Overview

• Israel’s military said it hit Houthi military infrastructure at the Red Sea port in retaliation for rocket and UAV attacks on Israeli territory.
• Local authorities reported a large fire at Hodeidah following the airstrikes.
• A local source told RIA Novosti that 12 consecutive strikes targeted docks and fuel reservoirs, leading to the blaze.
• Defense Minister Israel Katz framed the action as preserving a blockade and warned Houthi infrastructure would face further attacks after any attempted strikes on Israel.
• Houthi spokesman Yahya Saria said Yemeni air defenses were responding, and the port was previously struck in early July.