IDF launches strikes in Yemen, explosions heard in Hodeidah

IDF launches strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, including the ports of Hodeidah, Al-Salif, Ras Issa, the Ras Katib power station, and the hijacked ship Galaxy Leader. Defense Minister Katz says these strikes were in response to Houthi attacks on Israel. Explosions were reported in the Hodeidah area of Yemen on Sunday night, shortly after the IDF warned of an Israel Air Force strike targeting the Houthi rebels.

Defense Minister Israel Katz confirmed that the IDF launched strikes on Yemen, saying, "As part of Operation 'Black Flag,' the IDF has now powerfully struck terrorist targets of the Houthi terror regime in the ports of Hodeidah, Al-Salif, and Ras Issa, the Ras Katib power station, and the ship Galaxy Leader which was hijacked by the Houthis about two years ago and is currently being used for terrorist activities in the Red Sea."

"As I warned: The fate of Yemen is the same as that of Tehran. Anyone who tries to harm Israel will be harmed, and anyone who raises a hand against Israel will have their hand cut off. The IDF Spokesperson’s Unit said in a statement, “IAF fighter jets, guided by intelligence from the IDF Intelligence Directorate and the Israeli Navy, struck and destroyed terror infrastructure belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime. Among the targets were the ports of Al Hudaydah, Ras Isa, and Salif.”   (Read More)