Israel gave a chance to the international coalition, which did act - but in a limited and defensive manner.
It wasn't enough.
Behind the scenes of the attack in Yemen: cabinet meeting convened within 45 minutes' notice where the attack was approved
The Prime Minister held security discussions with the Chief of Staff, the head of the National Security Council and the Minister of Strategic Affairs. The prime minister approved the plans for a significant attack in Yemen, convened the cabinet, and the cabinet approved the proposal.
The considerations were not only to react strongly against the Houthis and strengthen deterrence against them, but to convey a message to all the components of the Iranian axis. This is also a warning for Hezbollah's continued attacks against us.
The goal was to deal a blow to a factor that harms international shipping and the entire region, thereby strengthening the international coalition that works against it.
Israel gave a chance to the international coalition, which indeed acted - but in a limited and defensive manner. It wasn't enough.
Therefore, Israel has been preparing a package of responses against the Houthis for a long time. We will have to deal with them later in all kinds of ways.
PM Netanyahu at the Philadelphia corridor