This marks the first time Israel has executed a Yemen strike using only drones, without fighter jets or surveillance aircraft, demonstrating a strategic evolution in its counter-terrorism capabilities. The Houthis' unprecedented intensity of 75+ attacks in just 4 months reveals an accelerating pattern of Iran's proxy warfare, specifically through religious extremist groups.
Israel's Drone-Only Strike on Yemen Port Marks Strategic Shift
📰 What Happened
The Israeli Air Force conducted its thirteenth strike on Yemen, but first using drones exclusively, targeting Houthi-controlled Hodeida port on July 21, 2025. The operation destroyed engineering equipment, fuel tanks, and military vessels in response to over 60 ballistic missiles and 15 drone attacks launched by Iran-backed Houthis since March 18. Defense Minister Israel Katz warned: 'The Houthis will pay a heavy price for firing missiles at the State of Israel.'
📖 Prophetic Significance
The Houthis' extremist religious slogans combined with Iran's declaration that 'Yemen's law is Tehran's law' exemplifies the prophesied religious-political deception system. Their 75+ attacks since March represent an intensifying false religious narrative that combines militant action with spiritual rhetoric. The exclusive use of drones for precision strikes highlights how modern warfare technology enables concentrated power in religious-extremist hands, fulfilling warnings about deceptive signs and wonders in the last days. This fusion of religious extremism with advanced military capability creates a new paradigm of spiritual warfare.