Israel launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen
Summary
Israel carried out airstrikes on Houthi targets in three Yemeni ports, including Hudaydah. The strikes responded to Houthi missile attacks on Israel, as part of "Operation Black Flag." Israel claims the targeted ports were being used to transfer weapons, while Israel issued evacuation orders before the strikes.Key Facts
- Israel launched airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled Yemeni ports of Hudaydah, Ras Isa, and Saif.
- The Israeli military issued evacuation warnings to civilians in these areas before the strikes.
- The strikes targeted a power station and a ship that the Houthis had hijacked two years ago.
- Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz stated the strikes are part of "Operation Black Flag" against the Houthis.
- The Houthi rebels have been launching missiles at Israel as a show of support for Palestinians in Gaza.
- The Israeli Air Force stated the strikes responded to repeated Houthi attacks and claimed the ports were used to transfer weapons from Iran.
- The Houthis reported they used missiles to confront the Israeli airstrikes.
- Hudaydah port is critical for humanitarian aid access in Yemen and has been hit by Israeli strikes multiple times over the past year.
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