On Monday, Houthi-affiliated Al Masirah TV reported that six strikes hit Yemen's Hodeidah port, attributing the attacks to Israel and the United States. This came a day after the Houthis launched a missile that landed near Israel's main airport.
Israel's military later confirmed the strikes on the port, with Axios reporter Barak Ravid quoting a senior U.S. official who stated that the operation was coordinated with Washington.
Israeli media, including Channel 12, also reported confirmation from a senior Israeli official regarding the attacks on Yemen.
In response to the Houthi missile attack, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged retaliation, noting that the Houthis have been targeting Israel and shipping routes in the Red Sea as a show of support for the Palestinians.
While most missiles from Yemen have been intercepted by Israel's defense systems, a drone strike managed to hit Tel Aviv last year. The missile fired on Sunday was the first to evade interception in a series of attacks that have been ongoing since March.
Following this, Netanyahu announced on Monday that an intensified offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas would be implemented, with plans approved by his security cabinet that may involve taking control of the Gaza Strip and managing aid distribution.
In a video message, Netanyahu described the operation as "intensive," indicating that more Palestinians in Gaza would be relocated "for their own safety."
He emphasized that Israeli forces would not revert to previous strategies of short raids from outside Gaza, stating, "The intention is the opposite," reflecting sentiments from other officials who have indicated that Israel intends to maintain control over the territory it has captured.
Israeli troops have already occupied approximately one-third of Gaza, leading to population displacement and the establishment of watchtowers and surveillance posts in areas designated as security zones, but the new strategy aims to extend this control further.