Israel's military launched airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen's Hodeida after the rebels fired a missile that struck near Israel's main airport, injuring four. The Houthis asserted these strikes were a joint Israeli-American operation, a claim denied by US officials. These incidents signal a notable escalation in tensions, as the Houthis have increasingly targeted Israel in support of Palestinians. Their leader vowed retaliation, stating that strikes on civilian targets would not deter them from escalating their conflicts, which could create further regional instability, especially considering the backdrop of the ongoing war in Gaza.
The aggressive Zionist-American raids on civilian facilities will not affect our military operations against the Zionist enemy entity, he said in a social media post.
The Houthis have targeted Israel throughout the war in solidarity with Palestinians, raising their profile at home and internationally as the last member of Iran's self-described Axis of Resistance capable of launching regular attacks on Israel.
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