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Tensions flared early Monday as Israel’s military launched airstrikes against Houthi rebel strongholds in Yemen, hitting key ports and facilities. The Houthis didn’t waste any time, retaliating with their own missile fire aimed at Israel.
These strikes came on the heels of a suspected Houthi attack in the Red Sea, where a ship caught fire and started taking on water, forcing its crew to abandon the vessel.
The Israeli military confirmed their targets, stating they “struck Houthi-held ports at Hodeida, Ras Isa and Salif.” Meanwhile, Houthi military spokesman, Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree, confidently claimed their air defense forces “succeeded in confronting” the Israelis, though he didn’t offer any proof. True to form, the Houthis then seemingly launched a missile attack back at Israel.
“In response to this aggression, and in continuation for the support for the oppressed Palestinian people, the missile and UAV forces carried out a joint military operation using 11 missiles and drones,” Saree said.
Israel’s military reported that it tried to intercept two missiles launched by the Houthis, but the missiles seemingly struck their targets. Fortunately, there were no immediate reports of injuries from the attack.
This isn’t the first time Israel has targeted Houthi areas in Yemen; they’ve carried out repeated attacks, including a naval strike in June. Both Israel and the United States have previously struck ports in the region, with an American attack in April tragically killing 74 people. However, Israel is now acting independently in these attacks as the Houthis persist in firing missiles at them.
