Yemen-based Houthis -- the last of Iran-backed groups still fully present in the regional war that began 14 months ago -- are slowly escalating attacks on Israel with an eye to avoid full-out retaliation.
With Hamas on the ropes after losing much of its forces in Gaza since the conflict began in October 2023 and Hezbollah in an official truce, Houthis are the only ones shelling Israel, although from some 2,000 kilometers away.
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