Overview
- The Israeli military conducted precision strikes on Hodeidah, Ras Issa and Salif ports and the Ras Al-Kathib power plant in Yemen.
- It said these sites were used by Houthis to transfer Iranian weapons for attacks on Israel and allied interests.
- After the raids, Israeli authorities reported detecting two missiles launched from Yemen toward their territory.
- UKMTO and Ambrey stated that a merchant vessel was attacked off Hodeidah, prompting its crew to abandon ship.
- These operations have broadened the Gaza conflict’s regional spillover just as indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hamas are underway in Doha.