Dr. Raphael Buchnik-Chen’s op-ed discusses the ongoing threat posed by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen, focusing on their disruption of international shipping and attacks on Israel. Buchnik-Chen critiques the Western powers’ limited military response to the Houthis, who are backed by Iran, and highlights the group’s ability to block key shipping lanes, notably the Bab al-Mandab Strait, and inflict damage on Israel’s economy and security. He also discusses the broader geopolitical implications, such as the link between the Houthis’ actions and the war in Gaza, as well as the constraints posed by international law on more decisive Western military interventions. Dr. Buchnik-Chen argues that the West’s hesitation to take stronger actions serves the interests of the Houthis and their Iranian backers, and poses ongoing risks to Israel and global trade.

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