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On December 12, the Houthi military spokesperson claimed that the Houthis successfully attacked the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln with missiles and drones, thwarting its airstrike plans against Yemen. They also claimed to have targeted two U.S. destroyers in the Red Sea, with no response from the U.S. Meanwhile, a U.S. Navy fighter jet was shot down due to friendly fire during airstrikes on Houthi targets, resulting in the rescue of both pilots. On December 26, Israel launched airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including the capital Sana'a and several ports. The WHO confirmed that the strikes occurred near their personnel, injuring one crew member. The Houthi leadership condemned the attacks on civilian infrastructure but claimed Israel's deterrence had failed. Israel's Defense Forces stated the strikes targeted military facilities used by the Houthis, accusing them of receiving Iranian support to disrupt regional stability. The Houthi movement reported they had thwarted several intelligence operations by the CIA and Mossad, arresting spies allegedly recruited by a wanted individual. The report highlights the innovative use of drones by non-state actors like Hezbollah, Hamas, and ISIS in the region, with a focus on the Houthis' operational capabilities and their strategic use of drones for long-range attacks against adversaries, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE.