Israeli Airstrikes Target Key Ports on Yemen’s Red Sea Coast
By Kardo Roj
SANAA, Yemen (North Press) – Israeli air forces conducted a series of airstrikes on Friday targeting multiple ports controlled by the Houthi movement along Yemen’s Red Sea coastline. The strikes focused on strategic maritime hubs vital to the group’s operations and supply routes.
According to reports from both Houthi-affiliated media and Israeli sources, the Israeli Air Force launched attacks on three key Yemeni ports: Ras Issa, Hodeidah, and Salif—all situated in the Hodeidah governorate in western Yemen.
Houthi media channels confirmed the attacks, describing them as aggressive actions against Yemeni sovereignty. Meanwhile, Israeli Channel 14 reported that the strikes consisted of more than ten separate sorties targeting the two principal ports of Hodeidah and Salif.
The targeted ports are critical nodes for the Houthi movement, which controls significant portions of western Yemen, including the Red Sea coastline. These ports serve as supply points for weapons and humanitarian goods alike, though their use by armed groups has been a longstanding concern for regional and international actors.
Israel’s operations reflect ongoing efforts to disrupt what it perceives as hostile military infrastructure linked to Iranian-backed militias operating in Yemen. The strikes come amid heightened tensions across the Middle East, where proxy conflicts and maritime security remain pivotal issues.
The escalation of airstrikes in Yemen’s western coastal region adds to an already fragile humanitarian situation. The port of Hodeidah, in particular, is a major entry point for aid and commercial goods into Yemen, a country grappling with one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises.
While Israeli sources emphasize the strikes’ focus on military targets, concerns persist regarding potential collateral damage and disruptions to civilian supply chains. The international community continues to call for restraint and protection of humanitarian corridors amidst ongoing hostilities.