Early on July 7, the Israeli military said it carried out airstrikes on ports and power facilities in western Yemen, in areas controlled by the Houthi rebels. Israel said this was in response to repeated attacks by the Houthis on Israeli territory. It also claimed that the ports were being used to bring in weapons from Iran.
One of the targets was the Ras Isa port, where a Japanese-operated cargo ship called the Galaxy Leader has been held by the Houthis since November 2023. Israel said the Houthis are using the ship’s radar system to track other ships and carry out terrorist activities.
In response, the Houthis said they fired surface-to-air missiles at Israeli forces, showing they are ready to fight back.
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