Overview

• The IDF said it hit Houthi military infrastructure at Hodeidah, describing the Red Sea port as a hub for Iranian weapons used in attacks on Israel and its allies.
• Hours before the attack, the IDF’s Arabic-language spokesman urged people at the port and ships anchored there to leave immediately.
• Defense Minister Israel Katz said the strike supports a maritime and air blockade of the Houthi movement and warned of further action if the group retaliates.
• Houthi media reported 12 strikes and said air defenses engaged Israeli aircraft, while officials in Yemen and Israel did not immediately provide confirmed casualty figures for Tuesday’s attack.
• The escalation follows a Houthi drone that struck Israel’s Ramon Airport and prior Israeli strikes on Sanaa and Al Jawf that local Houthi-run authorities said killed dozens, as Israel alleges the group threatens global shipping routes.