Israeli warplanes strike Yemen's Hodeida Port after Houthi attack on Tel Aviv airport
- On Sunday, Yemen's Houthi rebels fired a hypersonic ballistic missile that landed within the boundaries of Israel's main international airport near Tel Aviv, injuring six people and causing a temporary halt to flights.
- The missile attack, claimed independently by the Houthis in solidarity with Palestinians, marked the first successful strike near Israel's main airport amid ongoing Israeli-Houthi tensions backed by Iran.
- In response on Monday, Israeli warplanes conducted about six airstrikes targeting Houthi positions at Yemen's Hodeida port and nearby Bajil district, damaging infrastructure including a cement plant used for fortifications.
- The Israeli military stated around 20-30 fighter jets dropped approximately 50 bombs on 9-12 targets, causing at least one death and dozens of injuries while incapacitating about 70% of the port facility.
- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed continued retaliation against the Houthis and Iran, while Iran denied involvement in the missile strike and warned Israel and the US of consequences amid ongoing regional tensions.
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