Israel's navy struck Houthi targets in Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah and threatened a naval and air blockade if Houthi attacks on Israel persist. This operation follows a military campaign against Iran's other Middle East partners and Houthi attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping since October 2023.
Israel strikes Hodeidah port, threatens Yemen’s Houthis with naval and air blockade
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Israel's navy struck Houthi targets in Yemen's Red Sea port of Hodeidah and threatened a naval and air blockade if Houthi attacks on Israel persist. This operation follows a military campaign against Iran's other Middle East partners and Houthi attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping since October 2023.
Trending- 1 October 2023: Start of the war in Gaza, Houthis begin firing at Israel and Red Sea shipping.
- 2 Earlier this year: U.S. launched intensified strikes against the Houthis, then halted the campaign.
- 3 Monday (recent): Israeli military urged the evacuation of Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif.
- 4 Tuesday (recent): Israeli navy carried out two strikes on the docks of Al Hodeidah port.
- No reported damage to merchant vessels in the port.
- Disruption of global trade due to Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.
- Potential naval and air blockade on Yemen.
- Continued military campaign against Iran-aligned groups in the region.
What: Israeli navy strikes Houthi targets in Hodeidah port and threatens a naval and air blockade.
When: Tuesday (recent); Houthi attacks on Israel and Red Sea shipping ongoing since October 2023.
Where: Hodeidah port, Red Sea, Yemen.
Why: To pressure Yemen's Houthis to stop attacks on Israel and shipping, as the port is used for weapon transfers. This is part of a broader Israeli military campaign against Iran-aligned groups.
How: The Israeli navy conducted unique long-range strikes from hundreds of kilometres away. Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a statement on X threatening a blockade.