Israel's airstrikes in Yemen are unlikely to deter future Houthi strikes, but increased regional coordination could mitigate their risk. Regardless, future successful Houthi strikes, especially as part of an Iranian-led strike against Israel, could steadily pull Israel into a more sustained campaign in Yemen. On July 20, Israeli jets bombed the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in Yemen, destroying fuel tanks and killing at least six people. The Israeli air force said it carried out the strike using multiple fighter jets -- including F-15s, F-16s and F-35s -- with reconnaissance aircraft and refueling planes, making it one of the farthest Israeli air force operations in modern history at a range of almost 1,100 miles (about 1,770 kilometers) from Israel. The air force said it deliberately targeted a dual-use port, aiming for military facilities, to send an economic and military message to the Houthis in retaliation for a July 19 drone attack...
