The United States Navy recently intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, marking their involvement in the escalating conflict between Israel and Hamas. This development has led to speculation about the possibility of direct US intervention in the region. The US Department of Defense reported intercepting three cruise missiles and multiple drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, shedding light on the group responsible for the attack. Meanwhile, President Biden’s visit to the Middle East expressed his unwavering support for Israel. However, some argue that this visit has failed in terms of diplomacy, as tensions in the region have only intensified. In response to Israel’s continuous airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, the Israeli government has hinted at the imminent deployment of ground troops. Despite this, President Biden has urged restraint to prevent further civilian casualties and the escalation of the conflict. Discussions on alternative strategies to ground warfare are said to be underway. Amidst the chaos, Hamas claimed that Israeli air strikes have led to the death and injury of refugees seeking shelter in a Gaza Strip church building. While the Israeli army is investigating these claims, criticism has arisen due to the use of such locations as refugee sanctuaries. Notably, the former Saudi intelligence chief criticized both Hamas and Israel for targeting civilians and acknowledged that this continued aggression hindered the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. It appears that neither side can emerge as the victor in this conflict. Additionally, various armed groups supported by Iran, such as Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Yemeni Houthi rebels, have expressed their support for Palestine. Their endorsement, coupled with Israel’s potential use of ground troops in the Gaza Strip, presents an opportunity for these groups to participate in the war. Efforts to alleviate the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza have prompted discussions about opening the Rafah checkpoint, which serves as the sole connection between Gaza and Egypt. While this aid offers some relief, there are limitations to its effectiveness, considering the already depleted food and water supplies in the region. There are also concerns about potential unrest arising from this situation. Initially, Egypt announced the opening of the Rafah border post; however, reports have emerged suggesting a delay in its implementation. Given the urgency of delivering aid, the reason behind this delay remains unclear.
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[1번지이슈] The United States intercepts a Yemen rebel missile … The escalation of the war between Israel and Israel
A US Navy destroyer said it had shot down a missile launched from Yemen.
Concerns are growing that the war between Israel and the Palestinian armed faction, Hamas, could escalate into a war in the Middle East.
Meanwhile, Israel, which continues airstrikes on the Gaza Strip, says it will soon see the Gaza Strip from the inside.
A ground war was predicted.
Let’s find out more with Professor Seong Il-gwang of the Middle East and Islamic Center of Korea University.
A US Navy destroyer shoots down a missile launched from Yemen. As the US military becomes involved in hostilities on behalf of Israel for the first time since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, some say the possibility of direct US intervention has increased.
The US Department of Defense said it intercepted three cruise missiles and several drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. Also explain the Yemeni Houthi rebels who are known to have carried out the attack.
President Biden expressed his firm support for Israel during his visit to the Middle East. Some point out that this visit is a failure of Biden’s diplomacy in the sense that tensions in the Middle East have increased further.
The Israeli government indicates through the media that ground troops are about to be deployed. However, President Biden is known to have pressured the Israeli government to prevent further civilian casualties and an escalation of war. They say they are discussing alternatives to ground warfare What alternatives are there?
Meanwhile, Hamas claimed that a number of refugees who had taken refuge in a church building in the Gaza Strip were killed and injured in an Israeli air strike on the 19th local time. The Israeli army has stated that they are checking the facts, but there is also a lot of criticism because the place is used as a refuge for refugees.
The former Saudi intelligence chief criticized Hamas and Israel at the same time for attacking civilians. He acknowledged that Israeli oppression was the cause of Hamas attacks and that the war was hindering the normalization of relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. This means neither Israel nor Hamas can win, right?
From the Lebanese armed political faction Hezbollah to the Yemeni Houthi rebels mentioned earlier, armed groups backed behind the scenes by Iran are expressing support for Palestine. There is also an opinion that Israel’s use of ground troops in the Gaza Strip is a clear opportunity for them to participate in the war.
It was said that the Rafah checkpoint, the only route connecting Gaza and Egypt, will be opened to provide relief to the residents of Gaza who are facing a humanitarian crisis. Although this aid will help to some extent, it is noted that there are limits to supporting all the residents of the Gaza Strip in a situation where food and water have already been depleted. There are also concerns that it could lead to riots in the Gaza Strip.
In Egypt, it was originally announced that the Rafah border post would open today, but reports emerged a day later that it would open tomorrow. The delivery of relief goods is urgent, so what is the reason for the delay?
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