A dramatic escalation unfolded as Israel launched drone and air strikes on Yemen's Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port in retaliation for repeated missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi group, including attempts to target Israel's Ben Gurion Airport.
Israel's advanced air defenses intercepted several incoming missiles and drones, with some attacks triggering air raid sirens and briefly disrupting air traffic. The Houthis vowed further attacks unless Israel ends its offensive in Gaza, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. The United Nations and regional powers have expressed deep concern over the rising hostilities and the risk of escalation in the Red Sea and beyond.
The situation underscores the expanding scope of the Israel-Hamas war, now drawing in actors from across the Middle East.
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