the Armed Forces carried out a precision operation, striking a military site in occupied Jaffa, referred to by the enemy as "Tel Aviv," with a Palestine-2 hypersonic ballistic missile.

This escalation comes amid renewed US aggression, with airstrikes targeting the Yemeni provinces of Hajjah and Hodeidah. Meanwhile, Israeli officials continue to voice their growing frustration, with some affirming their readiness to launch a large-scale attack against Yemen.

The missile strike caused widespread panic among Israelis, as sirens blared across Tel Aviv, triggering fear and chaos among settlers. Reports from Zionist media indicated injuries resulting from stampedes, with millions seeking refuge in bunkers.

Military expert Mujib Shamsan emphasized that any act of aggression will be met with further escalation from Sana'a. He noted that the Yemeni army operates independently, expressing itself in ways that remain unaffected by regional proxy actions or external military maneuvers.

Regional affairs specialist and journalist Khalil Nasrallah underscored Yemen’s critical role as a vital supporter of resistance forces, both militarily and diplomatically, particularly in Gaza. He stressed that the Yemeni Armed Forces remain a significant and influential player within the resistance axis, despite challenges on other fronts.

Nasrallah added, “Yemen is a vast and complex entity with emerging capabilities still largely unknown to hostile intelligence. Their operations continue to evolve, demonstrating strategic mastery.”

Yemen closely monitors US military activities, he added, which often align with mercenary actions and renewed attempts to destabilize fronts in the region, all in service of Israeli interests.

In response to the escalation, former Deputy Foreign Minister Hussein Al-Ezzi warned that any US aggression targeting Yemeni cities, civilians, or infrastructure would give Sana'a the right to strike American interests globally.

Al-Ezzi held Washington fully responsible for any escalation it initiates, clarifying that while Sana'a does not seek aggression, it will respond decisively, meeting escalation with escalation.

He highlighted the connection between Yemen’s military operations in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandab, and the Gulf of Aden with the ongoing Israeli war against Palestinians, stating, “The security of the sea is inseparable from the security of Gaza.”

Meanwhile, a UN-affiliated report acknowledged Yemen’s growing military prowess and its demonstrated ability to strike sensitive and vital targets deep within Israeli territory.

ReliefWeb noted a significant shift in Yemeni tactics over recent months, as operations have evolved from a predominant focus on naval security to an intensified campaign of missile and drone strikes reaching deep into Israel.

The report emphasized that these operations signify a strategic turning point, as Yemen seeks to assert direct influence against Israel’s mainland. Furthermore, it highlighted Yemen’s readiness to prevent Israeli-linked ships, including those flying American flags, from traversing the Red Sea.

The report concluded that Yemen’s long-range operations reveal an expanded reach and strategic determination, marking a significant development in their ability to achieve direct psychological and operational impacts within Israel.

Since the onset of the Israeli regime’s war on Gaza on October 7, 2023—after Palestinian resistance movements launched Operation Al-Aqsa Storm—Yemen has declared unwavering support for Palestine’s struggle against occupation. The Yemeni Armed Forces have launched regular strikes against Israel as part of a phased escalation campaign.

This campaign has included a strict maritime blockade of Israeli shipping, effectively preventing vessels from reaching Israeli ports. In the initial phase, Yemeni forces targeted the port of Umm al-Rashrash in southern occupied Palestine. This escalation marks the culmination of a year-long series of actions across five phases.

Yemeni military advancements have now enabled strikes deep within Israel, reaching Jaffa (referred to by Israel as Tel Aviv) and other key locations. These attacks have utilized hypersonic missiles and advanced drones with significant destructive capabilities, targeting ports and critical military infrastructure throughout occupied Palestine.