Escalation in Red Sea: Israeli Strikes Target Hodeidah Port

Israeli airstrikes hit the Houthi-held Red Sea port of Hodeidah in Yemen, as reported by Al-Masirah TV. The strikes on oil facilities resulted in casualties. This follows a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv. The conflict has escalated since the Hamas-led assault on Israeli towns and subsequent Israeli retaliation in Gaza.

Israeli airstrikes targeted the Houthi-held Red Sea port of Hodeidah in Yemen, according to reports from Al-Masirah TV, a Houthi-run news outlet. The strikes primarily hit oil facilities and resulted in fatalities, as confirmed by Yemen's health ministry.

This incident follows a long-range Iranian-made drone attack on Tel Aviv, which left one man dead and four others wounded. The drone strike was claimed by the Houthi militia. The Israeli military declined to comment on these latest developments.

The Houthis, backed by Iran, have increased their attacks against Israel and Western allies, citing solidarity with Palestinians. They began targeting Western maritime vessels after Israel's recent invasion of Gaza, which was a response to an attack by Hamas militants. The conflict has led to significant casualties on both sides, with nearly 39,000 Palestinians reported killed in Gaza according to local health authorities.

(With inputs from agencies.)