On 21 July, Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah Port, targeting what it described as Houthi-linked sites allegedly used for staging drone and missile attacks against Israel and its allies.
The Israeli military stated that the strikes focused on engineering vehicles, fuel containers, naval vessels, and other infrastructure allegedly linked to Iranian arms shipments. Defense Minister Israel Katz emphasized that Israel is forcefully countering any attempt to restore the terror infrastructure previously attacked, warning that the Houthis would pay heavy prices for their continued aggression. The Houthis also confirmed the attack, though without detailing damage or casualties.
This marks the 12th Israeli strike on Yemen since the Gaza war began in October 2023. The Houthis have increasingly targeted commercial shipping routes in the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians.
Despite a U.S.-brokered agreement in May aimed at reducing Houthi attacks on international vessels, the group has made it clear that the deal does not apply to actions involving Israel.
Meanwhile, Israel has urged the United States to resume strikes against Houthis and to help form a broader international coalition, according to Israeli media on 10 July.
