A sharp escalation in Middle East tensions unfolded as Israel launched drone and air strikes on Yemen's Houthi-controlled Hodeidah port, targeting what it described as military infrastructure used by the Iran-backed group.
The strikes came in response to a series of missile and drone attacks by the Houthis, including attempts to hit Israel's Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv with ballistic and hypersonic missiles. Israel's advanced air defense systems intercepted several of these threats, triggering sirens and briefly disrupting air traffic. The Houthis have vowed continued attacks unless Israel ends its offensive in Gaza, raising fears of a broader regional conflict.
The United Nations and regional powers have called for restraint amid concerns that the violence could further destabilize the Red Sea and surrounding areas.
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