Israel Seeks European Recognition of Iran-Backed Houthis as Terrorist Group

Houthi policemen ride on the back of a patrol pick-up truck during the funeral of Houthi terrorists killed by recent US-led strikes, in Sanaa, Yemen, Feb. 10, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Khaled Abdullah

Israel has instructed its diplomatic missions in Europe to push for countries to designate the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen as a terrorist organization.

The announcement on Tuesday came hours after a ballistic missile from Yemen was intercepted before it could enter Israeli airspace.