– Israel struck Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen in response to a drone attack that killed an Israeli man in Tel Aviv
– The Houthis launched a fresh missile attack at Israel, targeting the city of Eilat
– Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas War, the Houthis have carried out over 200 attacks at Israel, mostly in Eilat
– Israel conducted its first strike on the Houthis in Yemen as part of ‘Operation Outstretched Arm’
– The Israeli strikes targeted Hodeidah port and other military sites used by the Houthis
– The Houthis claimed that the port was used for humanitarian purposes, but Israel believes it was a cover for weapon smuggling
– Israel’s Foreign Minister stated that the strikes were meant to send a warning to Iran and Hezbollah in the region.