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On December 12, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree announced that the Houthis had successfully attacked the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln using missiles and drones, thwarting its airstrike plans against Yemen. They also claimed to have targeted two U.S. destroyers in the Red Sea, but the U.S. has not responded. On December 22, a U.S. Navy fighter jet was shot down over the Red Sea due to "friendly fire" during airstrikes against Houthi targets. The incident involved the USS Truman carrier strike group's USS Gettysburg mistakenly firing on an F/A-18 jet. On December 26, Israel launched airstrikes against Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, including the capital Sana'a and several ports, resulting in casualties. Israeli officials confirmed the strikes targeted military infrastructure used by the Houthis, who are accused of receiving Iranian support. Houthi forces reported they had disrupted CIA and Mossad intelligence operations, arresting several spies. The report highlights the innovative use of drones by non-state actors in the Middle East, including Hezbollah, Hamas, and ISIS, showcasing their tactical advancements. The Houthis have increasingly utilized drones for long-range attacks since 2018, with notable strikes against Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Their drone program emphasizes joint operations and remote strikes, distinguishing it from other groups.