Israeli airstrikes targeted Yemen’s Hodeidah port late on May 5, 2025, in retaliation for a Houthi missile attack near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport the previous day2345. The strikes hit the port area and a nearby cement factory, causing massive fires-video footage released by Houthi sources showed large blazes at the scene6910. At least one person was killed and over 20 injured, with significant damage reported to port infrastructure34. Hodeidah port is critical for Yemen, handling about 80% of its food imports24. The escalation marks a new phase in Israeli military operations in Yemen, with both Israel and the Houthis vowing further action.
first published: May 6, 2025 12:01 pm
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