Western intelligence officials say the Houthis are using the current lull in fighting to improve their missile capabilities, conducting a series of tests aimed at increasing both the range and accuracy of their arsenal.

According to two Western intelligence sources cited by i24NEWS, the testing is part of a broader effort to upgrade the Iran-backed terrorist group’s technological capabilities.

Despite serving as one of Iran’s regional proxies, the Houthis have launched relatively few attacks on Israel since the war began. Since resuming attacks on March 28, the group has fired only about six missiles and five drones toward Israel, and it has refrained from launching attacks since the Gaza ceasefire agreement was reached in October 2025.

The intelligence assessment comes days after Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi threatened to intervene militarily on behalf of Hamas if Israel launches another major operation in the Gaza Strip. He said the group remains in close coordination with members of the so-called “Axis of Resistance” and would respond to any renewed escalation.

Al-Houthi also warned that the Houthis are closely monitoring Israeli activity in Somaliland, claiming Israel is seeking to establish control over strategic waterways, including the Gulf of Aden, the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and the Red Sea. He vowed that the Houthis would not accept an Israeli presence in Somaliland and would act against it if necessary.

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