IDF Strikes Houthi Port in Yemen
The IDF struck Houthi military infrastructure at Yemen’s Hudaydah Port, targeting engineering tools, fuel tanks, and vessels linked to attacks on Israel, as part of its ongoing campaign against Iran-backed terror groups.
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The IDF confirmed it struck multiple military targets belonging to the Houthi regime at Yemen’s Hudaydah Port overnight, in what officials described as a precision strike aimed at halting reconstruction of terror infrastructure.
The IDF Spokesperson said the attack destroyed Houthi military assets, including engineering tools used to restore damaged port infrastructure, fuel tanks, and vessels involved in hostile maritime activity targeting Israel and ships operating in nearby waters. Additional terror-related infrastructure was also hit, due to the Houthi regime’s repeated military use of Hudaydah Port, including weapons transfers from Iran used to carry out terror plots against Israel and its allies. The site has been struck several times in recent months.
The military identified ongoing efforts by the Houthis to rehabilitate the port’s capabilities and responded with targeted strikes on key components facilitating that activity.
“Houthi forces exploit the maritime domain to project power and conduct terrorism against commercial shipping and global trade routes,” the IDF said. “These targets highlight how the Houthi regime uses civilian infrastructure for military purposes.”
The targets included not only engineering equipment, but also fuel depots and military vessels used for direct operations against Israel.
Defense officials reiterated that this is part of a long-term campaign, with sustained pressure prioritized over showy, high-intensity raids. “Not every strike needs dozens of fighter jets,” said journalist Itay Blumental. “Sometimes it’s about preserving previous gains and preventing reconstruction.”
Still, the strikes sparked criticism at home. Journalist Yehuda Heller questioned the operation’s long-term impact: “Before the Iran strike, we were told these Yemen missions were just training and signaling to Tehran. Okay. So what now? This won’t bring down the Houthis, it just provokes them. Is this the 'Yemen equals Tehran' policy Katz promised?”
Despite the criticism, the IDF insisted it would continue operating wherever necessary. “The Houthi regime’s repeated attacks on Israeli civilians will be met with force,” the military said. “We are determined to strike any threat to Israel, anywhere, anytime.”