Israel's Strategic Air Raid on Yemen
Israel carried out a strategic air raid on Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, causing significant damage and injuries. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike was a response to a deadly Houthi drone attack in Tel Aviv. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed that Israel will retaliate against any future aggression.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has commended the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for a 'precise and successful operation' reaching over 1,700 kilometers from Israeli borders.
This air raid targeted Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, marking Israel's first large-scale direct strike against the country.
The attack, in retaliation for a Houthi drone strike near the US Consulate in Tel Aviv, caused a massive fire at the oil terminal and injured at least 80 people.
Netanyahu stated that the port was used for military purposes by the Houthis, supplied by Iran.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed this was in response to continued Houthi attacks, with Mohamed Ali al-Houthi promising future strikes in retaliation.
This air raid targeted Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, marking Israel's first large-scale direct strike against the country.
The attack, in retaliation for a Houthi drone strike near the US Consulate in Tel Aviv, caused a massive fire at the oil terminal and injured at least 80 people.
Netanyahu stated that the port was used for military purposes by the Houthis, supplied by Iran.
Defense Minister Yoav Gallant confirmed this was in response to continued Houthi attacks, with Mohamed Ali al-Houthi promising future strikes in retaliation.
