Israel Strikes Houthi Ports in Yemen, Rebels Respond with Missile Fire

Israel launched airstrikes targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen's Houthi rebels. In response, the rebels fired missiles at Israel. The IDF targeted Houthi-held ports of Hodeida, Ras Isa, and Salif, as well as the Ras Kanatib power plant. The Israeli military spokesperson stated that these ports were used by the Houthi regime to transfer weapons from Iran for terrorist operations against Israel and its allies.

Additionally, Israel struck the Galaxy Leader, a vessel seized by the Houthis in November 2023 during their attacks in the Red Sea corridor. The Houthis confirmed the Israeli strikes, with their air defense reportedly controlling the assault. In retaliation, the Houthis launched an attack against Israel, with the Israeli military attempting to intercept the missile.

There were no immediate reports of casualties. The attacks occurred following an incident where a Liberian-flagged ship was fired upon, leading its crew to abandon the vessel. Suspicions pointed towards the Houthis, as a security firm suggested that bomb-carrying drone boats targeted the ship after it was hit by small arms and grenades.

The attack comes amidst delicate circumstances, including a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the US. US President Donald Trump has conducted major airstrikes against the Houthi rebels, and a renewed Houthi campaign against shipping could involve the US and other Western forces in the region.

According to the source: Euronews.com.