#ISRAEL FEARS HOUTHI CONTROL OF THE BAB-EL-MANDEB STRAIT An Israeli official told Channel 12 that Houthi control over the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait poses a greater danger than the current situation in the Strait of #Hormuz. The eastern shipping channe l, passing by Perim Island, is only about 3 km wide. Ships will pass within direct line of sight of Houthi positions. The Israeli official stated: They will be able to shoot at anything with anti-tank missiles.