Israeli Airstrikes and Missile Intercept in Yemen

Israeli air strikes on Saturday targeted oil storage facilities in Hodeidah, Yemen, resulting in an unspecified number of fatalities and injuries, according to Houthi-run media. This military action followed the Houthis' claim of responsibility for a drone attack on Tel Aviv that killed one person and occurred near a U.S. Embassy branch. Houthi political bureau member Mohammed al-Bukhaiti asserted that such strikes would not deter their military operations in support of Palestinians, warning of increased retaliation until the conflict in Gaza concludes. Military analyst Elijah Magnier commented that the Israeli strikes would not alter the Houthis' motivations, suggesting that the attacks would likely escalate further. He emphasized that the Houthis have been provided with a justification to intensify their military actions, indicating that the situation is far from resolved. In response to the Houthi missile threat, the Israeli military reported intercepting a missile fired from Yemen early Sunday, following their air strikes on Houthi targets. The Israeli operation involved dozens of aircraft, including advanced U.S.-made warplanes, and was described as one of the most complex and distant missions conducted by the Israeli air force. Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdulsalam condemned the strikes as "blatant Israeli aggression," asserting that they targeted critical infrastructure. The ongoing conflict has seen U.S. and U.K. forces also engaging in strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, particularly in response to attacks on commercial shipping. Despite these military actions, Houthi leaders remain defiant, vowing to continue their support for Gaza and to target Israeli entities.