Israel carried out a series of airstrikes targeting multiple strategic sites in Yemen’s Houthi-controlled western region along the Red Sea, as reported by Shafaq News. The strikes hit key locations, including Hodeidah city, Ras Isa, the As-Salif port, and the Ras Katib power plant, all of which hold significant tactical importance.
According to Houthi-run Al-Masirah television, Israeli fighter jets conducted the attacks. The Houthis claimed they deployed advanced air defense systems and domestically produced missiles to counter the assault. Houthi military spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree stated that their defenses forced several Israeli aircraft to withdraw, though these claims have yet to be independently verified.
No confirmed reports of casualties or extensive damage have emerged from the incident.
Israeli military spokesperson Avichai Adraee posted on X, stating that the targeted facilities were used for smuggling weapons from Iran and serving as bases for Houthi maritime attacks in the Red Sea. He also confirmed that Israeli forces struck the *Galaxy Leader*, a commercial ship captured by the Houthis in November 2023. While operated by a Japanese company, the vessel is owned by an entity linked to Israel.
In a separate event on the same day, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations reported an attack on a commercial vessel in the Red Sea by a Houthi-affiliated armed boat using RPGs and small arms. The ship’s security team successfully repelled the attack, forcing the assailants to retreat, with no reported injuries or damage.
The United Nations and other international organizations have raised concerns, warning that disruptions to maritime routes, attacks on port infrastructure, and potential war crimes could trigger a broader regional crisis.
