Israeli navy conducts unsusual strike in opposition to Houthis in Yemen port

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The Israeli navy on Tuesday issued an unprecedented strike in opposition to the Houthi terrorist community in Yemen, an Israel Protection Forces (IDF) official confirmed to Fox Information.

The long-range precision strikes have been issued from a Sa’ar 6 vessel, which hit the port of Hudaydah "to cease using the port for navy functions."

There was no instant reporting on any casualties from the strikes, although the official described it as "a singular long-range strike performed from tons of of kilometers away."

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A handout image obtained from Yemen's Huthi Ansarullah Media Middle exhibits an enormous column of fireplace erupting following reported strikes within the Yemeni rebel-held port metropolis of Hodeida on July 20, 2024.

"The Israeli Navy has been getting ready for the operation for an prolonged time frame, and it's protected to say that it was a profitable one," the official stated.

The most recent strike comes only one month after Israel launched a major assault in opposition to the main port and first hit the close by Sana'a Worldwide Airport.

President Donald Trump then stated the U.S. would cease its navy strikes in opposition to the Iran-backed terrorist group.

Nonetheless, the Houthis remain a threat to Israel and, on Thursday, the IDF intercepted a Houthi missile above Jerusalem, which was simply the newest try and strike the Jewish nation in retaliation for its navy operations within the Gaza Strip.

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Houthi supporters to indicate solidarity with Palestinians within the Gaza Strip, in Sanaa, Yemen, Might 30, 2025. (Reuters/Adel Al Khader)

U.S. Military Gen. Michael Kurilla advised lawmakers within the Home Armed Providers Committee on Tuesday that Iran is the primary motive the Houthis stay a menace, including the terrorist community "would die on the vine with out Iranian support ."

The deputy head of the Houthis' media workplace, Nasruddin Amer, took to X to say that the assault had little affect.

"No vital affect on our operations in assist of Gaza, nor on preparations for escalation and growth of operations deep contained in the Zionist enemy entity," he wrote. "It has no affect even on the morale of our individuals who take to the streets weekly by the tens of millions in assist of Gaza."

Yemeni coast guard officer shakes fingers with members of the Houthi motion throughout withdrawal from Saleef port in Hodeidah province, Yemen, Might 11, 2019. (Reuters/Abduljabbar Zeyad/File Picture)

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"Gaza isn't alone and won't be alone, and escalation and growth of operations are coming," he threatened.

The IDF has threatened to implement a naval and air blockade over the Houthis, which management the second-largest port within the nation, if the assaults proceed on Israel.