Mon May 05 17:34:45 UTC 2025: ## Israel Strikes Yemeni Port After Houthi Missile Attack Near Tel Aviv Airport
**JERUSALEM/HODEIDAH –** Israel launched airstrikes on Yemen’s Hodeidah port Sunday, in retaliation for a Houthi missile attack near Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport the previous day. The Houthi missile, fired in purported solidarity with Palestinians, marked the first successful breach of Israel’s missile defense systems in a recent series of attacks originating from Yemen.
Witnesses reported a large explosion and a significant plume of smoke rising from the Hodeidah port following the Israeli strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed swift retaliation following the Houthi attack, which he described as an act of aggression. While most previous Houthi missile attacks have been intercepted, Sunday’s attack raised concerns about the group’s evolving capabilities. A drone strike on Tel Aviv last year also highlighted the growing threat posed by Houthi attacks. The escalating tensions underscore the complex regional dynamics and the ongoing conflict in Yemen.
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