Israel Reportedly Strikes Yemeni Port City Hodeidah

Houthi rebels have reported that Israeli forces launched airstrikes targeting docks in the port city of Hodeidah, Yemen, as announced via their Al-Masirah satellite news channel. The reported strikes followed an urgent warning from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) urging civilians to evacuate Houthi-controlled ports including Hodeidah, Ras Isa, and As-Salif, citing the Houthis' use of these sites for terrorist activities. This escalation comes amid repeated Houthi drone and missile attacks on Israeli and international vessels linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Despite multiple reports from local and international media, Israel has not officially confirmed the strikes, leaving the situation tense and uncertain. The ports targeted are critical for regional aid and commercial trade, raising concerns about broader implications for humanitarian access. The conflict underscores the intensifying proxy dynamics in the region involving Iran-backed Houthi forces and Israel.