Yemen, Houthi and Israel
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Israeli Defense Forces struck three ports in Yemen, alleging that the ports are used by the Houthi forces to "transfer weapons from the Iranian regime."
IDF confirms targets include 'Galaxy Leader' ship, hijacked by Houthis in November 2023; two missiles fired by Iran-backed group at Israel after airstrikes
As part of a military operation dubbed "Black Flag," IAF jets targeted the ports of Al Hudaydah, Ras Isa, and Salif, as well as the Ras Kanatib Power Plant.
Israel's military launched airstrikes early Monday targeting ports and facilities held by Yemen's Houthi rebels, with the rebels responding with missile fire targeting Israel.
Residents have reported hearing explosions in Yemen after the Israeli military issued an evacuation warning for people at three ports in the country.
On 29 September, after a Houthi missile aimed at Tel Aviv was intercepted by Israeli air defence, Israeli fighter jets destroyed two power generation stations and the Ras Isa oil port, killing four people and leaving workers trapped in a blazing fire.
Yemen's Houthi group claimed responsibility for launching a ballistic missile targeting Ben Gurion Airport in central Israel.