IDF Launches Powerful Strikes on Houthis in Yemen: Hodeidah and Ras Issa Ports Targeted

IDF Launches Powerful Strikes on Houthis in Yemen

The IDF launched a significant counter-strike against Yemen's Houthis on Sunday, marking one of the most powerful operations of the ongoing conflict. This strike surpassed the earlier extensive assault on Hodeidah in July. Israeli aircraft, operating 1,800 kilometers from home, targeted key installations following recent Houthi missile attacks on central Israel, including one on Saturday.

The IDF focused on critical infrastructure, such as power plants and a seaport linked to oil imports and the transfer of Iranian weapons. Reports indicate strikes hit oil reserves in Ras Issa and the Hodeidah port. Houthi media condemned the strikes as "Israeli aggression" and emphasized their resolve against perceived threats.

The Israeli Air Force commander stated that the IDF will respond to any threats to Israeli civilians. In response to the attacks, the Yemeni Oil Company reassured citizens of stable supplies while warning against potential oil crises. The IDF’s operations come in light of ongoing Houthi missile and drone attacks on Israel throughout the year, which have escalated tensions in the region.

IDF Launches Powerful Strikes on Houthis in Yemen: Hodeidah and Ras Issa Ports Targeted