Tensions have sharply escalated between Israel and Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels, with Israel launching drone and air strikes on the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in response to repeated missile and drone attacks targeting Israeli territory, including Ben Gurion Airport.
The Israeli military claims to have intercepted several missiles and drones launched from Yemen, some of which triggered air raid sirens and briefly disrupted air traffic. The Houthis have vowed continued attacks unless Israel ends its offensive in Gaza, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. The strikes mark a significant expansion of Israel's military operations beyond Gaza and Lebanon, targeting Houthi infrastructure in Yemen.
Regional actors, including Saudi Arabia, have expressed concern that these developments could further destabilize the Middle East.
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