Israeli airstrike hits Houthi targets in Yemen
On July 20, Israeli fighter jets launched an airstrike on Houthi military targets in Yemen's Hodeidah port, resulting in the deaths of at least three people and injuring 87 others. This attack by Israel came in response to a deadly drone strike by an Iranian-backed group on Tel Aviv, Israel's economic hub, which occurred on July 19. (Photo: AP)
Israeli jets strike key oil and power facilities in Hodeidah
The airstrikes specifically targeted gas and oil depots, as well as a power station, in the Red Sea port of Hodeidah. This port, controlled by the Houthis, houses vital oil export facilities. (Photo: AFP)
Explosions throughout the city
Hodeidah residents reported hearing explosions throughout the city during the intense bombardment. The state media reported that the civil defense forces and firefighters were attempting to extinguish fires in the port's oil tanks. (Photo: AP)
Many suffer severe burns in airstrikes
According to state media, most of the wounded sustained severe burns from the airstrikes. Videos from the incident show injured individuals lying on stretchers, wrapped in bandages, and receiving treatment in hospitals. (Photo: AP)
Raging fire and black smoke engulf Hodeidah
The strikes triggered a raging fire and plumes of black smoke in the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country, located about 2,000 kilometers away from Israel. "The city is dark, people are on the streets, petrol stations are closed and seeing long queues," said a Hodeida resident. (Photo: AFP)
Israel hits Houthi targets in retaliation for Tel Aviv strike
The Israeli military confirmed its warplanes targeted "military objectives of the Houthi terrorist regime" in response to the drone attack in Tel Aviv, which breached Israel's air defenses. The drone strike killed one Israeli and injured several others. (Reuters)
'We will defend ourselves by all means'
"I have a message for Israel's enemies: Make no mistake. We will defend ourselves by all means, on all fronts. Anyone who harms us will pay a very heavy price for their aggression," Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in response to Israel’s air strike on Yemen. (Photo: Reuters)
'Brutal Israeli aggression against Yemen'
Houthi official Mohammed Abdulsalam condemned the strikes, calling them a "brutal Israeli aggression against Yemen." He claimed the attack targeted "fuel storage facilities and a power plant" to pressure Yemen to cease support for Palestinians in the Gaza conflict. (Photo: AP)
Houthi member threatens revenge
Houthi politburo member Mohammed al-Bukhaiti threatened revenge for the Hodeidah strikes. "The Zionist entity will pay the price for targeting civilian facilities, and we will meet escalation with escalation," he posted on social media. (Photo: AFP)
Hodeidah port essential for millions facing war
Hodeidah port, a critical hub for imports and international aid, has been essential for millions of Yemenis enduring over a decade of conflict. According to Mohammed Albasha, a senior Middle East analyst at the US-based Navanti Group, the airstrikes on this vital port may be seen by many Yemenis as an attack on their homeland, potentially increasing Houthi recruitment and financial support. (Photo: Reuters)