Israeli jets strike Houthi targets in Yemen

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STORY: :: Houthi Media Centre

Yemen’s Houthis released video of this massive blaze on Saturday, said to show the aftermath of an Israeli strike on the port of Hodeidah.

:: Al-Masirah TV

The movement’s main television outlet said oil facilities and a power station at the port were targeted, and that there were fatalities, as well as scores of people wounded.

:: Israeli Army

Israel’s military said its F-15 fighter jets hit Houthi military targets — and said these images show a jet taking off for the operation.

::GPO

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the port was an entry point for deadly weapons for the Houthis from Iran.

Israeli officials said the Yemen strike came after more than 200 Houthi attacks on Israel.

:: Israeli Army

On Friday, the Israeli army released this footage of a drone in Tel Aviv, followed by a blast.

:: Tel Aviv, Israel

:: July 19, 2024

The Houthis claimed a drone attack that day in the city, which involved a long-range Iranian-made drone launched from Yemen.

A man was killed in the attack.

:: October 7, 2023

Israel's strike on Yemen underlined fears that the Gaza war — which was triggered by the Hamas-led attack on Israel in October — could spiral into a regional conflict.

:: File

As the Gaza war continues, Houthis have been stepping up attacks against Israel and Western targets, saying they're acting in solidarity with Palestinians.

:: File

Fighting between Israeli forces and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militia in southern Lebanon has been escalating, too.

:: File

On Saturday, Iran's foreign ministry condemned the attacks and warned against the escalation of tension.

:: Houthi Military Media

As for Saturday's strike, a Houthi military spokesperson said forces would respond and “not hesitate to strike vital targets of the Israeli enemy.”

For his part, Netanyahu called on the international community to increase pressure on Tehran and its proxies: the Houthis, Hamas and Hezbollah.

All as he prepares to travel to Washington, where he is due to address the U.S. Congress.