Yemen: Over the past few days, Yemen’s Armed Forces have intensified their strategic operations within the Israeli entity as part of the fifth phase of escalatory support for Gaza.

Yemen’s military announced four separate operations within 48 hours, targeting the heart of "Tel Aviv" using the advanced ballistic missile "Palestine-2," which Israeli defense systems, including the Iron Dome, failed to intercept.

These operations underscored Yemen’s unwavering commitment to supporting Gaza until aggression ceases and the siege is lifted. Simultaneously, they saluted Yemenis who, despite pressures and threats, demonstrated resilience against Israeli aggression and ongoing Western-backed hostilities.

The failures of Israeli defense systems to intercept Yemeni missiles have been documented, with the Israeli military acknowledging shortcomings in its air defense. Recent strikes have caused significant damage, leaving over 30 injured and resulting in one fatality due to a heart attack triggered by the alarm sirens.

Experts Weigh In

Military expert Brigadier General Mujib Shamsan emphasized the symbolic and strategic significance of Yemen’s missile strikes. He highlighted Yemen's capacity for self-reliance in producing advanced weaponry and the precision of its operations, which have expanded to maritime areas such as the Red Sea and Arabian Sea.

Shamsan dismissed claims of Israeli interceptions, noting the technical challenges in countering hypersonic missiles like "Palestine-2," which travel at speeds exceeding Mach 16 upon impact.

Similarly, Brigadier General Mohammed Al-Khalid underlined the qualitative and quantitative nature of Yemen’s strikes, demonstrating advanced military capabilities that bypass Israel’s layered defenses. He described Yemen as the cornerstone of the resistance axis, causing unprecedented panic within the Israeli public and revealing vulnerabilities in the nation’s security fabric.

Strategic Timing

Political analyst Taleb Al-Hasani noted that these operations coincided with Israeli attempts to claim strategic gains in Syria and ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Gaza. Yemen’s escalation disrupted these narratives, reinforcing Palestinian leverage in negotiations and exposing Israeli vulnerabilities.

He further highlighted the logistical and geographical challenges facing Israel in addressing the Yemeni threat, particularly given Yemen’s vast terrain and its proven resilience since 2015.

Suppressed Impact

Lebanese military strategist Ali Hamieh pointed out Israel’s media blackout on the true impact of Yemeni strikes. He affirmed the inevitability of Yemeni missiles reaching their targets due to their hypersonic speeds and advanced warheads, which Israeli defenses cannot fully neutralize.

Hamieh noted Israel’s reliance on misinformation to downplay the effectiveness of these strikes while Yemeni missiles continue to disrupt critical areas in Tel Aviv.

In summary, Yemen’s sustained operations against Israel underscore a seismic shift in the regional power dynamic, signaling significant implications for both Israeli security and its political calculus in the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Translated by Almasirah English website