In a significant escalation of military activity, Israel has executed air strikes on Houthi targets located in three strategic Yemeni ports, including the key port of Hudaydah. This offensive follows a recent warning to civilians from the Israeli military about impending attacks. Israel’s Defense Minister, Israel Katz, confirmed via social media that the operation, dubbed "Operation Black Flag," specifically targeted Houthi sites, including a power station and a ship that had been captured by the rebels two years prior.
Israel Conducts Air Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
Israel Conducts Air Strikes on Houthi Targets in Yemen
Israeli military launches targeted operations in Yemen, striking critical Houthi-controlled ports amid ongoing regional tensions.
According to reports from Houthi media, the strikes did indeed impact the port city of Hudaydah, a critical hub for humanitarian aid, though further details regarding the extent of damage or casualties remain unreported. Katz asserted the Houthis would "continue to pay a heavy price for their actions," linking their fate with that of Tehran, emphasizing Israel's zero-tolerance approach to threats against its sovereignty.
The backdrop to these aggressive maneuvers has been the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, during which Houthi forces, aligned with Iran, have launched missiles against Israel as part of their support for the Palestinian cause and have targeted commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
In its declaration, the Israeli Air Force attributed the strikes to Houthi provocations, asserting that the targeted ports were allegedly being utilized for the transfer of weapons originating from Iran with plans aimed at destabilizing Israel and its allies. After the strikes, the Houthis reported that their air defenses engaged in response to confront the Israeli attacks.
Among the notable targets was the Galaxy Leader, a commercial vessel seized by the Houthis in late 2023, suspected by Israel of being instrumental in monitoring maritime activities in international waters. The Ras Kanatib power station, crucial for electricity supply to nearby urban areas, also suffered damage from the aerial onslaught.
This latest strike on Hudaydah follows a series of attacks on Houthi-held territories by Israeli naval forces in recent months, marking a period of intensified conflict in a region already beset by humanitarian crises, as Hudaydah continues to serve as the main conduit for supplies aiding millions in Yemen.
The backdrop to these aggressive maneuvers has been the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, during which Houthi forces, aligned with Iran, have launched missiles against Israel as part of their support for the Palestinian cause and have targeted commercial vessels in the Red Sea.
In its declaration, the Israeli Air Force attributed the strikes to Houthi provocations, asserting that the targeted ports were allegedly being utilized for the transfer of weapons originating from Iran with plans aimed at destabilizing Israel and its allies. After the strikes, the Houthis reported that their air defenses engaged in response to confront the Israeli attacks.
Among the notable targets was the Galaxy Leader, a commercial vessel seized by the Houthis in late 2023, suspected by Israel of being instrumental in monitoring maritime activities in international waters. The Ras Kanatib power station, crucial for electricity supply to nearby urban areas, also suffered damage from the aerial onslaught.
This latest strike on Hudaydah follows a series of attacks on Houthi-held territories by Israeli naval forces in recent months, marking a period of intensified conflict in a region already beset by humanitarian crises, as Hudaydah continues to serve as the main conduit for supplies aiding millions in Yemen.
