A deficit of 150 billion shekels, record emigration of 100,000 Israelis, and complete disregard of security warnings indicate a systemic failure that could lead to another disaster.

The Houthis' nightly attacks from Yemen on Israel are becoming a concerning phenomenon that raises serious questions about current security policy. Since the attacks began, Israeli citizens find themselves under constant threat, with missile launches during nighttime hours disrupting their daily routines and creating a complex security reality.

In my assessment, this is a matter of money and interests. Until there's a war, the current government remains in power, and the missiles from Yemen don't cause much destruction (until the incident). After all, the Israeli government (Bennett, Netanyahu, Lapid) gave money to Hamas, knew they were dangerous but didn't expect they were capable of October 7th. With Yemen too, the money and political game might end in great disaster.

According to official data, the Houthis manage to launch missiles toward Israel once or twice weekly. Their strategy is clear: launching missiles at night when the population is at home, aiming to disrupt daily life and create sustained psychological pressure on citizens. Israel's military response to these attacks raises many questions. The limited and insufficiently effective military responses raise questions about the overall strategy in dealing with the Yemeni threat. The fact that the IDF, considered the strongest army in the region, struggles to deter a country ranked among the least developed in the world, requires deep examination.

Economic data provides another concerning picture. In 2024, the Israeli economy faced a deficit of over 150 billion shekels. Simultaneously, there was a significant increase in basic consumer product prices, with 2025 opening with additional price increases in cigarettes, alcohol, flights, and meat products.

A particularly concerning phenomenon is the scale of citizen emigration. Official data indicates that in 2024 alone, about 100,000 Israelis left the country, with estimates pointing to even higher numbers of undocumented departures. Meanwhile, birth rates and immigration failed to balance the negative demographic balance.

Photos: Houthi militants, content according to Section 27a
* Prime Minister – From Benjamin Netanyahu's Facebook page
* Bezalel Smotrich – From his Facebook page
* Israel Katz – From Israel Katz's Facebook page
Content according to Section 27a.