The cost to America of supporting Israel

"Fleet at Risk as Navy Struggles to Refill Missile Stores"

https://www.military.com/daily-news/investigations-and-features/2025/10/20/navy-burned-through-30-years-of-missiles-15-months-now-it-cant-replenish-fleet.html

"The Navy's campaign against Houthi militants 

exposed a serious deficiency 

as America's fleet lacks the missiles to sustain combat while preparing for a potential war with China and other adversaries.

Between October 2023 and January 2025, 

Navy ships fired more defensive missiles at incoming Houthi drones and rockets 

than they used in three decades following Desert Storm [in 1990]. 

They also launched hundreds of offensive strike missiles at Houthi positions in Yemen."

Why does America care who controls Yemen?

I can't imagine why it would care if it were not for Israel.

E.g. 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2025_Houthi_attack_on_Tel_Aviv_airport

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Israeli_attacks_on_Yemen_%28May_2025%E2%80%93present%29

"Despite the Gaza ceasefire, the Israel–Houthi conflict may resume" 

| Chatham House – International Affairs Think Tank https://share.google/WvuSBbKX0R0S53ZpJ