Overview

• The Israel Defence Forces intercepted a missile launched from Yemen, activating air defences and sounding sirens across multiple regions.
• Airstrikes struck Houthi-held ports in Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif, along with the Ras Qantib power plant, and targeted the hijacked Galaxy Leader vessel.
• Earlier attacks by Houthi forces on a merchant ship off Yemen involved small arms fire, rocket-propelled grenades and drone boats, leaving the vessel ablaze and its crew evacuated.
• In response to the Israeli strikes, the Houthis fired two missiles toward Jerusalem, Hebron and the Dead Sea area, setting off air raid sirens.
• The confrontation in the Red Sea raises global maritime security concerns as the route carries over $1 trillion in annual trade and has seen extensive disruptions since late 2023.