The Israeli military is attacking Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port, Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Monday. Katz said the army is "forcefully countering any attempt to restore the terror infrastructure previously attacked".

Since Israel launched its war on Gaza in October 2023, the Houthis have carried out several attacks on shipping lanes in the Red Sea, saying they were acting in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. Israel has responded with repeated strikes on Houthi targets, particularly in Hodeidah, a key entry point for goods and aid into Yemen.

The Israeli military launched attacks on Houthi targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port, marking the latest in a series of confrontations with the Iran-backed group. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz asserted that Israel is countering efforts to rebuild terror infrastructure,