Israeli Strikes Near Hodeidah Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

Israeli fighter jets targeted Houthi military sites near Yemen's Hodeidah port, killing three and injuring 87. Following a Houthi drone attack on Tel Aviv, Israel's military focused on dual-use facilities. The strikes heightened regional conflict fears, with warnings of further escalation from involved parties.

In a decisive move, Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes on Houthi military targets near Yemen's Hodeidah port, resulting in the deaths of at least three individuals and injuring 87 others. The action, which came a day after an Iranian-backed Houthi drone struck Tel Aviv, mainly targeted oil facilities and a power station. Al-Masirah TV, the Houthi-run news outlet, reported that many of the injured suffered severe burns.

Residents of Hodeidah reported hearing numerous explosions as the city faced intense bombardment. Civil defense forces and firefighters are currently working to extinguish fires at the port's oil tanks. According to an Israeli military spokesperson, the port had been used to import weapons from Iran. Targets hit in the strike include dual-use sites such as critical energy infrastructure.

Israeli officials briefed their allies prior to the strike, which was executed by F-15 fighter jets. Despite the destruction, all jets returned safely. The Houthi Supreme Political Council promised an 'effective response' to the airstrikes. Military spokesperson Yahya Saree emphasized that the Houthis would not hesitate to strike vital Israeli targets. This conflict highlights the broader regional instability, particularly given the ongoing war in Gaza initiated by Hamas.

(With inputs from agencies.)