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Miami Herald
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Houthis Defiant After Unprecedented Israeli Naval Attack
The Houthis will keep carrying out military operations against Israel in support for Gaza, a spokesperson said, dismissing the impact of Tuesday's unprecedented naval attack on the Hodeida port in Yemen. Israel had previously struck only from the air. Newsweek has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment. The port attack comes as the Yemeni Houthis have defied Israel by targeted its Ben Gurion international airport with ballistic missiles, including one last month that the Israeli missile defense systems failed to intercept, causing a brief disruption of air traffic. Israel is currently facing the Houthi threat alone after the United States signed a ceasefire agreement with the Iranian-backed rebel group, which has in the past disrupted maritime navigation through the Red Sea and whose capabilities were not neutralized despite heavy U.S. airstrikes for over a month. Nasruddin Amer, Head of Houthi-controlled Saba News Agency said the recent Israeli port attack has "no significant impact" on the group's "preparations for escalation and expansion of operations deep inside the Zionist enemy entity," he wrote on his X account in a reference to Israel. "It has no impact even on the morale of our people who take to the streets weekly by the millions in support of Gaza," he added. In a separate post, Amer alleged that Israel carried a naval aggression to avoid air force defeat by the Houthis. The IDF said that the navy's operational flexibility with close range strikes had allowed it to hit targets at Hodeida port that the air force had struggled to neutralize in around 10 prior airstrikes on the Houthis since mid-2024, according to The Jerusalem Post. The Houthis have warned international vessels from carrying weapons to Israel through the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab with the threat of possible attacks. The Houthis say they are acting in support of Gaza, which has been devastated by an Israeli offensive since Hamas launched an attack on Israel from there in October 2023. Nasrudding Amer wrote on X: "Have the skies of Yemen become closed to American, Zionist and other aircraft?! The coming days will answer these questions and others." Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on X: "Israeli Navy Missile Ships struck terror targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in the Hudaydah Port in Yemen. These strikes were conducted in response to repeated missile and UAV attacks on Israeli territory. The Hudaydah Port is used to transfer weapons and to exploit civilian infrastructure in order to advance terrorist activities." The Houthis have vowed to uphold a naval blockade on Israel-linked vessels passing through the Red Sea as well as attacks targeting Ben Gurion airport, with Israel pledging to deliver a powerful response. Related Articles Trump Changes Top Middle East General For Strong Iran HawkFive Signs Israel and Iran Could Be Headed Toward Open WarTrump Reshapes the Middle East with Israel's FoesHouthis Send Warning on Trump Middle East Visit 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Houthis Defiant After Unprecedented Israeli Naval Attack
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Houthis will keep carrying out military operations against Israel in support for Gaza, a spokesperson said, dismissing the impact of Tuesday's unprecedented naval attack on the Hodeida port in Yemen. Israel had previously struck only from the air. Newsweek has reached out to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for comment. Why It Matters The port attack comes as the Yemeni Houthis have defied Israel by targeted its Ben Gurion international airport with ballistic missiles, including one last month that the Israeli missile defense systems failed to intercept, causing a brief disruption of air traffic. Israel is currently facing the Houthi threat alone after the United States signed a ceasefire agreement with the Iranian-backed rebel group, which has in the past disrupted maritime navigation through the Red Sea and whose capabilities were not neutralized despite heavy U.S. airstrikes for over a month. Houthi supporters wear Muslim pilgrims dress, known as "Ihram", as they burn American and Israeli flags during an anti-U.S. and anti-Israel weekly rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, May 30, 2025. Houthi supporters wear Muslim pilgrims dress, known as "Ihram", as they burn American and Israeli flags during an anti-U.S. and anti-Israel weekly rally in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, May 30, 2025. Osamah Abdulrahman/AP Photo What To Know Nasruddin Amer, Head of Houthi-controlled Saba News Agency said the recent Israeli port attack has "no significant impact" on the group's "preparations for escalation and expansion of operations deep inside the Zionist enemy entity," he wrote on his X account in a reference to Israel. "It has no impact even on the morale of our people who take to the streets weekly by the millions in support of Gaza," he added. In a separate post, Amer alleged that Israel carried a naval aggression to avoid air force defeat by the Houthis. The IDF said that the navy's operational flexibility with close range strikes had allowed it to hit targets at Hodeida port that the air force had struggled to neutralize in around 10 prior airstrikes on the Houthis since mid-2024, according to The Jerusalem Post. The Houthis have warned international vessels from carrying weapons to Israel through the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab with the threat of possible attacks. The Houthis say they are acting in support of Gaza, which has been devastated by an Israeli offensive since Hamas launched an attack on Israel from there in October 2023. What People Are Saying Nasrudding Amer wrote on X: "Have the skies of Yemen become closed to American, Zionist and other aircraft?! The coming days will answer these questions and others." Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on X: "Israeli Navy Missile Ships struck terror targets belonging to the Houthi terrorist regime in the Hudaydah Port in Yemen. These strikes were conducted in response to repeated missile and UAV attacks on Israeli territory. The Hudaydah Port is used to transfer weapons and to exploit civilian infrastructure in order to advance terrorist activities." What Happens Next The Houthis have vowed to uphold a naval blockade on Israel-linked vessels passing through the Red Sea as well as attacks targeting Ben Gurion airport, with Israel pledging to deliver a powerful response.
Leaders
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Leaders
Israeli Navy Strikes Hodeidah Port in Yemen
The Israeli navy on Tuesday conducted strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen's Port of Hodeidah, reported the Associated Press (AP). The strikes likely caused damage to facilities used to deliver crucial aid shipments to the war-torn country. On the other hand, the Israeli military claimed the port is used to transfer weapons, threatening to impose naval and air blockade if the Houthi attacks on Israel continue. Navy Strikes on Hodeidah On Tuesday, the Israeli navy launched two strikes against the docks of Al Hodeidah port, according to the Houthi-run Al Masirah TV. Meanwhile, the deputy head of the Houthis' media office, Nasruddin Amer, confirmed the attack, claiming it had no significant impact on the group. 'It has no effect even on the morale of our people, who take to the streets weekly … in support of Gaza,' he wrote on X. This marks the first time the Israeli navy has been involved in Israel's campaign against the Houthis. The Hodeidah port has served as the main entry point for food and humanitarian aid to Yemeni people since the outbreak of the war in 2014. Responding to Houthi Attacks The attack followed Israeli online warnings to Yemenis to evacuate the Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa, Hodeidah and al-Salif. The Israeli military said in a statement that its navy missile ships struck Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port. 'These strikes were conducted in response to repeated missile and UAV attacks on Israeli territory,' it said. 'The Hodeidah Port is used to transfer weapons and to exploit civilian infrastructure in order to advance terrorist activities,' the statement added. Israeli Threats The Israeli Defense Minister, Israel Katz, warned the Houthis that 'Israel's long arm, both in the air and at sea, will reach everywhere,' he posted on X. He also threatened with naval and air blockade if the group does not halt its attacks on Israel. 'We warned the Houthi terrorist organization that if they continue to fire at Israel, they will face a powerful response and enter a naval and air blockade,' he said. Houthi-Israel Tensions Tensions between the Yemeni rebel group and Israel have escalated since the start of Gaza war in October 2023, with the Houthis targeting shipping in the Red Sea with drone and missile attacks in an effort to pressure Israel to end its offensive on the Strip. According to AP, the Houthis targeted more than 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, from November 2023 to January 2025, sinking two of them and killing four sailors. The Houthis also fired dozens of missiles and drones towards Israel, most of which were intercepted. In early May, the group targeted Israel's Ben Gurion Airport with a hypersonic ballistic missile, which Israeli air defenses failed to intercept. In response, the Israeli military struck dozens of Houthi targets in Hodeidah and surrounding areas. Furthermore, Israel attacked Sanaa International Airport, destroying all the aircraft used by Yemen's state carrier, Yemenia. US-Houthi Truce In early May, the US and the Houthis reached a ceasefire agreement, mediated by Oman, after the US launched a military campaign in March against the Iranian-backed group. The US President, Donald Trump, announced that the US would halt attacks on the Houthis after the group agreed to stop targeting ships in the Red Sea. Early on Tuesday, the US Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, said that the US Navy ships have navigated the Red Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait 'multiple times in recent days' without facing attacks from the Houthis. 'These transits occurred without challenge and demonstrate the success of both Operation ROUGH RIDER and the President's Peace Through Strength agenda,' he wrote on X. Short link : Post Views: 1
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Israeli navy strikes Houthi-controlled port city of Hudaydah
Israeli navy ships have struck targets in the port city of Hudaydah in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The Israeli military said in a statement the strikes were carried out in response to Houthi missiles targeting Israel and were aimed at stopping the use of the port for "military purposes". There were no immediate reports of casualties. Images posted on social media showed black plumes of smoke rising from the port, with Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reporting two separate strikes. The Houthis have regularly launched missiles at Israel in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. On Thursday, a Houthi missile was intercepted above Jerusalem, while last month one hit the grounds of Israel's main airport. The strikes on Hudaydah, which unusually were carried out by navy ships rather than aircraft, were conducted in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) earlier issued evacuation warnings to all those present in Hudaydah port, as well the other Houthi-controlled ports of Ras Isa and Salif. "Due to the terrorist Houthi regime's use of seaports for its terrorist activities, we urge all those present at these ports to evacuate and stay away from them for your own safety until further notice," IDF Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee wrote on X. Nasruddin Amer, the deputy head of the Houthis' media office, wrote on X that the attack had no significant impact on the group's operations. "It has no effect even on the morale of our people, who take to the streets weekly ... in support of Gaza," he wrote. Hudaydah port, which is the main entry point for food and other humanitarian aid for millions of Yemenis, has been the target of several Israeli strikes in the past year. Last month, one person was killed in an Israeli strike, the Houthi-run health ministry said in a statement at the time. Israeli officials said the strike would put the port out of action for around a month. The Iran-backed Houthi group has controlled much of north-western Yemen since 2014, when they ousted the internationally-recognised government from the capital, Sanaa, and sparked a devastating civil war. The Houthis began attacking ships passing through the Red Sea in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza after the Israeli military launched an offensive there in response to the Palestinian armed group Hamas' attack on Israel in October 2023. From November 2023, the Houthis launched dozens of missile and drone attacks on commercial ships - sinking two vessels, seizing a third and killing four crew members. The attacks forced even major shipping companies to stop using the Red Sea - through which almost 15% of global seaborne trade usually passes - and to take a much longer route around southern Africa instead. In response, former US president Joe Biden began US air strikes against the group. That campaign ramped up after US President Donald Trump took office, until a ceasefire was reached in early May. Trump says US to stop attacking Houthis in Yemen as group has 'capitulated' Houthis say US 'backed down' and Israel not covered by ceasefire Netanyahu vows response after Houthi missile hits near Israel's main airport
Nahar Net
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Nahar Net
Israel strikes Yemen's Houthi-held Hodeida port
by Naharnet Newsdesk 10 June 2025, 11:52 The Israeli navy attacked docks in Yemen's rebel-held port city of Hodeida on Tuesday, likely damaging facilities that are key to aid shipments to the hungry, war-wracked nation. The Israeli military said navy missile ships conducted the strikes, the first time its forces have been involved in attacks against the Houthi rebels. Tuesday's attack comes as the Houthis have repeatedly launched missiles and drones targeting Israel during its war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip. Nasruddin Amer, the deputy head of the Houthis' media office, wrote on the social platform X that the attack targeted docks in Hodeida. He claimed the attack had no significant impact on the group's operations. "It has no effect even on the morale of our people, who take to the streets weekly ... in support of Gaza," he said. Late Monday, Israel issued online warnings to Yemenis to evacuate from Ras Isa, Hodeida and al-Salif ports over the Houthis' alleged use of seaports for attacks. "The port is used to transfer weapons and is a further example of the Houthi terrorist regime's cynical exploitation of civilian infrastructure in order to advance terrorist activities," the Israeli military said in a statement Tuesday. Hodeida also is the main entry point for food and other humanitarian aid for millions of Yemenis since the war began when the Houthis seized Yemen's capital, Sanaa, in 2014. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned his country's "long arm in the air and at sea will reach everywhere." "We warned the Houthi terror organization that if they continue to fire at Israel they will face a powerful response and enter a naval and air blockade," he said. Already, Israel has destroyed all the aircraft used by Yemen's state carrier, Yemenia, in strikes on Sanaa International Airport. The Houthis have been launching persistent missile and drone attacks against commercial and military ships in the region in what the group's leadership has described as an effort to end Israel's offensive in Gaza. From November 2023 until January 2025, the Houthis targeted more than 100 merchant vessels with missiles and drones, sinking two of them and killing four sailors. That has greatly reduced the flow of trade through the Red Sea corridor, which typically sees $1 trillion of goods move through it annually. The Houthis paused attacks in a self-imposed ceasefire until the U.S. launched a broad assault against the rebels in mid-March. President Donald Trump paused those attacks just before his trip to the Mideast, saying the rebels had "capitulated" to American demands. Early Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wrote on X that U.S. Navy ships had traveled through the Red Sea and its Bab el-Mandeb Strait "multiple times in recent days" without facing Houthi attacks. "These transits occurred without challenge and demonstrate the success of both Operation ROUGH RIDER and the President's Peace Through Strength agenda," Hegseth wrote ahead of facing Congress for the first time since sharing sensitive military details of America's military campaign against the Houthis in a Signal chat. It's unclear how the Houthis will respond now that an attack has come from the sea, rather than the air, from the Israelis. Meanwhile, a wider, decadelong war in Yemen between the Houthis and the country's exiled government, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, remains in a stalemate.
