Israel Strikes Yemen’s Houthi Port After Missile Attacks Escalate Red Sea Tensions

Israel has launched drone and air strikes on Yemen’s Houthi-controlled Hodeida port in retaliation for a series of missile and drone attacks by the Iran-backed Houthi group targeting Israeli territory, including Ben Gurion Airport.

The Israeli military claims to have intercepted several missiles and drones launched from Yemen, with some attacks briefly disrupting air traffic and triggering sirens across central Israel. The Houthis have vowed to continue their attacks unless Israel ends its offensive in Gaza and lifts the siege. These developments have heightened fears of a broader regional escalation, with concerns from neighboring countries like Saudi Arabia about potential chaos.

The situation underscores the expanding scope of the Israel-Hamas conflict, now drawing in actors from across the Middle East.