SANAA: On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes on Al Hudaydah port in western Yemen resulted in at least two deaths and 80 injuries, with most victims suffering severe burns, according to the Houthi-affiliated Health Ministry via the SABA news agency. The Al-Masirah broadcaster reported that the airstrikes targeted oil storage facilities, causing large fires. An unnamed US official confirmed the Israeli Air Force’s involvement, as reported by the Israeli website Walla. The Israeli military stated that the airstrikes were a response to numerous attacks against Israel by the Houthis, who have been targeting Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden in solidarity with Gaza.
· Casualties: The strikes killed at least two people and injured 80 others. Most of the injured suffered severe burns, according to the Houthi-affiliated Health Ministry, reported by SABA news agency.
· Target and Damage: The airstrikes specifically targeted oil storage facilities in the port, causing massive fires. This was confirmed by Al-Masirah broadcaster, which aired images of the resulting infernos.
· Israeli Confirmation: An unnamed US official confirmed to the Israeli website Walla that the Israeli Air Force conducted the strikes. The Israeli military also released a statement acknowledging the airstrikes, claiming they targeted Houthi positions at Al Hudaydah’s port.
· Reason for the Strikes: The Israeli military justified the airstrikes as a response to what it described as hundreds of attacks against Israel over the past few months. The Houthis have been attacking ships that are Israeli-owned, flagged, operated, or headed to Israeli ports in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. These attacks were in solidarity with Gaza, which has faced an ongoing Israeli onslaught since October 7 of the previous year.
· Context: The conflict in Yemen, involving the Houthis and other factions, has broader regional implications, including the involvement of various countries. The airstrikes by Israel mark a significant escalation, indicating the complex and multi-faceted nature of regional conflicts and alliances.
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