Israel Warns Yemen Ports Amid Red Sea Tensions

The Israeli military has issued urgent evacuation warnings for three Houthi-controlled Yemeni ports—Ras Isa, Hodeidah, and Salif—due to their use by the Houthi group for launching attacks against Israel. These warnings follow a series of retaliatory Israeli strikes after recent Houthi missile and drone attacks, including one that reached near Israel’s main airport. Despite a US-brokered ceasefire deal with the Houthis on Red Sea shipping, the Houthi rebels have pledged to continue targeting Israel and Israeli vessels, citing solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Israel, excluded from the ceasefire arrangement, has reaffirmed its intention to independently defend itself against threats from Yemen and other fronts. The evacuation advisories also follow earlier Israeli strikes on Houthi-controlled infrastructure, such as Sanaa airport. Tensions remain high with little indication of de-escalation from either side.