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Israel Strikes Houthi-Controlled Yemeni Ports as Merchant Ship Comes Under Fire

The operation is meant to disrupt Iranian arms supplies to Houthi militants using Yemen’s Red Sea ports.

Une grue endommagée par des frappes aériennes israéliennes dans le port de la mer Rouge de Hodeidah, au Yémen, le 31 juillet 2024.
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Overview

  • Israel’s military launched air strikes on the ports of Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif and on the Ras Al-Kathib power plant in Yemen on July 6–7.
  • Israeli officials say the targets were used for Houthi military activities and Iranian weapons shipments to rebel forces.
  • Houthi-run Al-Masirah channel confirmed attacks on Hodeidah and reported additional strikes on Ras Isa, Salif and the power plant.
  • UKMTO and Ambrey reported a merchant vessel was hit by unknown projectiles and remote-controlled boats off Yemen, prompting its crew to abandon ship.
  • Indirect Gaza ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas began in Doha as Israel intensified pressure on Houthi logistics networks.