Houthi armed drones strike southern Israel, injuring more than twenty people, and the Israeli air defense system failed to respond.
The Israeli side has issued harsh words, sworn back, and there is a risk of spreading the situation, but there are other causes behind it.
Houthi attacks, Israel is embarrassed
Houthis armed forces again took action, a drone flew over the heavy defensive line and crashed into the southern Israeli city of Eilat, injuring more than 20 people.
The Israeli army's proud air defense system failed to intercept, raising questions at home and abroad.
This is not an isolated incident. The Houthis have frequently attacked the Red Sea waterway in recent years, and the scope of their operations has been expanding.
Israel obviously underestimated its capabilities, and did not expect such organizations to cross the radar and directly hit the homeland.
Israel immediately launched an airstrike in Yemen after the incident, claiming to pay tribute to the "heavy strike", but not to expand its operations, targeting only a few military targets.
Israel has always relied heavily on defense and precision strikes, but this time it has exposed loopholes and impacted the security myth.
For it, it is not only the tactical level has been broken, but also the regional credibility has been compromised.
In the past, most of the strikes were concentrated around Gaza and Lebanon. This long-range attack came from Yemen, which means that a new front may take shape.
Israel’s response was quick, but careful.
The Houthis are not a traditional army and are difficult to completely destroy.
If the action is too big, Iran, Hezbollah and even other regional forces may take advantage of the situation to intervene.
Crying can be tough, and to really do it, you have to think about multiple reactions.
The incident disrupted Israel’s strategic rhythm and intensified its internal anxiety.
The international media intensively reported casualties, and many allies remained silent.
In the past, Israel had strong backing in diplomacy and public opinion, but now it is gradually finding that its external space is getting narrower and narrower.
This is not only an air defense failure, but also a warning of the situation out of control.
In the Red Sea, who will be the next driver?
The Houthis took action at this time, not only to support Gaza, but also to accurately grasp the strategic window.
Israel is deeply mired in war, international pressure continues, and the United States has become unable to do what it wants.
The Houthis pushed the regional situation in a low-cost way with the aim of breaking the old order.
The Red Sea became a three-party front.
The Houthis are on one side, the United States is on the other, and Israel is dealing alone.
Many countries in the Middle East have begun to look at themselves and do not want to easily stand up.
Even the United States did not express its position at the first time, but only called for restraint.
This was previously unimaginable.
Israel realizes that allies are increasingly difficult to count on.
The assault made it clear that one Houthis had a headache, and that if other fronts were on fire at the same time, the situation could get out of control.
The Red Sea was originally a vital hub for global trade and is now a strategic focus.
If the Houthi continue to attack merchant ships, Israel must respond.
But once the counterattack is too fierce, Iran may intervene, and it will be difficult for the United States to withdraw.
Israel appears to be tough and actually retreats into the Valley.
Can't beat, can't afford to delay, can't help it.
Israel has not many adversaries, but hostility is spreading and voices supporting it are dwindling.
With this operation, Hussein told the outside world that the battlefield could become a new focal point not only in Gaza, the Red Sea, Yemen, and even other areas in the future.
If you really want to put out the war, you have to face up to the root cause, not by bombs, but by plans.
If Israel does not turn back, it will take a step toward the abyss of self-isolation.
Palestine-Israel deadlock, who does not want the "two-state solution" to be implemented
Houthi's actions are not just to destroy, its purpose is hidden at a deeper level.
The stronger the period of gunpowder, the more clearly we can see who is promoting peace and who is blocking it.
The Israeli problem has not yet been resolved, in the end, one side has never wanted to resolve it.
From the United Nations to the UAE, to the European Union and China, there are every year voices about the “two-country plan.”
But every time it mentions landing implementation, there is nothing to follow.
Israel has always hanged security on its mouths, but continues to expand settlements, blockade Gaza, and struggle against Palestinian political forces.
Saying peace is something else.
The United States also supports "the coexistence of two countries", but every time Israel really uses force, the United States always gives priority to "Israel's right to self-defense."
Even a cease-fire proposal is unwilling to support and let the conflict continue.
This attitude has long been clearly seen by the international community.
Armed groups like the Houthis were born out of this despair.
The Palestinians had no chairs at the negotiating table, and armed resistance became the only voice.
As long as such a voice exists, the situation will not be stable.
Every time Israel strikes, it only pulls the problem backwards, and none can really solve the contradiction.
More ironically, those who oppose Houthi may not really care about peace.
They care about their own interests in the region.
Whoever controls the strait, whoever takes the sailing route, has more power of speech.
Peace became a tool, Palestine became a code, and the Houthis were merely a test for each other.
But chess pieces can also backlash on the player.
The Houthi's precise hit in southern Israel this time is a warning.
The turmoil in the Middle East is not confined to one or two countries, and no one wants to be self-sufficient as long as the problems are not solved.
At this time, looking at the "two-country" program, many people will find it inaccessible.
But it is not complicated but to recognize the status of Palestine as a state, clear borders, safeguard the status of East Jerusalem, and allow the two countries to coexist peacefully.
Such a basic idea has never been promoted.
It shows that the root lies not in technology, but in political will.
China has always advocated a just settlement, clearly supported the establishment of Palestinian statehood, and emphasized that both Palestinian and Israeli people should have equal opportunities for security and development.
This position is recognized by more and more countries and reflects what is called a genuine international responsibility.
The question now is who is blocking the formation of this consensus.
What Israel has done in Gaza has caused more and more countries to express their opposition.
Some European countries even publicly recognize the Palestinian state.
This trend is reshaping the Middle East diplomatic pattern.
Whoever upholds justice can win the heart of the people.
Whoever continues to oppress, siege, and expand will be isolated.
If Israel still wants to get out of the predicament, it must face up to a reality.
More military operations cannot be replaced by security.
Only recognizing the legitimate existence of Palestine is the first step out of the dead end.
Peace Call and China's Position
No matter how chaotic the situation in the Middle East is, the call for peace has never stopped.
This time the Houthis fired a shot, and again showed the world that hard methods cannot solve historical problems.
Force can only bring a brief silence, can not resolve the anger of the people, nor can it bring true peace.
From Gaza to the Red Sea, from Yemen to Lebanon, every front in the Middle East is sending a signal.
Peace cannot wait, and solutions cannot be delayed.
Israel can no longer rely blindly on tough repression.
Western countries cannot keep one eye closed.
Peace cannot rely on empty slogans, but actions must be taken.
Promoting the two-state plan, implementing the establishment of a Palestinian state, and respecting history and reality is the only way out.
Whoever is stopping this process is stealing for the Middle East war.
China’s position is very clear.
We have always advocated that all parties should resolve disputes through dialogue and negotiation, and support all efforts conducive to promoting regional peace.
On the UN platform, China has repeatedly proposed to push for the resumption of peace talks with Pakistan.
Solve fundamental contradictions by political means.
Compared to some countries that are keen to export weapons and gangs to the Middle East, China has always insisted on not interfering, not coercing, and not pursuing double goals.
It is because of this that China has more and more friends in the Middle East and is more capable of mediating peace at critical times.
This conflict once again proves that the Middle East needs not more bombs, but more rational voices.
The Houthi attacks explained that the issue has been under pressure for too long and that a new political path is needed.
Otherwise, more "Houthis" will appear in different corners in the future.
If Israel still sees all its enemies as terrorist organizations and all its opposition as hostility, it will only narrow itself.
No country can ensure its own security by isolating others forever.
It is only through regional integration, face-to-face opponents and genuine dialogue that hostility can be dissolved.
Peace is never given by others, but depends on all parties concerned to strive for it together.
The Palestinians have the right to pursue a state, and Israel has the right to pursue security.
The key is to find a path that is acceptable to all parties.
This path is not mysterious, it is on the “two-country plan.”
Whoever wants to push it, stands on the side of justice.
Whoever stops it, is creating suffering.
The world needs the voice of justice.
The Middle East also needs visionary leadership.
In this process, China is willing to continue to play a constructive role.
We will also continue to firmly support all solutions that are reasonable, legal and in accordance with international law.
Only then can the conflict truly end.
Let the Middle East no longer be a global barrel.
Let the people have the peace and hope they should have long ago.
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