Israel is reportedly planning to establish a new military presence on the Red Sea, aiming to counter potential threats from Houthi forces, who have indicated they might join the ongoing conflict.

Juha Mäkelä, director of the Finnish Institute in the Middle East, warned that the ongoing conflict could lead to decades of reconstruction burden and poses a risk to the global economy if Houthi forces join the war.

Amidst the ongoing conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran, the Israeli government is reportedly considering establishing a strategic military presence in Somaliland to support operations against Houthi forces.