The Israeli military issued an urgent evacuation warning for Hodeidah Port in Yemen, signaling an imminent attack on the facility. The warning was accompanied by a map highlighting the target area and urged all personnel and ships to leave immediately for their safety.
What Is the Reason for the Warning?
- Israeli spokesman Avichay Adraee stated that Houthi forces have been using Hodeidah Port.
- The warning follows increased Houthi drone and missile attacks on Israel, which escalated after Israel targeted senior Houthi leaders in an airstrike on Sanaa.
- The Houthis, controlling much of northern Yemen, have been actively supporting Palestinians by attacking Israel since November 2023.
What Is the Broader Context?
- The warning came hours after Israel launched a large-scale ground offensive in Gaza City, intensifying its nearly two-year conflict in the Gaza Strip.
- A recent United Nations commission report accused Israel of committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.
- Israel has responded to Houthi attacks with strikes on Houthi-controlled areas, including Sanaa and Hodeidah Port.
