The Israeli navy conducted its first-ever attacks against Houthi rebels, targeting docks in Yemen's rebel-held port city of Hodeidah. Israel claims the port, a crucial entry point for aid, was used by Houthis to transfer weapons. This comes as Houthis have been launching missile and drone attacks against Israel and commercial/military ships in the Red Sea, impacting global trade. The attack's impact on the wider Yemen war and Houthi response is unclear.
Israeli navy attacks Yemeni port city of Hodeidah for first time in conflict
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The Israeli navy conducted its first-ever attacks against Houthi rebels, targeting docks in Yemen's rebel-held port city of Hodeidah. Israel claims the port, a crucial entry point for aid, was used by Houthis to transfer weapons. This comes as Houthis have been launching missile and drone attacks against Israel and commercial/military ships in the Red Sea, impacting global trade. The attack's impact on the wider Yemen war and Houthi response is unclear.
Trending- 1 2014: Houthis seized Yemen's capital, Sana'a, starting the Yemen war.
- 2 November 2023 - January 2025: Houthis targeted over 100 merchant vessels, sinking two and killing four sailors.
- 3 Mid-March: US launched a broad assault against Houthis.
- 4 Late Monday (prior to attack): Israel issued warnings for Yemenis to evacuate Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and al-Salif ports.
- 5 Tuesday: Israeli navy missile ships conducted strikes on Hodeidah docks.
- Reduced flow of trade through Red Sea corridor
- Sinking of two merchant vessels
- Killing of four sailors
- Potential escalation of conflict
- Continued stalemate in Yemen war
What: Israeli navy missile ships attacked docks in Hodeidah, Yemen, targeting facilities used by Houthi rebels for weapon transfer. This marks Israel's first direct involvement in attacks against Houthis.
When: Late Monday (warnings issued), Tuesday (strikes conducted), November 2023 and January 2025 (Houthi attacks), mid-March (US broad assault).
Where: Hodeidah (Yemen), Ras Isa (Yemen), al-Salif ports (Yemen), Gaza Strip, Red Sea corridor, Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
Why: Israel states the port was used by Houthis to transfer weapons. Houthis have been targeting Israel and Red Sea shipping in response to Israel's war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip.
How: Israeli navy missile ships conducted the strikes. Warnings were issued online for Yemenis to evacuate.