Israel conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in ports of Hodeidah and Ras Issa, Yemen, killing at least four people and injuring 29, according to Reuters.
This action came in response to missile attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militants on Israel in recent days, including ballistic missile launches intercepted near Tel Aviv. The strikes hit power plants and sea ports in Hodeidah and Ras Issa, leading to widespread power outages.
The conflict marks the second Israeli attack on Houthi positions in Yemen since July 2023, when Israeli forces retaliated after a Yemeni drone strike hit Tel Aviv. The Houthis have increasingly aligned with Iran and other regional groups like Hezbollah, launching attacks on Israel in support of Palestinians amid the ongoing Gaza war.
Despite the Israeli strikes, Houthi leadership remains committed to its stance, with Iranian officials condemning Israel’s actions, Reuters informs.