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**Summary:**
Tensions in the Middle East escalate as Israeli forces strike Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen, targeting ports, a power plant, and a radar system. This follows Houthi missile launches towards Israel, which the Houthis claim are in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The Houthis retaliated with further missile launches, triggering sirens in Israeli cities. This exchange occurs amidst a delicate moment in the region, with a potential Gaza ceasefire uncertain and Iran’s nuclear program negotiations potentially resuming. Separately, a cargo ship in the Red Sea was attacked, suspected to be the work of Houthis, and Israel also conducted strikes in Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah infrastructure.
**News Article:**
**Israeli Strikes in Yemen Provoke Houthi Retaliation, Raising Regional Tensions**
**Jerusalem/Sanaa** – Israeli military forces launched a series of strikes on Houthi-controlled territories in Yemen on Sunday, targeting vital infrastructure including the ports of Hodeidah, Ras-Isa, and as-Salif, as well as the Ras Kathib power plant. The Israeli military stated the strikes were in response to continued missile launches by the Houthi rebel group towards Israeli territory.
“We struck strategic locations used by the Houthis to threaten our security,” an Israeli military spokesperson said. The strikes also targeted a radar system located on the Galaxy Leader ship, which was previously seized by the Houthis and remains in Hodeidah port.
The Houthi group, which controls much of Yemen, retaliated with additional missile launches towards Israel early Monday. Sirens sounded in Jerusalem, Hebron and near the Dead Sea as Israel attempted to intercept the projectiles. No injuries or damage were immediately reported.
The Houthis have claimed their attacks on Israel are acts of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza, who are under ongoing Israeli military action. The group has launched over 100 missile attacks at commercial vessels since the start of the Israel-Gaza conflict.
The latest escalation comes at a sensitive time in the Middle East. Efforts to broker a ceasefire in Gaza remain uncertain, and tensions are rising over Iran’s nuclear program.
Meanwhile, a cargo ship in the Red Sea was attacked, with suspicion falling on the Houthis. Separately, Israel conducted strikes against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, claiming the targets were used for storing and producing weapons and also a rocket launch site.
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