Nick Schifrin:
Houthi authorities say the strikes have wounded or killed dozens, including children. The U.S. denies any civilian casualties and instead blames the Houthis for bringing it on themselves.
Beginning in November 2023, Houthi rebels targeted, seized commercial vessels and kidnapped and killed foreign sailors. The Houthis claimed to target ships linked to Israel in solidarity with Gaza, but their targets were much wider. During the Gaza cease-fire, they paused their attacks on ships.
But when Israel blocked humanitarian aid to Gaza, the Houthis vowed to respond. And, last Saturday, President Trump ordered the new strikes that Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told FOX News will continue until the Houthis stop.
