Israel has initiated a seaborne assault against the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, marking its first such operation. The attack targeted docks in Hodeida, a crucial rebel-held port city for aid shipments to Yemen.
Details of the Attack
- The Israeli navy conducted the attack at dawn on Tuesday.
- An official from the Houthis’ military communications unit reported explosions and smoke rising from the area.
- The operation likely damaged facilities used for aid shipments, impacting many people in Yemen who are struggling with hunger due to a blockade imposed by Saudi Arabia and its allies since 2015.
Context of the Conflict
- The targeted facilities have also been used for smuggling weapons, as vessels reportedly bypass United Nations inspectors meant to check cargo before it enters Houthi-controlled ports.
- Israel has not previously targeted ports in Yemen but has conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets in Saudi Arabia and other neighboring countries.
- The United States has also targeted ports in the region, including a recent attack that killed 74 people at what was believed to be an arms depot near Sanaa International Airport.
Statements from Israeli Officials
Israel’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, stated that the country would continue to target any facilities used by Iran-backed forces that fire rockets at Israel. He emphasized:
- “Our long arm will reach everywhere.”
- A powerful response would follow if rockets continued to fall on Israeli cities, warning the Houthi organization of severe consequences.
Katz’s comments came amid rising tensions along the Gaza border, where recent attacks using anti-tank missiles have heightened concerns. The military holds Hamas responsible for all attacks from Gaza, despite Islamic Jihad claiming responsibility for a recent rocket fire that caused significant damage but no casualties.
Katz assured soldiers, “We’re working hard so we can prevent another war.”
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