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The United Kingdom is significantly escalating military support to Saudi Arabia in response to escalating Houthi attacks, deploying RAF Typhoon fighter jets to aid air defence operations. British Defence Secretary clarified that UK forces will not conduct offensive operations against Houthi targets, focusing instead on defensive measures to protect Saudi civilian population centres.

In Yemen, a devastating attack on a military training base operated by pro-Saudi government forces has resulted in at least 73 deaths. The strike targeted a facility housing recruits and represents one of the deadliest single incidents in the ongoing conflict between Saudi-backed government forces and Houthi insurgents.

The escalation underscores the regional security crisis driven by Houthi missile and drone attacks against Saudi Arabia, prompting international military intervention from Western allies. The deployment reflects growing concerns about maritime security and civilian casualties in the conflict.

Sources: Ynet, Walla, www.israelhayom.co.il, Times of Israel