Tensions Escalate: Israel Strikes Yemen’s Hodeida Port
In a bold military move, Israel struck Yemen’s Hodeida port on Monday, targeting key Houthi rebel infrastructure, according to Israel’s Defense Minister Israel Katz. This latest assault is part of Israel’s ongoing retaliation for repeated Houthi missile and drone attacks since the Gaza war erupted in October 2023.
The Hodeida port, a strategic location under Houthi control, has faced repeated strikes from Israeli forces. On Monday, a dock was destroyed during what Israel described as a mission to neutralize terror infrastructure.
“Yemen’s fate will be the same as Tehran’s,” warned Katz, referring to the recent 12-day conflict with Iran in which Israel aggressively bombed military and nuclear installations.
What Was Targeted?
According to the Israeli military, the airstrikes on Hodeida port were aimed at:
- Engineering vehicles
- Fuel containers
- Naval vessels reportedly used in hostile operations
- Docks rebuilt after previous Israeli strikes
These targets, Israel alleges, were being used to transfer weapons from Iran to Houthi rebels, contributing to ongoing assaults on Israeli and allied interests in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.
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Houthi Response: Destruction Confirmed
The Houthi-controlled Al-Masirah television confirmed a “series of Israeli air strikes” on the Hodeida port. An anonymous Houthi security official told AFP that the rebuilt dock was destroyed in the strike.
This escalation comes as Houthis resume deadly attacks in the Red Sea, especially targeting cargo and naval ships they accuse of being linked to Israel.
Global Implications
The continued airstrikes are increasing the risk of a regional spillover of the Gaza conflict, drawing in Yemen, Iran, and international shipping routes.
With shipping lanes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden under renewed threat, global trade stability is once again in question. The U.S., UN, and European powers have repeatedly called for restraint, fearing that further escalation could lead to direct conflict between Israel and Houthi allies, including Iran.
Conclusion
The Israeli strike on Yemen’s Hodeida port underscores the growing reach of the Israel-Gaza war and the complex web of alliances shaping Middle Eastern geopolitics. As long as the conflict in Gaza continues, so too will the risk of military fallout in regions like Yemen and the broader Red Sea corridor.
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